Backup Administrator (Commvault) SME

Tata Consultancy Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a Commvault Administrator to design, implement, and manage enterprise backup and recovery operations across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. The role focuses on data integrity, availability, and compliance with DR strategies and audits.

You will install, configure, and monitor Commvault components, optimize backup policies, and perform restores across platforms. Voice in cross-functional teams and implement automation to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Commvault administration in enterprise environments.
• Strong Windows Server and Active Directory knowledge; Linux/UNIX familiarity is a plus.
• Experience with VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization.
• Experience backing up/restoring in Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments.
• Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell and/or Commvault CLI.
• Understanding of GDPR, ISO 27001, and data retention policies.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise backup and recovery operations using Commvault software.
• Install, configure, and maintain Commvault components (CommServe, MediaAgents, Clients, Index Servers).
• Monitor backup jobs, alerts, and failures; perform root cause analysis and drive resolution.
• Create and enforce backup policies, schedules, and storage targets (disk, tape, cloud).
• Perform restores for files, databases, VMs, and applications across Windows, Linux, UNIX.
• Participate in shift rotations and handle escalations as required.
• Integrate Commvault with VMware and cloud providers (Azure, AWS).
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell and/or Commvault CLI for reporting and health checks.
• Document backup workflows and audit/compliance readiness; update disaster recovery playbooks.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills and ensure business continuity readiness.

Skills

Backup Expertise

OS Knowledge

Virtualization

Cloud Integration

Scripting

Compliance & Security

Communication

Tools

PowerShell

Commvault CLI

Job description

Commvault Administrator

Role Overview

The Commvault Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and day-to-day management of enterprise backup and recovery operations using Commvault software. This role ensures data integrity, availability, and compliance across hybrid environmentsphysical, virtual, and cloud.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Commvault components (CommServe, MediaAgents, Clients, Index Servers).
• Monitor and troubleshoot backup jobs, alerts, and failures; perform root cause analysis and drive resolution.
• Design and implement backup policies, schedules, and storage targets (disk, tape, cloud).
• Perform restores for files, databases, virtual machines (VMs), and applications across platforms (Windows, Linux, UNIX).
• Participate in shift rotations and handle escalations as required.
• Integrate Commvault with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud providers (Azure, AWS).
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell and/or Commvault CLI for reporting, job control, and health checks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define RPO/RTO, retention policies, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Document procedures for backup workflows, recovery playbooks, and audit/compliance readiness.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills and ensure readiness for business continuity scenarios.

Required Skills & Experience

Skill Area

Details

Backup Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in Commvault administration in enterprise environments

OS Knowledge

• Strong in Windows Server, Active Directory; familiarity with Linux/UNIX

Virtualization

• Experience with VMware vSphere, Hyper-V

Cloud Integration

• Backup/restore in Azure, AWS, or hybrid setups

Scripting

• PowerShell, Batch, or Commvault CLI

Compliance & Security

• Understanding of GDPR, ISO 27001, and data retention policies

Communication

• Ability to translate technical issues for non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Commvault Certified Professional (CCP) and/or Commvault Certified Engineer (CCE).
• Experience with legacy backup tools (e.g., Avamar) for migration projects.
• Familiarity with database backups (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, SAP HANA).
• Exposure to automation and ITSM platforms (e.g., Ansible, ServiceNow, SCCM).