Expedient is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backups Engineer with a strong background in the Commvault and/or Cohesity platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting our organization's backup systems to ensure the safety and integrity of our data.
Sponsorship is not provided.Expedient is an established leader in the cloud computing industry. We are an award-winning employer of great talent and cutting edge emerging technology. For more information about us check out our website at www.expedient.com
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage the organization's backup and recovery strategies using Data Protection software.
- Perform regular system backups and recovery procedures, ensuring all required file systems and data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media.
- Monitor the performance of backup processes, identifying problems and implementing solutions to ensure the effectiveness of backups.
- Conduct regular audits of backup and recovery procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to backup and recovery processes.
- Collaborate with Support and Delivery functions to ensure seamless and efficient data protection and recovery of client data across all platforms and systems.
- Provide technical support and guidance on backup and recovery issues to other team members.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest data protection technologies and industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to backup procedures, system configuration, and recovery processes.
- Participate in disaster recovery tests and actual events, ensuring the successful recovery of data and systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, preferred.
- Proven experience as a Backup Engineer, with a focus on Commvault or Cohesity technology.
- Strong knowledge of backup and recovery principles, practices, and procedures.
- Proficiency in managing and maintaining Commvault or Cohesity backup environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex backup issues.
- Ability to use APIs to automate routine tasks/maintenance plans.
- Familiarity with S3 protocol and data archiving.
- Strong understanding of data protection regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Certifications in related technologies would be an advantage.
Salary for this position is directly based on your experience and skill set. Estimated annual salary is $100,000 to $125,000. This role may require availability outside of regular business hours to address urgent issues or perform system maintenance. Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.Physical Requirements:Sitting for extended periods and working with a computer. However, it may also involve some physical activities such as lifting computer equipment.
WORKING FOR EXPEDIENT
We prioritize ongoing education and continuous innovation to remain at the forefront of the information technology landscape. Our commitment to learning is reflected in our comprehensive employee training and tuition reimbursement programs, which are driven by our employees and funded by Expedient 100%.
For our full-time employees we offer an exceptional benefits package including three weeks of paid time off annually that increases with tenure plus your birthday off and a health holiday to be used for preventive care.
We offer parental leave, top-tier medical, dental, and vision, disability and life insurance, at an affordable rate, wellness engagement opportunities, and a 401(k) with a generous match.
We also recognize the importance of a comfortable and convenient work environment. We offer a hybrid work model for many roles, paid parking and other perks.Expedient is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive fair and equitable consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
