Role & responsibilities Configure, monitor, administer and maintain the backup environment, including backup servers, backup storage, network configuration and clients. Configure backup solutions for required servers. Perform standard and test restores of files, folders, databases and virtual machines. Develop disaster recovery plans and participate in their execution when required. Possess basic knowledge of Windows and Linux OS administration. Utilize basic Bash, Shell and/or PowerShell scripting. Represent the Backup & Restore team in cross-departmental projects. Create, update and maintain documentation; contribute to building the teams knowledge base. Troubleshoot backup issues related to VMs and flat files. Coordinate with DBAs to resolve backup issues concerning MySQL and Microsoft SQL databases Maintain accurate documentation of backup and recovery procedures and policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to define data retention and archival policies. Assist in evaluating, selecting and implementing new backup and recovery solutions. Configure backup jobs, schedules and upgrade/patch backup servers. Conduct regular audits and performance tuning of backup systems. Work efficiently under pressure with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Configure daily, weekly and monthly reports from the Analytics server. Set up alerts for critical backup jobs via the IT Analytics server. Perform regular restore testing for critical server/application backups. Prepare backup reports and dashboards for management review Preferred candidate profile
Develop automated reports and dashboards using Power BI and other reporting tools. Demonstrate sound understanding of database concepts, including relational database architecture and multidimensional database design. Design and build data models that convert raw data into meaningful business insights Translate business requirements into technical specifications and plan timelines for completion. Utilize Power BI Desktop to create dashboards, KPI scorecards and visual analytics. Implement row-level security (RLS) and understand Power BIs application security layers. Analyse business needs and translate them into BI solutions. Design and map data models to produce insightful information. Create dynamic, visually compelling Power BI dashboards and reports.