Backup Engineer - SC Cleared & DV Eligible

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Aston; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd seeks a senior Backup Engineer in the United Kingdom to provide 2nd and 3rd line support for enterprise backup and restore environments, including VMware and physical servers. The role requires hands-on Veritas NetBackup expertise, ITIL-based incident/change management, and an active SC clearance; DV clearance would be advantageous.

The position may involve occasional out-of-hours work, and candidates must be willing to undergo security clearance, which

Formación

• Proven track record in enterprise backup environments at 2nd/3rd line level.
• Hands-on experience with Veritas NetBackup in physical and virtual environments.
• Strong knowledge of backup/restore technologies and ITIL processes.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 2nd and 3rd line backup and restore support for enterprise environments.
• Support backups across physical servers and virtual workloads.
• Administer Veritas NetBackup software and storage appliances.
• Support backups within VMware environments and perform migrations.
• Troubleshoot backup failures and ensure recoveries succeed.
• Work with Windows, Linux, AIX and Solaris systems.
• Support out-of-hours migration and project delivery as required.

Conocimientos

Security clearance

Veritas NetBackup

VMware backup

Windows/Linux backup

ITIL Incident/Change

AIX/Solaris backups

Troubleshooting

Teamwork/communication

Herramientas

Veritas NetBackup

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

Descripción del empleo

Backup Engineer

Must have an Active SC Clearance as a minimum. An Active DV Clearance would be an advantage but must be willing to undergo once started.

This senior-level position requires strong hands-on enterprise backup experience and flexibility to support project activities outside standard working hours when required.

Backup Engineer Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd and 3rd Line support for enterprise backup and restore environments.
• Support backups across physical Servers and virtual workloads.
• Administer, maintain and troubleshoot Veritas NetBackup software and storage appliances.
• Support backup and restore operations within VMware environments.
• Deliver backup migration and transformation activities across Live, Development and Test environments.
• Diagnose backup failures, restore issues and other complex technical problems.
• Support backup services across Windows, Linux, AIX and Solaris operating systems.
• Perform backup restoration activities and ensure successful recovery of protected workloads.
• Deliver technical changes in line with established ITIL Incident and Change Management processes.
• Support ongoing Managed Service activities and project delivery.
• Work closely with technical teams to resolve backup and infrastructure-related issues.
• Support planned out-of-hours migration, transformation and project activities where required.

Backup Engineer Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience supporting enterprise backup environments at 2nd and 3rd Line level.
• Strong experience backing up and restoring physical Servers and virtual workloads.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise backup and restore technologies.
• Strong hands-on Veritas NetBackup experience.
• Experience supporting Veritas NetBackup software and storage appliances.
• Experience supporting backups within VMware environments.
• Experience delivering backup migration or transformation activities.
• Experience supporting backups across Windows and Linux, including RHEL and SLES.
• Knowledge of AIX and Solaris backup environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of ITIL Service Management, particularly Incident and Change Management.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proactive approach to workload management and technical problem resolution.

Additional Information

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.