Digital Preservation Specialist

About the job Digital Preservation SpecialistDigital Preservation SpecialistSafeguarding the longevity, integrity, and accessibility of digital assets across their lifecyclePosition OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Digital Preservation Specialist to lead the implementation of strategies, systems, and standards for the long-term preservation of digital records, datasets, and multimedia assets. This role ensures that digital information remains authentic, accessible, and usable over timedespite evolving technologies, formats, and platforms.You will collaborate with archivists, IT teams, data stewards, and compliance officers to ensure digital continuity and preservation compliance aligned with institutional policies and international standards.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain a digital preservation strategy aligned with organizational needs, legal requirements, and international best practices (e.g., OAIS, ISO 14721)Define policies and procedures for digital retention, appraisal, migration, and obsolescence risk managementEstablish selection and prioritization criteria for preservation of digital objects, including born-digital and digitized contentEvaluate and recommend sustainable file formats and metadata standards for long-term preservation (e.g., PDF/A, TIFF, XML, METS, PREMIS)Monitor emerging formats, technologies, and obsolescence trends, and implement mitigation plansEnsure compliance with standards for authenticity, fixity, and provenance trackingPreservation Tools & SystemsSelect, implement, and manage digital preservation platforms (e.g., Archivematica, Preservica, Rosetta, BitCurator)Configure and automate preservation workflows , including ingest, virus checking, normalization, storage, and accessManage storage strategies using trusted digital repositories and bit-level preservation methodsIntegrate with content management, records management, and archival systemsAccess & UsabilityEnsure long-term usability and access through format migration, emulation strategies, or metadata-driven searchCollaborate with metadata managers and information architects to enrich discoverability and usabilityEnable integration with digital catalogs, archives, and open data platforms for research or public accessRisk, Audit, and ComplianceIdentify risks to digital assets (technical, legal, environmental) and maintain risk registersEnsure alignment with frameworks such as TRAC, NDSA Levels of Digital Preservation , and GDPR-compliant retention practicesConduct regular audits, integrity checks, and preservation assessmentsRequired Qualifications+5 years experience in digital preservation , digital archiving , or records/information managementStrong knowledge of archival and preservation standards (OAIS, PREMIS, METS, ISO 16363)Familiarity with digital preservation tools (e.g., Archivematica, Preservica, DSpace, Rosetta)Experience managing preservation metadata , checksum verification, and file format sustainabilityAbility to work across disciplinesbridging archival, technical, and legal expertisePreferred QualificationsDegree in Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, Digital Humanities , or related fieldCertification or training in digital preservation (e.g., DPC, SAA, CoSA, or Digital Curation Centre programs)Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) for preservation workflowsUnderstanding of trusted digital repository frameworks and audit standards (e.g., ISO 16363, TDR)Experience working in memory institutions, national archives, or research data environments #J-18808-Ljbffr