Storage and Backup Engineer
- TEKJOBS
326 Days Ago
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Remote
6-11 Years
Required Skills: file-level, block-level, VM, DB, NAS, SAN
Job Description
Title: Storage and Backup Engineer
Location: United States
Experience Level: 10+ Years
Employment Type: [Full-Time/Contract]
Visa Sponsorship: H1B
We seek qualified candidates for an on-site role in [United States].
H1B sponsorship is available for this position.
If you are interested, please submit your application.
Job Details:
Storage Track Responsibilities
Storage Monitoring & Alert Configuration - Monitor storage systems (Pure Storage, NetApp, EMC Unity) for performance, health, and capacity. Configure alerts for proactive issue detection and escalation to prevent downtime.
Storage Allocation & Reclamation—Allocate storage based on project requirements to ensure optimal utilization. Reclaim storage to free up unused resources and improve storage efficiency.
LUN Management (Replication, Addition) - Configure and manage LUN replication for data redundancy and availability. Add new LUNs to protection groups as per business requirements.
Reporting & Performance Analysis - Generate and analyze reports on storage performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities. Perform detailed performance analysis and resolve storage-related performance issues.
Replication Status & Management - Monitor replication activities to ensure accurate data synchronization across storage arrays.
Code Upgrades - Conduct firmware and software code upgrades to ensure storage systems are secure and up-to-date.
Advanced Troubleshooting (Hardware & Software) - Perform complex troubleshooting for storage issues, addressing both hardware and software problems. Resolve user-reported and performance-related storage issues promptly.
Vendor Coordination - Liaise with vendors for maintenance support, troubleshooting assistance, and hardware replacement.
Backup Track Responsibilities
Backup Management & Restore Approach - Oversee backup processes using Cohesity and Rubrik, managing different backup types (File-level, Block-level, VM, DB, NAS, SAN). Implement and monitor effective restore approaches to ensure data recovery.
De-duplication & Event Monitoring - Manage de-duplication concepts to optimize storage space within backup environments. Handle backup-related event monitoring and ensure timely response to issues.
Agent Installation & Maintenance - Install, configure, and troubleshoot backup agents on multiple platforms. Support agent deployment and handle agent-related performance issues.
Reboot & Migration Process - Execute reboot processes for media agents and CommServe to ensure system health. Handle migration tasks for CommServe and media agents as per requirements.
Disaster Recovery - Design and maintain disaster recovery procedures to secure data availability in case of emergencies. Perform regular tests of disaster recovery setups to ensure operational readiness.
Vendor Communication - Coordinate with backup software vendors for support, patching, and troubleshooting.
Disk and Tape Library Configuration - Configure and manage disk and tape libraries, ensuring efficient archival and retrieval processes.
Troubleshooting Backup Failures - Troubleshoot backup failures, focusing on cluster-related and system-level issues to maintain data integrity. Resolve issues affecting the performance of backup clusters, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Knowledge: Strong expertise in Pure Storage, NetApp, EMC Unity, Cohesity, and Rubrik.
Storage & SAN Management: Solid experience in storage allocation, LUN management, and SAN operations.
Backup Technologies: Proficiency in backup types (file-level, block-level, VM, DB, NAS, SAN) and restore processes.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Extensive experience in performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and alert configuration.
Disaster Recovery & De-duplication: In-depth understanding of disaster recovery principles and de-duplication concepts.
Vendor Coordination: Proven experience in collaborating with vendors for support and system upgrades.
Additional Qualifications
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex storage and backup issues efficiently.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities for performance tuning, capacity planning, and reporting.
Communication Skills: Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and vendors.
