Backup and Resiliency Lead / Architect

Hi,

We are having an opening for Backup & Resiliency Lead/Architect at our Mumbai location

Job Summary

Data Backup Manager (Administrator)

hands-on experience

Areas Of Responsibility

Backup & Restore Operations

• Manage daily operations of enterprise backup solutions, including scheduling, monitoring, and validating backup jobs.
• Perform regular

  data restore testing

  to verify RTO/RPO compliance.
• Handle escalation and resolution of backup failures, job exceptions, and system issues.
• Administer

  tape backup and archival management

  , including encryption, vaulting, and lifecycle tracking.

Technical Platform Management

• Administer hybrid backup platforms across

  VMware/Hyper-V

  , SAN/NAS storage, and cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and manage

  cloud-based backup services

  and

  immutable storage

  for ransomware protection.
• Create and maintain

  HLDs/LLDs

  , SOPs, validation scripts, and compliance documentation.

Compliance, Audit & Validation

• Ensure all backup systems and operations align with

  GxP

  ,

  21 CFR Part 11

  ,

  HIPAA

  , and corporate audit standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits and assist in the preparation of documentation and evidence.
• Maintain system validation lifecycle documentation for regulated applications.

Data Governance & Resiliency

• Implement

  data classification

  , tagging, and backup policies based on sensitivity and criticality.
• Support business continuity and DR planning by ensuring recoverability of mission-critical data.
• Monitor storage usage trends and manage data archival and retention strategies.

Project & Vendor Coordination

• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams for backup onboarding of new systems.
• Support the

  Backup Lead

  in preparing RFPs, RFIs, BOMs, and project execution activities.
• Interface with OEMs and vendors to ensure service delivery, upgrades, patching, and compliance.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Generate and share weekly/monthly backup performance and compliance reports.
• Maintain dashboards and documentation for internal IT teams and external auditors.

Provide input to leadership on capacity planning, license utilization, and upgrade planning.

Educational Qualification

Specific Certification

Certification & Trainings on following technology domains:

• Certifications such as

  Veeam VMCE, Commvault Professional, Veritas Certified Specialist, AWS/Azure/GCP cloud certifications

  , or equivalent.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) and familiarity with ITIL.
• Experience in regulated industries:

  Pharma, Healthcare, BFSI

  .
• Familiarity with data classification tools, encryption methods, and DLP policies.
• Knowledge of data immutability, air-gapping strategies, and ransomware recovery best practices.

Experience

Required Qualifications

• 8-10 years

  of relevant experience in data backup administration and recovery
• Hands-on expertise with at least 34 major backup platforms:

  Actifio, Veritas, Commvault, Rubrik, Veeam, Google Cloud Backup

• Solid experience in

  virtualization platforms

  ,

  SAN/NAS/Object storage systems

• Strong understanding of

  tape and cloud archival

  ,

  data classification

  ,

  immutability

  , and

  resiliency strategies

• Knowledge and experience in

  regulated environments

  with compliance standards such as

  GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, ISO 27001

• Proactive and analytical mindset with a passion for operational excellence.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment.
• Pharma or BFSI industry exposure is highly desirable.
• Pharma industry experience is an advantage.