Cyber Recovery Engineer (DevOps)
Apex Systems Inc
- Cyber Recovery Engineer (DevOps)Apply**Job#: 3034533****Job Description:**Cyber Recovery Engineer (DevOps)**Location:** Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid) **Employment Type:** ContractRole OverviewWe are seeking an execution-focused Cyber Recovery Engineer to support the build-out and operation of a critical Isolated Recovery Environment (IRE). This role is centered on automation and hands-on technical work to enhance our cyber recovery capabilities, specifically for ransomware scenarios. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the recovery environment, supporting testing, and ensuring the resilience of our core systems in a regulated financial services context.Key Responsibilities* Develop and maintain automation for the Isolated Recovery Environment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible.* Write and modify scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate recovery tasks and operational procedures.* Support the testing and operation of the IRE, including participating in recovery drills, tabletop exercises, and full recovery tests.* Assist in maintaining the air-gapped data vault and clean room environment used for data validation.* Perform day-to-day operational tasks on enterprise backup platforms like Cohesity, Rubrik, Veeam, or Zerto.* Monitor backup job health, investigate failures, and execute restore procedures for servers, databases, and applications.* Document recovery test procedures, results, and technical runbooks.* Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and database teams to understand system dependencies for recovery sequencing.Required Qualifications**Experience:** 7-10 years in infrastructure engineering, IT operations, or a related hands-on technical role. A resume showing hands-on work with code, automation, and pipelines is required, not just management or leadership experience.**Technical Skills:*** Hands-on experience with cyber recovery or disaster recovery, including work with IREs, air-gapped environments, or clean rooms.* Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools, specifically Terraform and Ansible.* Scripting ability in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.* Experience with enterprise backup or replication platforms such as Cohesity, Rubrik, Veeam, Zerto, Commvault, or NetBackup.* Understanding of core networking concepts (VLANs, firewall rules, DNS) relevant to isolated environments.* Strong infrastructure and data recovery knowledge.Preferred Qualifications* Experience in a financial services institution (large bank, GSIB) or a similarly regulated environment.* Direct participation in an IRE or clean room recovery exercise.* Awareness of regulatory frameworks like FFIEC or NIST CSF.* Familiarity with regulatory examinations or technology audit walkthroughs.* Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or vendor-specific backup platform training.* Experience with ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platforms.Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.*Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click* *here* *for more details.****Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:**Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Chicago, IL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** May 19, 2026**Pay Range:** $70 - $80 per hour
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