Storage and Backup Administrator

Pythian; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Storage and Backup Engineer to manage enterprise-class storage solutions and backup systems. In this dynamic role, you will configure and oversee NetApp ONTAP clusters and DELL EMC storage systems, ensuring seamless operation and data integrity. You'll also be responsible for managing Veeam Backup and Replication solutions, diagnosing issues, and implementing effective backup strategies. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in storage management and backup solutions.
• Strong knowledge of NetApp ONTAP and DELL EMC storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage enterprise-class storage solutions and backup systems.
• Diagnose and fix issues related to backup and restore processes.

Skills

NetApp ONTAP

DELL EMC storage systems

Veeam Backup and Replication

FC SANs

RAID groups

Education

Certification in NetApp ONTAP

Certification in EMC Storage

Certification in Veeam Backup and Replication

Tools

Veeam Backup and Replication

Data Domains

QNAP

Job description

Direct link to apply : https://jobs.lever.co/pythian/99d49cf3-7376-4b1a-91af-9ad7569d011c

Role & responsibilities

Storage

• Configure and manage enterprise-class storage solutions, NetApp ONTAP clusters, DELL EMC VNX, VNXe, and Unity300.
• Advanced working knowledge of FC SANs and associated components, including FC network, FC switches, and proficient in FC switch configuration and upgrades.
• Perform zoning and masking at the storage and Fiber switch level and configure hosts with redundant paths.
• Good knowledge of Storage Pools, RAID groups, LUN masking, checkpoints and quotas.

Backup

• Configure, upgrade, and set up master servers, backup gateways, backup proxies, and clients for Veeam Backup and Replication.
• Set up and administer backup repositories along with backend NAS storage solutions like Data Domains and QNAPs.
• Manage Virtual Machine, filer, and database backup jobs in different backup products.
• Diagnose and fix issues related to backup and restore, such as failures in backup jobs.

Preferred candidate profile

• 5-8 years of overall experience
• In-depth knowledge of the NetApp ONTAP clusters, DELL EMC storage systems, Data Domains, and QNAPs.
• Strong knowledge of Veeam Backup and Replication solutions.
• Certification in NetApp ONTAP, EMC Storage, or Veeam Backup and Replication would be a plus.
• 24/7 - Rotational Shift