Data Protection Engineer L3

Experience : 6+ years

Position Overview :

As a Senior Data Protection Backup Specialist at Level 3, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing backup operations using industry-leading platforms such as Commvault, EMC Networker, and IBM Spectrum Protect.

Your role involves ensuring the integrity, availability, and recoverability of critical data assets across the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

Implementation and Configuration :

• Lead the implementation and configuration of backup solutions, including Commvault, EMC Networker, and IBM Spectrum Protect, ensuring alignment with organizational requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define backup policies, schedules, retention periods, and disaster recovery strategies.

Backup Operations Management :

• Oversee daily backup operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving issues to ensure successful backups and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of backup infrastructure to identify and address performance bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and security vulnerabilities.

Disaster Recovery Planning and Testing :

• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans and procedures for critical systems and data assets.
• Coordinate and participate in regular disaster recovery tests and exercises to validate the effectiveness of backup and recovery processes.

Technical Support and Escalation :

• Provide advanced technical support and guidance to junior team members and IT personnel on backup-related issues, configurations, and best practices.
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex backup failures and incidents, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues promptly.

Documentation and Reporting :

• Maintain accurate documentation of backup configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Generate regular reports on backup performance, compliance, and storage utilization for management and stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation :

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data protection and backup solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation to enhance backup efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in managing enterprise backup solutions, with expertise in Commvault, EMC Networker, and IBM Spectrum Protect.
• Strong understanding of backup and recovery concepts, methodologies, and technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and task orchestration.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Certifications such as Commvault Certified Professional (CCP), EMC Proven Professional, and IBM Spectrum Protect Administration would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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Geetha

Senior Technical Recruiter