diff --git a/clusters/cl01tl/helm/talos/values.yaml b/clusters/cl01tl/helm/talos/values.yaml
index 7b3d5596d..14bc87981 100644
--- a/clusters/cl01tl/helm/talos/values.yaml
+++ b/clusters/cl01tl/helm/talos/values.yaml
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ etcd-backup:
             operator: Exists
             effect: NoSchedule
       cronjob:
-        suspend: false
+        suspend: true
         concurrencyPolicy: Forbid
         timeZone: US/Central
         schedule: "0 3 * * *"