Commvault Backup Administrator

Job Title: Commvault Backup Administrator

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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Commvault Backup Administrator to manage and optimize our enterprise backup and recovery environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Commvault software, HPE StoreOnce appliances, and Azure Storage solutions. This role is critical to ensuring data integrity, availability, and compliance across hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Commvault backup infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot backup jobs, schedules, policies, and retention settings
• Manage HPE StoreOnce systems including Catalyst stores, replication, and deduplication strategies
• Integrate and optimize Azure Blob Storage and other Azure-native backup targets
• Perform regular health checks, capacity planning, and performance tuning of backup systems
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery procedures and documentation
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure backup coverage and SLAs
• Respond to backup failures, restore requests, and audit inquiries with precision and urgency
• Implement security best practices for data protection and access control
• Stay current with Commvault, HPE, and Azure updates, features, and licensing models

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in enterprise backup administration, preferably with Commvault
• Strong knowledge of HPE StoreOnce architecture, Catalyst protocol, and replication workflows
• Experience with Azure Storage (Blob, Archive, Managed Disks) and Azure Backup integration
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux server environments
• Understanding of networking, firewalls, and storage protocols (SMB, NFS, iSCSI)
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash) for automation and reporting
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Relevant certifications (Commvault Certified Professional, Azure Administrator Associate, etc.) are a plus

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic mindset with attention to detail and operational excellence
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities