Back Up/Data Protection Engineer

Back Up/Data Protection Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by 1753863290

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Back Up/Data Protection Engineer role requires a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in backup technologies and system administration. The position involves managing various server environments and enterprise storage systems, with a focus on specific technologies such as PPDM and Avamar. The role can be performed remotely or from Mexico City, Mexico, and is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and administer backup technologies and system administration tasks.
  • Oversee hands-on operations with PPDM, Avamar, and Data Domain, including DDBoost and code upgrades.
  • Administer VMware ESXi, Windows/Linux servers, and SQL cluster environments.
  • Ensure a strong understanding of NFS, CIFS, iSCSI protocols, and enterprise storage systems.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in IT with a strong background in backup technologies and system administration.
  • Hands-on experience with PPDM, Avamar, and Data Domain, including DDBoost and code upgrades.
  • Experience managing VMware ESXi, Windows/Linux servers, and SQL cluster environments.
  • Strong understanding of NFS, CIFS, iSCSI protocols, and enterprise storage systems.
  • Experience with Data Domain Cloud Tier, Avamar Grid Administration, and Dell PowerProtect (PPDM) is preferred.
  • Exposure to NetApp Cluster-Mode and NetApp Storage Grid.
  • Scripting skills in UNIX Shell or PowerShell.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow, data center networking infrastructure, and public cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of Terraform and FSxN is a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in IT with a strong background in backup technologies and system administration.
  • Hands-on experience with PPDM, Avamar, and Data Domain, including DDBoost and code upgrades.
  • Experience managing VMware ESXi, Windows/Linux servers, and SQL cluster environments.
  • Strong understanding of NFS, CIFS, iSCSI protocols, and enterprise storage systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Data Domain Cloud Tier, Avamar Grid Administration, and Dell PowerProtect (PPDM).
  • Exposure to NetApp Cluster-Mode and NetApp Storage Grid.
  • Scripting skills in UNIX Shell or PowerShell.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow, data center networking infrastructure, and public cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of Terraform and FSxN is a plus.