Backup and Storage Engineer

  • Location

    Unknown

  • Sector:

    Information Technology

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Recruiting Team

  • Contact email:

    ybaig@premiersystemsinc.com

  • Published:

    29 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2020-10-24

Backup and Storage Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

Direct hire; full benefits

Salary: $90-$95k

A Backup and Storage Engineer’s role is to ensure protection of all enterprise data, along with maintaining performance and security of all backup and storage related technologies.

Essential Functions:

  • Extensive knowledge & experience on industry standard backup solutions (NetBackup, Veeam, ComVault etc.)
  • Expertise in NAS hardware, software & management tools (Dell / EMC, NetApp)
  • Expertise in Data Replication & Snapshot technologies
  • Strong experience on storage administration (SAN & NAS) in an enterprise production environment
  • Strong server platform knowledge in Window, Unix & Linux
  • Take part in design and validation of storage solution and assist in preparation of detailed design documentation as required.
  • Develop and housekeep system documentation and help prepare backup and operational procedures
  • Good knowledge of ITIL processes
  • A good team player, intelligent, highly motivated individual enjoy cutting edge technology, passion in troubleshooting, learning and knowledge sharing.
  • Good command in both written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
  • Researching, developing, innovating and delivering effective and consistent solutions to support the storage and backup environments.
  • Participate in ad-hoc tasks as and when assigned.

Abilities and Skills:

  • Ability to communicate technical information to coworkers or customers.
  • Attention to detail and thoroughness.
  • Demonstrate the ability to take ownership, prioritize and manage competing demands and tasks.
  • Self-reliant and proactive as there may be minimal daily supervision.

Required Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

  • Associate Degree or a minimum of 4-years support experience with enterprise backup and storage solutions
  • Troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
  • Experience in development of process improvements technical documentation.

Understanding or experience with any of the following technologies will benefit:

  • Administering physical and virtual infrastructure in a data center
  • Active Directory
  • Ticketing systems
  • Windows Server
  • Exchange / Office 365
  • VMware administration
  • Cloud Platforms
  • Patch Management
  • Monitoring technologies
  • Backup technologies
  • PowerShell scripting and automation
  • Network troubleshooting

Physical, Mental Requirements and Work Environment:

  • View computer monitor for an extended period of time.
  • On-call and schedule flexing as needed to meet internal and client needs.
  • Sitting for long periods of time.
  • Listening and talking.
  • Requires high finger dexterity.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Equipment Used:

  • Phone
  • Computer

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must pass background check and credit check.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug test.