Title: Storage and Backup Engineer Location: [Remote] Mode: Contract Experience: 6+ Years Job Type: Full-Time 🔹 Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Storage and Backup Engineer to manage and optimize data protection infrastructure built on IBM Storage Fusion HCI, Ceph, and Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF). This role is responsible for post-deployment operational support, including backup policy enforcement, Ceph monitoring, disaster recovery validation, and persistent volume management for containerized workloads. 🔧 Key Responsibilities: Configure and manage backup strategies using IBM Spectrum Protect Plus or equivalent backup solutions for OpenShift container workloads. Administer and monitor Ceph storage clusters (block, file, and object), ensuring availability and performance. Implement snapshot-based and scheduled backup solutions for OpenShift Persistent Volumes (PVCs). Coordinate with application/database teams to align backup and recovery processes (e.g., Oracle DB, PVC-based workloads). Validate data replication, disaster recovery readiness, and failover mechanisms in production and DR setups. Set up and maintain health checks, alerts, and usage optimization for storage resources. Troubleshoot and resolve storage and backup issues post-Go Live. 🧠 Required Skills and Experience: 6+ years of experience with enterprise-grade storage and backup platforms. Strong hands-on experience with: IBM Storage Fusion / Spectrum Protect Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF) Ceph cluster operations (scaling, rebalancing, failure handling) Understanding of Kubernetes CSI drivers and volume provisioning. Knowledge of replication, DR testing, and failover practices. Ability to coordinate with infra/network teams for end-to-end data flow validation. 🏅 Preferred Certifications: Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration IBM Certified Administrator – Spectrum Protect / Fusion HCI Ceph Storage Administrator Certification Would you like this formatted for LinkedIn, a career portal, or email campaign? Apply Now Mail: r4@hiking-it.com Call: 8019482727 Show more Show less