Senior Backup Engineer

About the Role We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Remote Operations Engineer (NOC) to support the day-to-day IT operations of a leading Australian Managed Service Provider (MSP). This role focuses on backup monitoring and verification, patch remediation, and recurring infrastructure health checks across multiple client environments. You will be responsible for identifying operational issues, performing approved remediation activities, maintaining accurate ticket documentation, and escalating incidents when necessary. The ideal candidate is a proactive IT professional with hands-on experience in Veeam, Azure Backup, Datto RMM, and Windows Server environments who can work independently while following established operational procedures. About the Client You will be working with an established Australian Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering comprehensive IT infrastructure management, backup and recovery, remote monitoring, and technical support services to a diverse portfolio of businesses. The organization emphasizes operational excellence, proactive maintenance, security, and reliable service delivery. With a strong focus on automation and standardized processes, it provides a structured environment where IT professionals can contribute to maintaining the performance, availability, and resilience of client systems. Ideal Profile Backup & Recovery Expertise Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication, including backup monitoring, file-level recovery, repository management, and capacity checks. Practical knowledge of Azure Backup, Recovery Services vaults, and file recovery from restore points. Experience reviewing backup histories, identifying failures, validating backup integrity, and performing test restores. Familiarity with Datto BCDR and SaaS Protection platforms. Remote Monitoring & Patch Management Proven experience using Datto RMM for endpoint monitoring, patch deployment, compliance verification, and remediation. Ability to investigate failed Windows updates, troubleshoot patching issues, and verify successful remediation. Understanding of Windows Server and workstation administration, including troubleshooting system updates and reboot-related issues. Basic PowerShell scripting knowledge would be advantageous. Operational & Documentation Skills Experience working within an MSP or structured IT operations environment. Strong understanding of ticketing systems, technical documentation, and checklist-driven processes. Ability to maintain accurate records, capture supporting screenshots, and document remediation outcomes. Clear written English communication skills with the ability to produce concise technical updates. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and sound judgment regarding incident escalation. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following established operational and security procedures. Security & Compliance Awareness Understanding of multi-factor authentication, least-privilege access, and secure remote administration. Awareness of data protection requirements and appropriate handling of confidential client information. Ability to follow approved change management procedures and maintain secure access practices. Responsibilities Backup Monitoring & Verification Perform recurring backup health checks across multiple client environments using Veeam, Azure Backup, and Datto solutions. Review backup job histories, investigate warning indicators, and identify failed or incomplete backup operations. Monitor backup repository capacity, recovery points, and offsite storage availability. Conduct file-level test restores from local and offsite backups to verify recoverability. Perform Azure Backup recovery tests using available recovery points, ensuring temporary recovery resources are appropriately removed afterward. Review backup configurations to confirm required servers, resources, and workloads remain protected. Carry out backup solution reviews an...