Backup Administrator

Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Backup Administrator to manage and support enterprise backup and storage systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with backup technologies such as Veritas NetBackup, Veeam, and Dell EMC Avamar, along with solid knowledge of enterprise storage systems including Dell Storage, Data Domain, and VxRail infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Configure, monitor, and maintain enterprise backup systems including Veritas NetBackup, Veeam, and Avamar. Manage daily backup operations, troubleshoot failures, and perform root cause analysis. Perform regular restore testing and support recovery operations. Maintain and optimize backup policies, schedules, and storage targets across platforms. Administer and maintain Dell EMC Storage, Data Domain, and VxRail infrastructure for backup storage and performance. Ensure high availability and data protection across virtual and physical environments. Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure backup coverage and capacity planning. Document configurations, procedures, and recovery processes. Participate in planning and execution of storage and backup infrastructure upgrades or migrations. Ensure compliance with data retention policies, audit requirements, and security standards. Must Haves: Primary Skills: Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in backup administration and enterprise storage management. Proven hands-on experience with Veritas NetBackup, Veeam, and Avamar. Familiarity with VMware, Windows, and Linux environments. Configure and maintain Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vaults for various workloads (VMs, SQL, Azure Files, etc.). Secondary Skills: Strong experience in managing Dell Storage, Data Domain, and VxRail platforms. Good understanding of RTO/RPO, disaster recovery, and data lifecycle management. Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently. Storage Responsibilities: Dell EMC PowerStore: Configure and manage PowerStore T/X models including block, file, and VMware-integrated storage. Perform storage provisioning, LUN creation, volume groups, and host mappings. Monitor performance and system health via Unisphere for PowerStore. Configure replication, snapshots, thin clones, and data reduction technologies. Apply firmware updates, drive replacements, and hardware expansions. NetApp ONTAP Storage: Manage NetApp FAS/AFF arrays using ONTAP 9.x (Clustered Mode). Configure and maintain aggregates, volumes, LUNs, and qtrees. Administer CIFS/NFS shares, SnapMirror, SnapVault, FlexClone, and SnapCenter. Monitor and optimize storage using Active IQ Unified Manager and System Manager. Troubleshoot NetApp storage issues related to performance, replication, and access control. General Duties: Provide SAN zoning, iSCSI/FC connectivity, and LUN masking for Linux/Windows/VMware hosts. Collaborate with virtualization, backup, and database teams to align storage with workload requirements. Plan and execute disaster recovery simulations and data migration tasks. Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, runbooks, and topology diagrams. Troubleshoot alerts and coordinate with vendor support (NetApp, Dell EMC) for escalated issues. Ensure compliance with RTO/RPO, backup retention, and audit requirements.