Storage and Backup Specialist

Job Description

Job-Specific Skills

Strong expertise in SAN / NAS technologies (Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE, Pure Storage, etc.).

Deep understanding of backup / recovery tools (Veeam, Commvault, Veritas, Azure Backup, etc.).

Experience with FC / iSCSI storage networking, zoning, and LUN provisioning.

Skilled in automation using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.

Understanding of data lifecycle management, retention, and archival strategies.

Experience with replication, snapshots, and disaster recovery setup.

Ability to monitor and tune storage systems (SolarWinds, Zabbix, vendor tools).

Knowledge of encryption, key management, and compliance frameworks.

Ability to guide and mentor junior engineers.

Soft Skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and lead multi-site projects.

Customer-focused, proactive, and adaptable.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise storage and backup solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.

Establish and enforce data protection, retention, and recovery strategies.

Plan and manage storage capacity, performance, and monitoring.

Implement automation for backup operations and job scheduling.

Coordinate with cloud / security teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and refresh cycles.

Perform regular disaster recovery drills.

Maintain documentation for architectures, configurations, and SOPs.

Evaluate emerging storage and backup technologies for continuous improvement.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

One or more relevant certifications such as :

Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Storage certification

AWS Storage Specialty or Solutions Architect Associate

Dell EMC, NetApp, or Commvault certifications

Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) or Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS)

ITIL Foundation

Minimum Experience

8–10 years of overall IT experience.

At least 4–5 years specializing in enterprise storage and backup solutions.

Experience designing, implementing, and managing hybrid (cloud + on-prem) storage architectures.

Hands-on experience in backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.