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
* 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 toward backup, virtualisation, or cloud certifications
* Exposure to VMware, Microsoft Azure, or Microsoft 365 environments
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.
* 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.
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