NetBackup Engineer
Posted 5 days ago by X4 Technology
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The NetBackup Administrator role is a 6-month contract position based in Leeds, requiring expertise in Veritas NetBackup environments. The candidate will primarily work remotely but must be onsite two days a week to collaborate with the client and onsite teams. Responsibilities include managing backup and recovery operations, developing automation scripts, and implementing disaster recovery strategies. The position is classified as outside IR35, indicating a flexible working arrangement with a focus on technical proficiency in backup solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain Veritas NetBackup environments, including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations
- Deploy, configure, and manage NetBackup Flex and Access Appliances
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, PowerShell, or Python for backup task automation, log analysis, and system monitoring
- Manage Docker-based NetBackup container instances and Linux servers supporting backup infrastructure
- Troubleshoot and resolve storage, networking, and connectivity issues related to backup environments
- Implement and monitor security best practices including RBAC, encryption, firewall configurations, and integration with MFA, Active Directory, and CyberArk
- Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies ensuring data resilience
- Manage hybrid cloud backup solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms
- Support backup and recovery operations for virtualized environments such as VMware
- Oversee database backup solutions, specifically SQL Server and Oracle RMAN
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security and operational standards
Key Skills:
- Proven expertise in Veritas NetBackup Administration including Flex and Access Appliances
- Strong scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation and monitoring
- Hands-on experience with Linux administration and containerization technologies (Docker)
- Solid understanding of networking protocols and storage configurations within backup environments
- Knowledge of security controls including RBAC, encryption, firewall rules, MFA, AD, and CyberArk integration
- Experience with cloud backup solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware
- Disaster recovery planning and execution
- Database backup administration for SQL Server and Oracle RMAN
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and onsite in Leeds 2 days per week
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: NetBackup Administrator (6-Month Contract, Outside IR35)
Location: Leeds (2 Days Onsite)
Contract Type: 6 Months, Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: 2 days per week onsite, remainder remote
NetBackup Engineer
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced NetBackup Administrator for a 6-month contract role supporting a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP). This position requires a deep understanding of Veritas NetBackup environments and associated technologies, with a strong focus on backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. The successful candidate will be working predominantly remotely but is expected to be onsite in Leeds 2 days per week to collaborate closely with the client and onsite teams.
NetBackup Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Veritas NetBackup environments, including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations
- Deploy, configure, and manage NetBackup Flex and Access Appliances
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, PowerShell, or Python for backup task automation, log analysis, and system monitoring
- Manage Docker-based NetBackup container instances and Linux servers supporting backup infrastructure
- Troubleshoot and resolve storage, networking, and connectivity issues related to backup environments
- Implement and monitor security best practices including RBAC, encryption, firewall configurations, and integration with MFA, Active Directory, and CyberArk
- Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies ensuring data resilience
- Manage hybrid cloud backup solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms
- Support backup and recovery operations for virtualized environments such as VMware
- Oversee database backup solutions, specifically SQL Server and Oracle RMAN
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security and operational standards
NetBackup Engineer
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven expertise in Veritas NetBackup Administration including Flex and Access Appliances
- Strong scripting skills in Bash , PowerShell , or Python for automation and monitoring
- Hands-on experience with Linux administration and containerization technologies (Docker)
- Solid understanding of networking protocols and storage configurations within backup environments
- Knowledge of security controls including RBAC, encryption, firewall rules, MFA, AD, and CyberArk integration
- Experience with cloud backup solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware
- Disaster recovery planning and execution
- Database backup administration for SQL Server and Oracle RMAN
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and onsite in Leeds 2 days per week
If this role is of interest, please apply now.