Disaster Recovery (DR) Engineer

Job Description

Role Summary

We are looking for a Disaster Recovery Engineer with strong hands-on experience in data centers, poly-cloud, storage, and backup & recovery technologies. This role is execution-focused and will work closely with architects and operations teams to implement, operate, and support DR solutions across on-premises and multi-cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on Linux-based systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and support Disaster Recovery solutions across on-premises data centers and poly-cloud environments.
• Perform hands-on backup, restore, replication, and recovery operations.
• Execute DR drills, failover, and failback activities and validate RTO/RPO objectives.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux operating systems in DR and recovery scenarios.
• Work on storage platforms (SAN/NAS/Object) to support replication and recovery requirements.
• Support network and connectivity dependencies required for DR execution.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to backup jobs, restores, and replication failures.
• Participate in incident response and major outage recovery activities.
• Maintain DR runbooks, SOPs, and operational documentation.
• Collaborate with architecture, cloud, and security teams to ensure DR readiness.
• Provide operational input for DR improvements and optimization.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience in Disaster Recovery operations.
• Practical experience across poly-cloud environments and on-premises data centers.
• Deep expertise in backup and recovery technologies and replication mechanisms.
• Solid understanding of storage technologies (SAN, NAS, object storage).
• Good working knowledge of Linux OS administration.
• Exposure to cloud-based DR designs and recovery workflows.
• Ability to work in 24×7 support and high-pressure recovery scenarios when required.
• Preferred Skills
• Experience with DR automation or orchestration tools.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS / Azure / OCI.
• Relevant certifications in cloud, backup, or Linux (preferred, not mandatory).
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

Qualifications

Basic first aid knowledge.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.