Infrastructure Backup and storage analyst

LA International; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking an Infrastructure Backup and Storage Analyst to manage backup, recovery, and storage infrastructure for a world-leading organisation. The role focuses on data protection, DR readiness, and high availability, requiring strong experience with enterprise backups and storage networks.

You will configure and monitor Veritas NetBackup, perform validation tests, manage tape rotation, and maintain storage documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering enterprise backup and storage solutions.
• Experience with Veritas NetBackup and StoreOnce backups.
• Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage environments and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support enterprise backup solutions (Veritas NetBackup).
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot backup and restore operations.
• Perform regular backup validation and recovery testing.
• Administer SAN/NAS and provision storage for servers and apps.

Skills

Backup and storage admin

Veritas NetBackup

SAN/NAS management

Disaster recovery planning

VMware/Hyper-V

Tools

Veritas NetBackup

HP StoreOnce

EMC PowerMax 2000/8000

SAN/NAS

Job description

Infrastructure Backup and storage analyst

6 Month contract initially + Extensions

Based: 3 Days p/w onsite in Warwick

Rate: £350 - £400 p/d - (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for an Infrastructure Backup and storage analyst to join the team.

The Infrastructure Backup and Storage Analyst is responsible for managing, monitoring, and supporting enterprise backup, recovery, and storage infrastructure. The role ensures data protection, storage optimisation, disaster recovery readiness, and high availability of business-critical systems while maintaining compliance with organisational policies and service level agreements (SLAs).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support enterprise backup solutions (Veritas NetBackup).
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot backup and restore operations.
• Perform regular backup validation and recovery testing.
• Tape rotation.
• Ensure successful completion of scheduled backups and resolve failures promptly.
• Develop and maintain backup policies, schedules, and retention requirements.
• Administer SAN, NAS.
• Provision, allocate, and manage storage resources for servers and applications.
• Monitor storage capacity, utilisation, and performance.
• Perform storage expansion, migration, and optimisation activities.
• Maintain storage documentation and asset inventory.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Support disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Conduct backup restoration drills and recovery testing.
• Ensure recovery objectives (RTO/RPO) are achieved.
• Participate in business continuity initiatives.

Key Skills/knowledge/experience

• Support creation of build and configuration documents Storage (PowerMax 2000 & 8000) and Backup (HP Store Once & Veritas)
• Monitor backup and storage infrastructure health.
• Investigate and resolve incidents, service requests, and problem tickets.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues.
• Provide L2/L3 technical support and escalation handling.
• Security & Compliance
• Ensure backup data security through encryption and access controls.
• Support audit and compliance requirements.
• Implement storage and backup best practices.
• Maintain adherence to organisational security standards.
• Documentation & Reporting.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• Excellent stakeholder management at all levels
• Enterprise Data Centers
• VMware & Hyper-V Infrastructure
• Microsoft Azure / AWS Cloud
• Storage Area Networks (SAN)
• Disaster Recovery Solutions
• Backup Automation and Monitoring Tools

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.