System Engineer-Storage and Backup

FinThrive, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

FinThrive, Inc. is seeking a Storage & Backup Administrator with 4–5 years of experience in enterprise storage and Azure cloud administration. You will manage Dell EMC Isilon/PowerScale clusters and Pure Storage arrays, maintain SAN fabrics, and oversee backup and DR workflows across on‑prem and Azure environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with SyncIQ, InsightIQ, and Rubrik, plus scripting skills (PowerShell/CLI). On-site in Gurugram, India, with 24x7 support as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of storage and backup administration experience.
• Experience with enterprise storage NAS/SAN environments and Azure cloud administration.
• Hands-on with Dell EMC Isilon/PowerScale, Pure Storage, and Azure VM backup.
• Familiarity with DR configurations and performance troubleshooting.
• Proficient in backup and restore workflows (Rubrik) and SAN fabrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage Dell EMC Isilon/PowerScale clusters for scalable file shares.
• Support Pure Storage FlashArrays for SQL workloads in Hyper-V environments.
• Administer Cisco MDS SAN switches, zoning, and fabric connectivity to EMC SAN (VMAX).
• Monitor storage health with InsightIQ and Superna Eyeglass for DR and auditing.
• Configure SyncIQ policies for cross-site replication and ensure DFS namespace availability.
• Handle Azure storage accounts, VM backups, managed disks, and recovery services vaults.
• Coordinate restore requests with RPO/RTO compliance and assist in archival optimization.
• Perform routine VM health checks and storage optimization; troubleshoot Azure backups.

Skills

EMC Isilon/PowerScale

SyncIQ

InsightIQ

Superna Eyeglass

Azure administration

PowerShell

CLI

REST APIs

DFS / Windows File Services

Active Directory

Tools

Dell EMC Isilon/PowerScale tooling

Pure Storage FlashArrays

Cisco SAN fabrics

Rubrik

Ivanti

CMDB

Azure VM backup

Job description

We are seeking a skilled 4-5 year experienced Storage & Backup Administrator with proven experience in enterprise storage platforms (NAS/SAN), Azure cloud administration, and backup technologies. This position requires deep knowledge of Dell EMC Isilon/PowerScale, Pure Storage, and Azure VM backup administration, including DR configurations and performance troubleshooting.

What you will do

• Manage, configure, and maintain Dell EMC Isilon and PowerScale clusters used for scalable file share environments.
• Support Pure Storage FlashArrays for application and MSSQL workloads in a Hyper-V environment.
• Maintain and administer Cisco MDS SAN switches, including zoning and fabric connectivity to EMC SAN (VMAX) arrays for physical host integration.
• Monitor storage health and usage using InsightIQ, Superna Eyeglass (for auditing and DR), and ESRS for proactive alerts and device support.
• Administer SyncIQ policies for FileShare DR replication between DC and DR sites.
• Ensure DFS namespace availability for user access to distributed shares.
• Validate and verify replication integrity and failover readiness.
• Administer and troubleshoot Rubrik backup jobs for on-prem and Azure VMs.
• Coordinate restore requests and ensure RPO/RTO compliance.
• Assist in backup scheduling, storage tiering, and archival optimization.
• Manage Azure storage accounts, VM backups, managed disks, and recovery services vaults.
• Perform routine VM health checks, storage optimization, and backup troubleshooting in Azure.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks on Isilon, Pure, and VMAX arrays.
• Provide input to capacity planning reports and monitor metrics to anticipate growth.
• Maintain detailed SOPs and configuration documents.
• Work with DBAs and Application teams for architecture and provisioning requests.
• Support SAN firmware upgrades and assist in array migrations with minimal downtime.

What you will bring

• Strong experience in EMC Isilon & PowerScale, including DR with SyncIQ, and operational monitoring via InsightIQ and Superna Eyeglass.
• Experience managing Pure Storage arrays with solid knowledge of FlashArray operations.
• Working knowledge of Cisco SAN fabrics, including zoning and port diagnostics.
• Competency in Azure administration, especially VM and storage backup management.
• Good understanding of automation/scripting (PowerShell, CLI, or REST APIs).
• Proficiency in DFS, Windows File Services, and Active Directory-integrated permissions.
• Experience with backup & restore workflows using Rubrik or similar tools.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools like Ivanti and CMDB management.

What we would like to see

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in 24x7 shift rotation and respond to on-call emergencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (Infra, DBA, Cloud, App).
• Proactive and detail-oriented mindset with an emphasis on documentation and root cause analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a colleague must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FinThrive’s Core Values and Expectations

• Demonstrate integrity and ethics in day-to-day tasks and decision making, adhere to FinThrive’s core values of being Customer-Centric, Agile, Reliable and Engaged, operate effectively in the FinThrive environment and the environment of the work group, maintain a focus on self-development and seek out continuous feedback and learning opportunities
• Support FinThrive’s Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA and other laws applicable to FinThrive’s business practices; this includes becoming familiar with FinThrive’s Code of Ethics, attending training as required, notifying management or FinThrive’s Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident, HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information, and demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations

Statement of EEO

FinThrive values diversity and belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities in our job application and recruitment process.