Storage & Backup Administrator

Fircroft; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company in Riyadh is seeking a Storage & Backup Administrator to manage and maintain enterprise storage and backup systems. The ideal candidate should have experience in SAN administration and disaster recovery frameworks, ensuring secure and reliable data availability. This position offers the opportunity to work in a structured, fast-paced environment and collaborate with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in storage administration, backup engineering, or SAN management.
• Hands-on expertise with Commvault, Veeam, and SAN fabrics.
• Strong knowledge of encryption technologies and disaster recovery frameworks.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes and tools.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a structured, fast-paced environment and manage critical data infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor enterprise storage systems and SAN fabrics.
• Manage and maintain backup and recovery solutions using Commvault, Veeam, and other tools.
• Implement encryption and data protection technologies to ensure security.
• Plan, test, and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.
• Utilize ITSM tools to manage incidents and service requests.

Skills

Storage administration

Backup engineering

SAN management

Encryption technologies

Disaster recovery frameworks

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Commvault

Veeam

ITSM tools

Brocade

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a Storage & Backup Administrator to manage and maintain our enterprise storage and backup environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAN administration, backup solutions, and disaster recovery frameworks, ensuring secure, compliant, and reliable data availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and monitor enterprise storage systems and SAN fabrics (e.g., Brocade).
• Manage and maintain backup and recovery solutions using Commvault, Veeam, and other tools.
• Implement encryption and data protection technologies to ensure security and compliance.
• Plan, test, and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.
• Utilize ITSM tools to manage incidents, changes, and service requests effectively.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and security teams to optimize storage and backup operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements related to data storage and backup.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in storage administration, backup engineering, or SAN management.
• Hands-on expertise with Commvault, Veeam, and SAN fabrics.
• Strong knowledge of encryption technologies and disaster recovery frameworks.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes and tools.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a structured, fast-paced environment and manage critical data infrastructure.