Description : Role Overview :
We are hiring a Storage and Backup Administrator with over 7 years of experience to design, implement, and maintain robust backup and storage infrastructures. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with backup tools like Cohesity, Avamar, Commvault, and possess strong technical knowledge of storage systems (SAN / NAS), cloud storage, and virtualization technologies. This is a critical role supporting enterprise data protection, disaster recovery, and storage optimization initiatives across on-premises and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, deploy, and manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions using tools such as Cohesity, Avamar, and Commvault.
- Administer and monitor storage systems including SAN, NAS, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage).
- Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting mechanisms using tools like AppDynamics and Splunk to ensure optimal storage and backup performance.
- Perform regular backups, restorations, and conduct disaster recovery tests to validate business continuity plans.
- Monitor backup job status, address failures, and optimize backup schedules and storage usage.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to align storage and backup solutions with organizational standards and compliance requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to backup failures, storage capacity, latency, or performance degradation.
- Participate in capacity planning, upgrades, patching, and performance tuning of backup and storage systems.
- Document operational procedures, system configurations, and recovery plans.
Required Skills & Experience :
7+ years of hands-on experience in backup and storage administration in medium to large enterprise environments.In-depth experience with backup tools : Cohesity, Avamar, Commvault.Strong knowledge of storage technologies including NetApp, HPE, Qumulo, etc.Proficient in virtualization platforms : VMware, Hyper-V.Experience with cloud storage platforms like AWS S3 and Azure Blob.Good knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell or Bash for automation and monitoring.Solid understanding of data protection, retention policies, and disaster recovery practices.Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.Preferred Qualifications :
Certifications in Cohesity or related storage / backup platforms.Familiarity with ITIL processes, incident / change management, and data governance standards.Experience with automating storage and backup operations.(ref : hirist.tech)