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Recovery and Restoration Engineer

Full TimeRemoteTeam 201-500H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

Not specified

4 yrs expEnglishAzureCloudDNSPythonVmware

Job Description

• Manage IT recovery projects involving on-premises endpoint and network infrastructure, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 • Develop technical remediation and restoration plans tailored to the impact of a client's environment with oversight from senior engineers • Implement network containment on common firewall platforms in preparation for recovery efforts • Rebuild Active Directory domains, DNS/DHCP, and GPO structures to a clean baseline • Restore and validate virtualized workloads (VMware, Hyper-V) and critical file/application servers • Recover and secure Azure AD identities, Conditional Access, and synchronization with on-prem AD • Rebuild Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams configurations • Validate and restore data from backups (Veeam, Rubrik, Datto, etc.) ensuring integrity and cleanliness • Utilize common remote management tools to assist impacted clients remotely • Apply industry standard Microsoft hardening guidelines throughout recovery processes • Implement common compliance controls, such as MFA, Defender for Office 365, and Purview • Develop automation scripts (PowerShell/Python) for recurring recovery workflows • Document rebuilt configurations and provide client recommendations for hardening and post-incident validation • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers during recovery engagements • Participate in after-hours response rotations • Travel to client sites as required to perform critical recovery activities and on-site validation (up to 50%)

Job Requirements

  • 4–7 years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles, preferably within consulting, MSP, or IR/recovery efforts
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 administration
  • Solid experience with VMware or Hyper-V virtualization platforms
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting (experience with AzureAD, ExchangeOnline, Graph API modules preferred)
  • Working knowledge of backup restoration workflows and immutable storage systems
  • Strong understanding of identity security, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Exchange Online Protection
  • Experience with common firewall platforms and network segmentation concepts
  • Proven experience in recovery or rebuild scenarios post-incident (ransomware or other destructive attacks)
  • Ability to identify common persistence mechanisms and rebuild clean environments under tight timelines
  • Working knowledge of NIST CSF, CIS benchmarks, and insurance-driven recovery requirements
  • Understanding of threat actor tactics and methods to ensure complete remediation
  • Strong communication and documentation skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proven ability to work alongside IR firms, legal counsel, and insurers during live recovery engagements
  • Capable of guiding junior engineers and contributing to structured rebuild methodologies
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with various teams during high-pressure situations
  • Calm and decisive under pressure; able to prioritize critical-path recovery items
  • Highly organized with a disciplined approach to communicating recovery milestones, task tracking, and reporting
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% to client environments as needed for hands-on rebuilds and validation
  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Benefits

  • Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans)
  • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
  • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
  • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
  • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
  • Pet Benefit Option

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