An immediate opening For Data Protection Engineer - Commvault

Cbts; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cbts is seeking an experienced Data Protection Engineer to lead enterprise backup environments, specializing in Commvault and Metallic solutions. You will own design, deployment, and operation of backups across physical, virtual, and cloud workloads, and mentor junior teams.

We value strong troubleshooting, cross-team collaboration, and the ability to drive critical incident resolution, upgrades, and DR readiness while coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proficient in designing, implementing and managing enterprise backup solutions with CommVault and Metallic.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and incident management for data protection services.
• Experience with Windows and Linux servers, VMware and Hyper-V.
• Experience with cloud backups (Azure and AWS) and storage technologies (SAN/NAS/object storage).
• Experience with databases (SQL, Oracle, SAP, Exchange) and networking basics.
• Ability to mentor L1/L2 teams and participate in on-call rotations.
• HP Storage hardware knowledge for hardware replacement activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as L2 & L3 escalation point for data protection incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Design, implement, and manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions using CommVault and Metallic.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive permanent fixes for complex backup failures and performance issues.
• Manage backup policies, schedules, retention, replication, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Support backup operations across physical, virtual, and cloud workloads.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for critical incidents and upgrades.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to L1/L2 teams and review operational procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations and handle P1/P2 incidents as required.
• Basic knowledge of HP Storage hardware (disk, controller, power supply, cable replacements).
• Perform or coordinate hardware replacement activities following standard procedures.
• Work with storage vendors for part replacement and issue resolution.

Skills

CommVault Complete Backup & Recovery

Windows Server

Linux Servers

VMware

Hyper-V

SQL

Oracle

SAP

Exchange

Azure

AWS

SAN

NAS

Object storage

TCP/IP

Firewalls

Tools

HP Storage hardware

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Engineer with strong expertise in Commvault and Metallic Backup solutions. The role requires advanced troubleshooting, design, and operational ownership of enterprise backup environments, along with basic (L1-level) HP Storage hardware knowledge to support hardware replacement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act asL2 & L3 escalation pointfor data protection incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Design, implement, and manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions usingCommvault and Metallic.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive permanent fixes for complex backup failures and performance issues.
• Manage backup policies, schedules, retention, replication, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Support backup operations acrossphysical, virtual, and cloud workloads.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for critical incidents and upgrades.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to L1/L2 teams and review operational procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations and handle P1/P2 incidents as required.

Storage (L1-Level) Responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of HP Storage hardware (disk, controller, power supply, cable replacements).
• Perform or coordinate hardware replacement activities following standard procedures.
• Work with storage vendors for part replacement and issue resolution.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in CommVault Complete Backup & Recovery
• Experience with:
  • Windows & Linux servers
  • VMware / Hyper-V
  • Databases (SQL, Oracle, SAP, Exchange)
• Cloud backup experience (Azure/AWS)
• Storage technologies (SAN, NAS, object storage)
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, ports)
• Upgrades, Enhancements & Optimization.

Good to Have

• Exposure to cloud workloads (Azure / AWS backup integration).
• ITIL process knowledge (Incident, Problem, Change).
• Vendor management and documentation experience.

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Clear communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations
• Team mentoring and knowledge-sharing mindset