Disaster Recovery Engineer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Elevance Systems Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Disaster Recovery Implementation Engineer to deliver a hands-on DR buildout for a VMware vCenter environment. This contract role reports directly to the Director of Datacenter & Server Operations. You will be responsible for designing, configuring, testing, and documenting a Veeam-based recovery solution for 11 virtual machines (Windows Server 2022 and Ubuntu 22.04) at an existing physical DR site. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement immutable backup protections using Veeam Backup & Replication (v11+) Backup Copy Jobs, Linux Hardened Repository (XFS), and/or Object Lock where applicable. • Configure SureBackup to verify backup recoverability in isolated labs; generate and maintain verification reports. • Integrate Secure Restore with YARA scanning to prevent malware reintroduction during restores. • Implement VM replication to DR, build Failover Plans, and configure Re-IP rules to accommodate different production/DR subnets. • Produce core delivery artifacts: Low Level Design (LLD), Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) with app and system test cases, Migration Plan, IP/subnet documentation, vendor contact and escalation matrix, and full DR runbooks. • Execute VM migrations/registrations to DR using Veeam; perform integrity checks, OS/service validation, and connectivity verification. • Reconfigure application settings as required (e.g., database connection strings, service accounts, certificates, DNS entries). • Coordinate and open vendor support tickets; drive issue resolution across third-party tools (e.g., BeyondTrust, Microsoft, Rapid7, Palo Alto). • Conduct failover and failback testing per ATP; document results, performance benchmarks, and remediation actions. • Provide knowledge transfer and walkthroughs of DR procedures, escalation paths, and ongoing test recommendations. Technical Environment • Virtualization: VMware vCenter • Data Protection: Veeam Backup & Replication v11+ (Immutable Repos, Backup Copy, Replication, SureBackup, Secure Restore/YARA) • Operating Systems: Windows Server 2022; Ubuntu 22.04 • Key Applications • Windows: AD Audit Plus; BeyondTrust (CA, TX); KnowBe4 ADI Sync; Microsoft Purview Protection Scanners; Metasploit Pro; SpyCloud AD Guardian • Linux: Rapid7; XDR; Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR Required Qualifications • 3 5 years in DR/data protection or systems engineering for VMware environments. • Hands-on expertise with Veeam v11+: immutable storage (Linux Hardened Repo/Object Lock), Backup Copy, Replication, SureBackup, Secure Restore/YARA, Failover Plans, and Re-IP. • Solid VMware vCenter administration and multi-subnet DR networking fundamentals (DNS/IP/DHCP considerations). • Strong documentation skills (LLD, ATP, runbooks, vendor matrices, diagrams). • Proven ability to work independently while collaborating closely with leadership and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with application-layer continuity (e.g., DFS-R, SQL Server Availability Groups, AD sites/services). • Familiarity with security tool recovery patterns (Rapid7, XSOAR, BeyondTrust, Purview). • Veeam VMCE or equivalent experience. • PowerShell/Bash for light automation and validation scripting.