ITC Infotech - Backup & Storage Engineer - SAN / NAS

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled L3 Backup and Storage Engineer responsible for architecting, administering, and optimizing enterprise backup and storage solutions.

The role entails handling critical incidents, designing recovery strategies, and mentoring junior engineers, while ensuring security, scalability, and high availability of storage Skills :

• Expert level proficiency in Commvault including custom job scripting, deduplication, and cloud connector configurations.
• Deep knowledge of SAN / NAS technologies, including zoning, LUN masking, multipathing, and storage tiering.
• Mastery of RAID levels, performance tuning, and predictive failure analysis.
• Strong experience in NFS configuration, client behavior analysis, and integration with heterogeneous environments.
• Advanced understanding of Active Directory, DNS, LDAP, and Kerberos.
• Scripting capabilities in PowerShell, Shell, or Python for automation and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Zabbix) and ITSM frameworks.
• Ability to handle escalations and drive mission-critical :
• Lead Design, architecture backup and optimization using Commvault backup solutions.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot NAS / SAN environments, including iSCSI and Fibre Channel.
• Upgrade Commvault infrastructure (CommServe, Media Agents).
• Define and optimize global deduplication and storage policies.
• Automate backup tasks using scripts / APIs.
• Integrate Commvault with cloud storage (Azure, AWS).
• Review licensing, capacity, and resource utilization.
• Lead DR planning and execution for critical apps.
• Design cross-site replication and copy policies.
• Ensure compliance with audit, security, and retention standards.
• Manage high-performance RAID setups, ensuring fault tolerance and data integrity.
• Resolve complex access issues and performance bottlenecks in NFS shares.
• Audit and maintain Active Directory structures, including GPOs and replication relevant to backup systems.
• Drive capacity planning and lifecycle management for storage infrastructure.
• Develop automation scripts for backup validation, reporting, and compliance.
• Own disaster recovery strategy planning, testing, and execution.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and server teams to align storage strategies.
• Prepare detailed architecture documents, SOPs, and RCA reports for enterprise stakeholders.
• Mentor L1 / L2 analysts and lead technology onboarding initiatives.
• Participate in RFP reviews and vendor selection for backup / storage technologies.

(ref : hirist.tech)