System Administrator

DescriptionKforce has a client seeking an experienced System Administrator in Boca Raton, FL to serve as the primary administrator for enterprise backup, recovery, and cloud infrastructure across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments. This role is responsible for designing, optimizing, and validating data protection and high-availability solutions while leading disaster recovery planning, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in Veeam, VMware vSphere/vCenter, Microsoft Azure, and enterprise backup and recovery operations.Responsibilities:* Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution across cloud and on-premises environments* Design, implement, and optimize Veeam Backup & Replication architecture, including retention policies, repositories, replication, and immutable storage* Administer VMware vSphere/vCenter environments supporting backup, replication, and recovery validation* Manage enterprise storage and backup platforms including SAN/NAS environments, deduplication appliances, and immutable repositories* Perform backup integrity verification through restore testing and automated validation processes* Support business continuity initiatives, recovery strategies, and business impact analysis activities* Expand and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure supporting backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity objectives* Monitor backup performance, capacity utilization, and service level compliance* Troubleshoot backup and recovery issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures* Support audit and compliance requirements related to backup retention, recoverability, and data protection controls* Develop automation, reporting, and operational documentation using PowerShell* Serve as a subject matter expert for backup, recovery, storage management, and disaster recovery operationsRequirements* 5-8 years of systems administration experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments* Hands-on experience administering Veeam Backup & Replication in enterprise production environments* Strong VMware vSphere and vCenter administration experience* Administrator-level experience with Microsoft Azure, including storage, resource management, access controls, and cost optimization* PowerShell scripting and automation experience* Experience supporting Windows Server environments* Knowledge of disaster recovery concepts including RTO, RPO, replication, snapshots, immutability, and recovery testing* Knowledge of enterprise storage platforms such as NetApp and/or Tintri* Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:* Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)* VMware Certified Professional (VCP)* Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)Job TypeDirect HireCompensation100000 - $120000