Storage and Backup Senior Specialist

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL | Full time

Expertise

Expertise in enterprise storage technologies — SAN, NAS, and Object Storage (Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE, Pure Storage, etc.).

Strong experience with Backup, Replication, and Recovery solutions (Commvault, Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, Azure Backup, Rubrik, etc.).

Deep knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS storage and data protection architecture; proficiency in cloud-native storage and backup services (Azure Blob, Azure Files, AWS S3, EBS, Glacier, etc.).

Hands‑on experience in storage performance tuning, high availability design, and data lifecycle management.

Skilled in data deduplication, compression, snapshot, and replication mechanisms.

Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible for storage and backup operations.

Expertise in cross‑region replication, DR setup, and resiliency solutions (Azure Site Recovery, Zerto, etc.).

Comprehensive understanding of encryption, key management, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001).

Experience integrating and managing storage monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Zabbix, NetApp Active IQ, or vendor‑native platforms).

Knowledge of tiered storage, archival solutions, and cost optimization strategies for long‑term data retention.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Analytical thinker with strong troubleshooting and decision‑making capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross‑functional technical initiatives.

Proactive, adaptable, and customer‑oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, architecture, and deployment of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud and on‑premises infrastructure solutions.

Design, implement, and oversee enterprise storage and backup solutions across on‑premises and cloud environments.

Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of next‑generation storage and data protection technologies.

Manage storage and backup capacity planning, performance monitoring, and optimization.

Establish and maintain data protection standards, policies, and disaster recovery procedures.

Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure data availability, integrity, and compliance.

Automate provisioning, monitoring, and reporting for storage and backup environments.

Ensure consistent data protection strategies across hybrid and multi‑cloud platforms.

Lead root cause analysis and remediation for complex storage and backup incidents.

Maintain accurate documentation for architecture, configurations, and operational runbooks.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Attain one or more advanced certifications from the following domains :

Storage Specialist.

AWS Certified Advanced Insights or Storage Specialty.

Dell EMC Proven Manpower (Specialist / Expert Level) / NetApp.

Certified Data Administrator – Manpower.

Commvault Certified Expert (CCE) / Veeam Certified Architect.

ITIL Intermediate or higher.

10–12 years of total IT experience, with at least 5–7 years specializing in enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery management.

Proven experience designing, implementing, and leading hybrid (on‑premises and cloud) storage and backup solutions.

Hands‑on experience with performance optimization, capacity management, and automation of data protection operations.

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