Storage and Backup Administrator

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Storage & Backup Administrator at Pythian providing support and consulting services to global clients. In-depth knowledge of storage & backup infrastructure is required.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Perform restores for various types of data in the event of data loss, as per customer requirements.
  • Oversee backup retention strategies and remove obsolete backup files.
  • Collaborate with Veeam support regarding concerns related to backup, restoration and updates.
  • 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.
  • Monitor storage hardware health and coordinate with support vendors to perform hardware replacements as needed.
  • Manage storage allocation requests at the SAN and NAS levels.
  • Administer NFS and CIFS volumes and shares.
  • Install and configure backup storage systems, including DELL EMC Data Domains and QNAPs.
  • Participate in Change Control (CC) and CAB approval processes for maintenance activities and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation in an escalation capacity.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • A working knowledge of Linux OS and iSCSI would be an added advantage.
  • Creative person who looks for new and innovative ways to resolve problems.
  • Provide operational support on a 24/7 rotation basis.
  • Strong demonstrated work ethic with a clear focus on customer success.

Benefits:

  • Competitive total rewards package.
  • Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
  • Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office!
  • Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
  • We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
  • You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more).
  • Generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.