Job Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Designing and implementing backup and recovery solutions for various data sources, including databases, file systems, and virtual machines.
- Configuring and managing backup software and hardware infrastructure.
- Monitoring backup jobs and performing regular backups to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans and procedures.
- Testing backup and recovery processes to ensure they meet recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).
- Troubleshooting backup and recovery issues and providing timely resolution.
- Collaborating with IT teams to identify and mitigate risks related to data loss and system downtime.
- Providing technical expertise and guidance on backup and recovery best practices.
- Documenting backup and recovery processes, procedures, and configurations.
- Staying updated on emerging technologies and trends in backup and recovery.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed):
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in backup and recovery engineering or a related role.
- Strong understanding of backup and recovery concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
- Experience with backup software such as Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, or Veeam.
- Knowledge of backup storage technologies, including tape libraries, disk-based storage, and cloud storage.
- Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Bash.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) (optional but beneficial).
Skill Set:
- Backup and Recovery Solutions
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Backup Software Administration
- Storage Technologies
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Continuous Improvement
This Backup and Recovery Engineer role requires a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of innovative business backup and restoration solutions that drive business continuity programs.