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.
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