About the role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and compliance-aware System Administrator with a strong focus on backup and recovery operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust backup and restore procedures using Veeam and VMware technologies, ensuring full alignment with regulatory frameworks such as DORA. This role also includes VMware system administration and hardware support.
Location and Work Setup:
The position is based in the Bucharest Office, near Grozavesti metro station, with a flexible hybrid way of working.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies using Veeam Backup & Replication
- Ensure backup policies and procedures meet regulatory compliance standards (e.g., DORA, GDPR)
- Perform regular restore tests and document results to validate recovery capabilities
- Monitor backup jobs, troubleshoot failures, and ensure data integrity across systems
- Maintain and optimize VMware virtual environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
- Manage hardware infrastructure (servers, local storage, etc.) and perform diagnostics and replacements as needed
- Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to provide evidence and documentation for backup-related controls
- Maintain detailed documentation of backup configurations, schedules, and recovery procedures
- Provide support for basic virtualization issues and system-level troubleshooting
What are we looking for:
- Proven experience in backup and recovery administration, especially with Veeam
- Solid understanding of regulatory compliance requirements related to IT operations (e.g., DORA, ISO 27001)
- Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization technologies
- Familiarity with server hardware and storage systems
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure, especially during incident recovery
Nice to have:
- Certifications in Veeam (VMCE), VMware (VCP), or IT compliance
- Experience with backup encryption, offsite replication, and immutable storage
- Exposure to audit processes and risk management frameworks