Backup Administrator Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

· Implement and manage backup solutions for critical data and systems.

· Develop and maintain backup and recovery policies and procedures.

· Monitor backup jobs, ensuring data integrity and availability.

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to backup and recovery processes.

· Collaborate with IT teams to optimize backup strategies based on business needs.

· Manage and administer Office 365 applications and services.

· Configure and maintain Office 365 services like Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.

· Develop and enforce MDM and MAM policies to safeguard data and applications.

· Troubleshoot and resolve Office 365-related issues.

· PowerShell Scripting

1- Backup Strategy and Planning:

· Develop and implement comprehensive backup and recovery strategies based on business requirements.

· Design and document backup policies and procedures.

2- Backup Infrastructure Management:

· Configure, deploy, and maintain backup systems and software.

· Monitor backup performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure data integrity.

3- Data Restoration and Recovery:

· Perform data restores and recovery activities in a timely manner.

· Test and validate backup and recovery processes regularly.

4- Backup Policy Enforcement:

· Enforce backup policies and retention schedules.

· Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and organizational policies.

5- Disaster Recovery Planning:

· Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for critical systems and data.

· Conduct regular testing of disaster recovery procedures.

6- Security and Compliance:

· Implement security measures to protect backup infrastructure.

· Ensure compliance with industry standards and data protection regulations.

7- Monitoring and Reporting:

· Monitor backup jobs and generate regular reports on backup status.

· Implement proactive measures to address potential backup issues.

8- Collaboration:

· Work closely with other IT teams to integrate backup solutions with overall IT infrastructure.

· Collaborate on cross-functional projects and initiatives.

9- Capacity Planning:

· Assess and plan for storage capacity requirements.

· Optimize backup infrastructure for efficiency and scalability.

10- Documentation:

· Maintain detailed documentation of backup configurations and processes.

· Develop and update standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Al least 3 years’ experience
• Proven experience in backup administration roles.
• Proficient with backup technologies and tools (e.g., Veritas Veeam, Commvault).
• Strong understanding of storage systems and data protection best practices.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Proven experience as a System Engineer or similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of different backup types and methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and security best practices.
• Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Linux Certified are required.

Job Type: Full-time