We are looking for a Software Engineer to join a Contract engagement in Cambridge, Massachusetts within the IT Software industry. This role is well suited for a senior engineer who can take ownership of a backup and recovery initiative, bringing a delayed implementation to completion with minimal oversight. The position will focus on strengthening infrastructure resilience through hands-on Acronis deployment, system configuration, and issue resolution across a virtualized server environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the completion of an enterprise backup deployment project and move the initiative through final implementation stages.
• Configure and administer Acronis backup solutions across approximately 150 virtual machines in a VMware-based environment.
• Install and validate backup agents on targeted systems to ensure reliable protection coverage.
• Diagnose and resolve configuration, connectivity, and performance issues affecting backup operations.
• Improve disaster recovery readiness by aligning backup processes with infrastructure protection goals.
• Work independently to plan tasks, manage technical priorities, and deliver project milestones with limited supervision.
• Support backup operations across Windows Server and Linux/Red Hat environments, ensuring compatibility and stability.