Storage and Backup Specialist

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 NetServicess (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.
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  
• Ability to Services independently and lead complex multi-site backup/storage projects.
  
• Customer-focused with a proactive and adaptable mindset.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, architecture, and deployment of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions.
  
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade storage and backup infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms.
  
• Develop and enforce data protection, retention, and recovery strategies in alignment with organizational policies.
  
• Manage capacity planning, performance optimization, and monitoring of storage resources
  
• 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.
  
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
  
• 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.
  
• Attain one or more advanced certifications from the following domains:
  

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Storage certification
- AWS Certified Storage Specialty or Solutions Architect –Associate
- Dell EMC Proven Manpower / NetApp Certified Data Administrator / Commvault Certified Engineer
- Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) / Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS)
- ITIL Foundation