Backup and Storage Engineer

Job Description:

• Location: Fully remote, Central Europe Time Zone
• Start date: ASAP
• Languages: English is mandatory

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain storage arrays (Compellent, 3PAR, NetApp) to meet organizational needs.
• Conduct capacity planning for storage resources, optimize performance, and troubleshoot storage-related issues.
• Plan and execute data migrations between storage arrays, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Implement and maintain security measures and access controls for data security and compliance.
• Stay current on updates and patches, executing timely patch management for storage systems.
• Create and maintain documentation for storage configurations and provide training and support to other teams.
• Design and implement backup solutions using Avamar, Data Domain, and ECS, aligning with business continuity requirements.
• Develop, manage, and update backup policies to ensure compliance and meet evolving business needs.
• Monitor backup jobs, address failures, and generate/review backup reports.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans for backup processes, collaborating with other teams to ensure an effective strategy.
• Implement processes for verifying backed-up data integrity and conduct periodic data recovery tests.
• Participate in incident response for data loss or corruption, working with teams to restore data quickly.
• Manage vendor relationships for support and stay informed on relevant updates and patches.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in storage and backup administration.
• Strong understanding of data security and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.