Backup Infrastructure Engineer

Eden Scott; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruiting firm is seeking a Backup Infrastructure Engineer to join their hybrid team in Glasgow. In this role, you will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for backup and disaster recovery solutions, design and implement enterprise-grade backup platforms, and collaborate globally to meet customer needs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with backup technologies like NetBackup, strong infrastructure knowledge, and excellent troubleshooting skills. This position offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects and develop your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Innovative projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience with backup/data protection platforms.
• Strong grasp of on-premise infrastructure including storage and networking.
• Expertise in disaster recovery planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Subject Matter Expert for backup solutions.
• Designing, deploying, and integrating enterprise-grade backup platforms.
• Leading infrastructure build and migration projects.

Skills

NetBackup

Backup/data protection platforms

Troubleshooting and analytical skills

Clear communication

Team-oriented approach

Tools

Cohesity

Veeam

UNIX/Windows Server

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Azure

AWS

Job description

Overview

Backup Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid | Glasgow City Centre

Are you a seasoned infrastructure professional with deep expertise in backup technologies? Join a forward-thinking team where your specialist knowledge will shape the future of data protection and infrastructure resilience.

This hybrid role (three days a week in a modern Glasgow city centre office) offers the perfect blend of flexibility, collaboration, and impact. You will be the go-to expert for backup strategy, implementation, and optimisation across a diverse and dynamic environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Designing, deploying, and integrating enterprise-grade backup platforms—ideally NetBackup or similar
• Leading infrastructure build and migration projects with a strong focus on data protection
• Collaborating globally to meet customer needs and ensure service excellence
• Advising on technical solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience with backup/data protection platforms — NetBackup, Cohesity, Veeam, or similar
• Strong grasp of on-premise infrastructure: storage, networking, operating systems
• Expertise in disaster recovery planning and execution
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Clear communication and customer-facing abilities
• A proactive mindset and team-oriented approach

Bonus Skills (Not Required, But Nice to Have)

• Experience with scripting or infrastructure automation
• UNIX/Windows Server administration
• Familiarity with SAN, NAS, or S3 storage
• Exposure to Kubernetes/OpenShift
• Cloud computing knowledge (Azure, AWS)
• Project management experience
• Security hardening and vulnerability detection

Why This Role

• SME Recognition: Your expertise will be valued and leveraged across critical projects and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a vibrant mix of engineers, developers, apprentices, and specialists.
• Innovative Projects: Get hands-on with cutting-edge backup and infrastructure solutions—both third-party and custom-built.
• Career Development: Learn, share, and grow in an environment that supports mentorship and continuous improvement.
• Impactful Work: Help shape the future of internal data protection services through engineering excellence.

Ready to lead with expertise? Apply now and become the trusted SME in a team where your knowledge drives resilience, your ideas matter, and your work makes a real impact.