Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer

Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer

Up to £40,000

Hybrid Banbury + Data Centre Access

Are you looking to build a career in backup, disaster recovery, and cloud technologies? Chapman Tate Associates is working with a forward-thinking managed services provider seeking a Junior Backup & DR Engineer to join their growing technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their IT career who wants hands-on experience across modern backup platforms, hybrid infrastructure, and cloud environments-while being supported through structured training and certifications.

What You'll Be Doing

Backup & Disaster Recovery Operations

• Monitor and manage backup jobs across enterprise platforms and SaaS environments
• Support cloud-based backup solutions and assist with troubleshooting issues
• Use monitoring and reporting tools to ensure backup success and performance
• Assist with onboarding new customers and participate in disaster recovery testing exercises

Service Desk & Incident Management

• Handle backup-related incidents and service requests via a ticketing system
• Investigate common failures and escalate where appropriate
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide clear customer updates

Infrastructure Support

• Assist with day-to-day operations across virtualised environments (VMware, Hyper-V, and others)
• Support basic Microsoft infrastructure and Microsoft 365 administration

Cloud & Hybrid Technologies

• Gain exposure to backup solutions across Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365
• Assist with protecting SaaS platforms and implementing backup policies

Governance & Documentation

• Follow structured change management processes
• Contribute to technical documentation, risk assessments, and incident analysis

On-Call

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (approx. 1 week in 4) supporting critical systems

What We're Looking For

• A passion for IT infrastructure, backup, and cloud technologies
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team

Desirable (not essential):

• Progress towards backup, virtualisation, or cloud certifications
• Exposure to VMware, Microsoft Azure, or Microsoft 365 environments

Training & Development

You'll benefit from a structured training programme including access to vendor-led certifications and hands-on learning across leading technologies in backup, security, and cloud services.

Location & Requirements

• Hybrid working with travel to Banbury and data centre sites
• Must have right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to undergo standard background checks
• Valid passport for occasional travel

If you're ready to take the next step in your IT career and gain real-world experience in a high-demand specialism, apply today or contact Chapman Tate Associates for more information.