Genesis10 is seeking a Backup & Legal Hold Platform Engineer for a 7-month contract-to-hire assignment with a client in MN. This position will work 100% remotely. Compensation: $58.00 - 60.00 per hour, W2, depending on skill and experience level. Role Summary We are seeking a Backup & Legal Hold Platform Engineer to support and enhance enterprise data protection and legal hold services across cloud and on-premises environments. This role will focus on operating and improving the Commvault platform, supporting Microsoft 365 legal hold workflows, and contributing to the reliability and automation of backup services in AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
This is a contract-to-hire position intended for a mid-level engineer with strong technical fundamentals and the desire to grow into broader platform ownership and automation responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities Backup & Legal Hold Operations - Support enterprise backup and recovery services using Commvault across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments
- Configure and maintain backup policies, retention, and recovery workflows
- Support legal hold and eDiscovery requirements for Microsoft 365 workloads, including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams
- Participate in on-call rotation to support backup incidents and restore requests
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in collaboration with internal teams and vendor support as needed
- Cloud & Infrastructure Support
- Support backup infrastructure deployed across multiple regions and platforms
- Work with core AWS and Azure services related to networking, storage, identity, and security
- Assist with platform upgrades, maintenance, and infrastructure changes
- Develop familiarity with cloud-native capabilities that support enterprise backup and recovery solutions
Automation & Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to automate operational tasks and improve service reliability
- Contribute to scripting and tooling efforts to support backup operations
- Create and maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks
- Assist in improving onboarding, monitoring, and reporting processes for backup services
Operational Excellence - Monitor backup job health, capacity utilization, and service performance
- Participate in recovery testing and audit readiness activities
- Follow operational best practices and contribute to continuous service improvement
Required Qualifications - Experience supporting enterprise backup and recovery platforms (Commvault preferred)
- Exposure to Microsoft 365 backup, legal hold, or eDiscovery workflows
- Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure fundamentals
- Experience supporting production systems and participating in on-call rotations
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and work independently
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications - Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code or automation tools
- Experience with object storage, encryption, or data immutability concepts
- Exposure to multi-region or hybrid cloud environments
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as the Best Company for Work-Life Balance, and as the Best Company for Career Growth, Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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