Backup Engineer

  • Marshall Wolfe
  • Sheffield, Yorkshire
  • Oct 31, 2025
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

Infrastructure Engineer- Backup Operations - Networker Backup

Our client, a global technology organisation, is looking to recruit the services of an experienced Infrastructure Engineering Professional on a contract basis to be based in Sheffield. The post holder will be required to join their Backup Operations team within their Cloud Services operations, and will play a key role in managing and supporting our client's internal IT backup estate, ensuring operational excellence and contributing to the design and development of technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide operational support for backup systems, including Networker Backup, Data Domain, and tape.
  • Maintain and follow operational procedures, including out-of-hours support and on-call duties.
  • Conduct technical peer reviews and deep-dive analysis to resolve issues.
  • Design and develop components of technical solutions aligned with our client's architecture and security standards.
  • Collaborate with teams to identify improvements and contribute to our client's technology roadmap.

Required skills and experience:

  • Strong knowledge of backup and recovery principles.
  • Hands-on experience with Networker Backup, Linux/Windows OS, and backup targets.
  • Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
  • Ability to work across teams and apply systems thinking.
  • Experience in technology design and delivering results under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Please apply with your CV in the first instance for more information.