Backup Engineer

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Job Responsibilities:

1. Storage Deployment & Maintenance

• Assist in the installation, configuration, and administration of Extreme IO, Unity, Pure 
• Storage, and Cisco Hyperflex storage systems.
• Monitor storage performance, availability, and utilization to ensure seamless operations.
• Perform basic storage troubleshooting, working with senior engineers on issue resolution.
• Help apply firmware updates, patches, and system upgrades for storage infrastructure.

2. Backup & Disaster Recovery Support

• Support data backup and recovery processes using tools like Rubrik, Druva, or Veeam.
• Assist in storage replication and failover testing to ensure disaster recovery readiness.
• Ensure adherence to data retention and backup policies.

3. Storage Performance & Optimization

• Help monitor and resolve storage-related latency and performance issues.
• Assist in storage capacity planning and recommend solutions for optimal utilization.
• Learn and contribute to automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, or Ansible) for routine storage tasks.

4. Security & Compliance

• Assist in configuring access controls and encryption for storage security.
• Follow data protection policies and compliance guidelines such as ISO, GDPR, and SOC.
• Work with security teams to integrate storage solutions into SIEM and monitoring tools.

5. Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with senior engineers, network, virtualization, and cloud teams to support business applications.
• Document storage configurations, troubleshooting steps, and best practices.
• Participate in team training and knowledge-sharing sessions to improve storage expertise.

Skill Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in storage infrastructure engineering or system administration.
• Basic experience in Extreme IO, Unity, Pure Storage, or Cisco Hyperflex.
• Familiarity with SAN, NAS, RAID, fiber channel, and iSCSI protocols.
• Basic knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions such as Rubrik, Druva, or Veeam.
• Understanding of storage performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Certifications such as Dell EMC Storage, Pure Storage, or Cisco Hyperflex Certified Associate.
• Experience with hybrid cloud storage solutions and cloud-based storage integrations.
• Basic scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation tasks.
• Exposure to ITIL processes and knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices.