Storage and Backup Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement backup automation, job scheduling, and reporting for SLA compliance.
• Coordinate with security and cloud teams to ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance.
• Plan and execute storage and backup system upgrades, migrations, and refresh cycles.
• Perform regular DR drills and ensure readiness for business continuity scenarios.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate emerging storage and backup technologies to recommend enhancements and cost optimizations.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong expertise in SAN/NAS storage systems (Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE, Pure Storage, etc.).
• Deep understanding of Backup & Recovery technologies (Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, Azure Backup, etc.).
• Practical experience in Storage Area Net Services (FC/iSCSI), zoning, and LUN provisioning.
• Proficient in automating backup and storage operations using scripting and orchestration tools (PowerShell, Python, Ansible).
• Experience with data lifecycle management, retention policies, and archival strategies.
• Strong knowledge of replication, snapshot management, and cross-site disaster recovery setups.
• Skilled in monitoring and performance tuning of storage systems using tools like SolarWinds, Zabbix, or vendor-native utilities.
• Knowledge of security best practices related to data encryption, key management, and compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and ensure knowledge sharing within the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

"Attain one or more certifications from the following technology domains"
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Storage certification.
o AWS Certified Storage Specialty or Solutions Architect –Associate.

o Dell EMC Proven Manpower / NetApp Certified Data Administrator / Commvault Certified Engineer
o Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) / Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS)
o ITIL Foundation

• 8–10 years of overall IT experience, with at least 4–5 years specializing in enterprise storage and backup solutions.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining hybrid (on-premises and cloud) storage architectures.
• Hands-on experience in data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.