DPS Resident Engineer

RecruitMe Plus; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitMe Plus represents a client in Abu Dhabi seeking a DPS Resident Engineer to lead Data Protection & Back-Up Systems and optimization. The role covers end-to-end DPS processes, ensuring data availability, integrity, and reliable recovery across systems.

You will monitor DPS and backup platforms, perform capacity planning, migrations, retention, and contribute to security controls. Strong English, team collaboration, and a proactive attitude are required to mentor staff and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Software engineering or similar.
• Solid experience in data management.
• Background in IT security is desirable.
• Experience with DPS/Back-Up platforms recommended.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain DPS backup systems.
• Capacity planning and data tiering.
• Assist in data migration, archiving, and retention.
• Ensure data availability, integrity, and backup/recovery.
• Support incident resolution and escalate to L3.
• Document configurations and procedures.

Skills

Data management

IT security

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelors in IT/Software Engineering

Tools

Veeam

Commvault

NetBackup

Rubrik

Dell

IBM

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented DPS Resident Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will lead the Data Protection & Back-Up Systems and Optimization. He/she will also take charge of the end to end process of DPS, ensuring the, availability, integrity, and recovery of the data.

Key Responsibilities & Role:

• Monitor and maintain Data Protection & Backup systems
• Perform capacity planning, data tiering, and Data Protection & Backup optimization tasks.
• Assist in data migration, archiving, and retention activities.
• Ensure data availability, integrity, and backup/recovery processes.
• Support incident resolution and elevate complex Data Protection & Backup issues to L3.
• Apply security policies and access controls on file and object data.
• Document configurations, changes, and standard procedures.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams on data-related needs.
• Mentor support staff, advise on best practices, and drive process improvements.
• Participate in TARB committee as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in IT/Software Engineering, or any similar degree is required.
• Solid experience in Data Management.
• Background in IT Security is highly desirable.
• Familiarity in Data Protection & Back-Up Platforms (Ex: Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup, Rubrik, Dell, IBM, or any similar platform).
• Ability to work independently, and alongside a team as needed.
• Strong English and communication skills.