About the Role
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join a Contract engagement in Cambridge, Massachusetts within the IT Software industry. This role is well suited for a senior engineer who can take ownership of a backup and recovery initiative, bringing a delayed implementation to completion with minimal oversight. The position will focus on strengthening infrastructure resilience through hands-on Acronis deployment, system configuration, and issue resolution across a virtualized server environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the completion of an enterprise backup deployment project and move the initiative through final implementation stages.
• Configure and administer Acronis backup solutions across approximately 150 virtual machines in a VMware-based environment.
• Install and validate backup agents on targeted systems to ensure reliable protection coverage.
• Diagnose and resolve configuration, connectivity, and performance issues affecting backup operations.
• Improve disaster recovery readiness by aligning backup processes with infrastructure protection goals.
• Work independently to plan tasks, manage technical priorities, and deliver project milestones with limited supervision.
• Support backup operations across Windows Server and Linux/Red Hat environments, ensuring compatibility and stability.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Acronis, including configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Solid background working with VMware and managing virtual machine protection strategies.
• Experience supporting Windows Server and Linux/Red Hat systems in production settings.
• Ability to independently drive technical projects, solve problems efficiently, and maintain momentum on stalled initiatives.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery concepts and best practices for business continuity planning.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear updates and collaborate with technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the completion of an enterprise backup deployment project and move the initiative through final implementation stages.
• Configure and administer Acronis backup solutions across approximately 150 virtual machines in a VMware-based environment.
• Install and validate backup agents on targeted systems to ensure reliable protection coverage.
• Diagnose and resolve configuration, connectivity, and performance issues affecting backup operations.
• Improve disaster recovery readiness by aligning backup processes with infrastructure protection goals.
• Work independently to plan tasks, manage technical priorities, and deliver project milestones with limited supervision.
• Support backup operations across Windows Server and Linux/Red Hat environments, ensuring compatibility and stability.
Requirements
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure or backup engineering projects in complex enterprise environments.• Strong hands-on expertise with Acronis, including configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Solid background working with VMware and managing virtual machine protection strategies.
• Experience supporting Windows Server and Linux/Red Hat systems in production settings.
• Ability to independently drive technical projects, solve problems efficiently, and maintain momentum on stalled initiatives.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery concepts and best practices for business continuity planning.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear updates and collaborate with technical stakeholders.
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Job Details
Salary
$98K–$114K
Location
United States - Cambridge MA
Job type
Temporary
Category
Infrastructure Engineering
Experience
Senior
Posted
Today
Job Highlights
- $98K–$114K salary
- Senior level role
- 100% Remote — open to candidates in United States
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Remote Work Style
Mixed
Mix of flexible and scheduled meetings
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