Rubrik Backup Engineer

Solutions Through Knowledge; Manchester; Remote; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions Through Knowledge seeks an experienced Rubrik Backup Engineer to support a fast-paced rollout across VMware and Azure, migrating workloads from Commvault while preserving BAU backup operations. This delivery-focused role requires you to hit the ground running and communicate clearly with international IT teams.

Responsibilities include deploying Rubrik Edge on‑prem, Rubrik Cloud Cluster for Azure, migrating backup protection from Commvault, configuring policies and retention, testing

Qualifications

• Hands-on Rubrik experience with Edge and Cloud Cluster.
• Experience with Commvault administration and migration.
• Strong VMware and Azure infrastructure knowledge.
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver at pace.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Rubrik Edge for on-premises VMware and Rubrik Cloud Cluster for Azure workloads.
• Migrate backup protection from Commvault to Rubrik, ensuring retention, recovery and service continuity.
• Configure backup policies, schedules and retention, validating protection through restore testing.
• Troubleshoot backup failures, resolve technical issues and provide BAU support across both platforms.
• Coordinate deployments with IT teams across the UK, EMEA and APAC.
• Track rollout progress, manage blockers and maintain clear technical documentation and handover records.

Skills

Rubrik expertise

Commvault experience

VMware knowledge

Azure Cloud

Independent working

Communication skills

Tools

Rubrik Edge

Rubrik Cloud Cluster

Commvault

VMware

Azure

Job description

Job title: Rubrik Backup Engineer

Day Rate: £400 to 450 per day - Outside IR35

Duration: 3-6 months initially

Location: Fully remote / WFH

Start Date: ASAP

Role

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Rubrik / Commvault Backup Engineer to support a fast-paced Rubrik rollout across VMware and Azure environments, migrating workloads from Commvault while maintaining business-as-usual backup operations.

This is a delivery-focused role requiring someone who can hit the ground running, work independently and collaborate effectively with international IT teams, so excellent communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Rubrik Edge for on-premises VMware and Rubrik Cloud Cluster for Azure workloads.
• Migrate backup protection from Commvault to Rubrik, ensuring retention, recovery and service continuity.
• Configure backup policies, schedules and retention, validating protection through restore testing.
• Troubleshoot backup failures, resolve technical issues and provide BAU support across both platforms.
• Coordinate deployments with IT teams across the UK, EMEA and APAC.
• Track rollout progress, manage blockers and maintain clear technical documentation and handover records.

Essential Experience

• Strong hands-on Rubrik experience, including Rubrik Edge, VMware and Azure Cloud Cluster deployments.
• Proven Commvault administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience migrating workloads between enterprise backup platforms.
• Solid VMware and Azure infrastructure knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across backup, storage, networking and infrastructure.
• Ability to work independently, deliver at pace and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive can-do approach

Desirable

• Experience delivering infrastructure projects across international sites.
• Background in pharmaceutical, manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Relevant Rubrik, Commvault, VMware or Azure certifications.