Backup and Storage Engineer

Intertec Softwares Pvt Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Dubai is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Backup Manager to oversee backup systems and storage solutions. The role requires at least 8 years of experience in backup technologies, strong skills in VMware, and a good understanding of ITIL processes. You will play a key role in ensuring data integrity and recovery readiness while providing technical support to the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in IT Infrastructure Backup Management.
• At least 3 years experience in managing large IT Projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain backup systems using Commvault and Networker.
• Implement and optimize backup processes for data integrity.
• Conduct regular backups and disaster recovery planning.
• Manage storage solutions using EMC storage systems.
• Perform capacity planning and system upgrades.
• Troubleshoot issues with VMware AirWatch and ManageEngine components.
• Provide technical support and training to team members.

Skills

Backup technologies (Commvault, EMC Networker, Veeam)

Storage (SAN/NAS) and SAN switches

VDI platforms like VMware Horizon

Active Directory & Microsoft Exchange

Problem Solving

Good Communication

Education

Commvault Certified Professional (CCP)

VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA)

Information Storage and Management Associate (DCA-ISM)

ITIL Foundation

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining backup infrastructure ensuring the integrity and availability of data and supporting enterprise-level storage and virtualization solutions. This role requires expertise in backup process management, storage design, virtualization technologies and enterprise systems administration.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Commvault Certified Professional (CCP)
• VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA)
• Information Storage and Management Associate (DCA-ISM)
• ITIL Foundation

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 8 years experience in the IT Infrastructure Backup Management with at least 3 years experience in managing large IT Projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDES ALL TASKS)

• Manage and maintain backup systems using Commvault and Networker.
• Implement, monitor and optimize backup processes to ensure data integrity and recovery readiness.
• Conduct regular backups, restore testing and disaster recovery planning.
• Design, implement and manage storage solutions using EMC storage systems.
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning and system upgrades for storage environments.
• Proficient in working experience with storage (SAN/NAS) and SAN switches, LUN provisioning and reporting (DELL EMC Unity, Dell EMC Data Domain, HPE-3PAR).
• Experience in Virtualization technologies mainly in VMware and HCI platforms like Dell VxRail, VCF, SRM, vRealize Suite, Workspace ONE/AirWatch MDM-on implementation.
• Manage and maintain VMware Horizon, Active Directory and Exchange environments.
• Oversee and troubleshoot issues with VMware AirWatch and ManageEngine components like ADManager, ADSelf Service, etc.
• Document backup and storage processes, system configurations and recovery procedures.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, security standards and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with IT network and application teams to ensure seamless integration of backup and storage solutions.
• Provide technical support and training to team members and end-users as needed.
• Experience in planning, conducting and supporting ESXi version upgrades and migrations from legacy systems to latest versions.
• In-depth capability and understanding of datacenter and virtualization technologies and their application.
• Experience in analyzing client infrastructure to ensure that the infrastructure is ready for the datacenter and virtualization.

TECHNICAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

MANDATORY

• Experience in backup technologies (Commvault, EMC Networker, Veeam, etc.)
• Experience with storage (SAN/NAS) and SAN switches, LUN provisioning (DELL EMC Unity, Dell EMC Data Domain, HPE-3PAR)
• Experience in VDI platforms like VMware Horizon
• Experience in Active Directory & Microsoft Exchange
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes

SOFT SKILLS

MANDATORY

• Good Communication
• Problem Solving
• Flexibility
• Dedicated