Storage & Backup Engineer
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Job Title: Storage & Backup Engineer
Duration: Full Time
Location: Houston, TX (5 days onsite-day 1)
Job Description: -
We are seeking an experienced Senior Storage and Backup Specialist to join our IT Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have 12 years of hands-on experience in managing storage solutions and backup strategies, ensuring data integrity, availability, and security across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of various storage technologies, backup solutions, and disaster recovery practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Storage Management:
- Design, implement, and manage SAN, NAS, and DAS solutions to meet organizational needs.
- Administer and configure storage virtualization technologies.
- Monitor and optimize storage performance and capacity planning.
Backup and Recovery:
- Develop, implement, and manage backup strategies using tools like Veritas NetBackup, Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault, or IBM Spectrum Protect.
- Oversee data backup and recovery processes, including disaster recovery planning and execution.
- Implement data deduplication and compression techniques to optimize backup storage.
Cloud Integration:
- Manage cloud storage solutions and integrate them with on-premises storage environments.
- Develop and maintain hybrid cloud backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Systems Administration:
- Support various operating systems (Windows Server, Linux, UNIX) and databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) in relation to storage and backup.
- Troubleshoot and resolve storage and backup-related issues.
Project Management:
- Lead storage and backup projects, including planning, execution, and resource management.
- Work with cross-functional teams to implement new storage and backup technologies.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for storage configurations, backup procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
- Generate regular reports on storage and backup performance and status.
Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with storage and backup vendors, including negotiating contracts and evaluating service levels.
Qualifications/Experience:
- 12 years of experience in storage and backup management, including SAN, NAS, DAS, and cloud storage solutions.
- Extensive experience with backup software such as Veritas NetBackup, Veeam, Commvault, or IBM Spectrum Protect.
- Proven track record in disaster recovery planning and execution.
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols (iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NFS, SMB).
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in managing cloud-based backup solutions and integrating them with on-premises systems.
- Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Education:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.
Certifications (Preferred):
- Certified Storage Engineer (e.g., EMC, NetApp)
- Certified Backup Professional (e.g., Veeam, Commvault)
- Cloud Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Certified)