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Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer

Chapman Tate Associates
Banbury, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£30,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£30,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Junior
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
6 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Structured training programme Vendor-led certifications Hands-on learning Rotating on-call schedule
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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 aJunior 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.

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