Job Openings IT Backup Engineer

About the job IT Backup Engineer

Scope of Work(s):

  • Manage and monitor daily backup operations using Veeam Backup & Replication across VMware, Windows, and Linux/UNIX environments.
  • Administer Veeam Backup Solutions (v11) in a mixed infrastructure involving virtual and physical servers.
  • Configure and maintain backup policies, schedules, and jobs to ensure compliance with Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
  • Monitor replication jobs daily, and resolve failures within four (4) hours to maintain RPO targets.
  • Troubleshoot backup and restore issues related to:
  • Veeam software
  • Dell Data Domain appliances
  • Underlying storage systems
  • Brocade SAN switch connectivity
  • Manage replication of backup data to the designated Disaster Recovery (DR) site, ensuring successful completion according to the established schedule.
  • Monitor the health and performance of the Veeam infrastructure, including Backup Servers, Proxies, Repositories, and WAN Accelerators.
  • Ensure backups are performed in compliance with COMPANYs data retention policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements including encryption, access control, and audit trails.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation of all backup configurations, schedules, incident resolutions, and recovery procedures.
  • Administer and monitor a comprehensive data backup environment, including:
    • Offsite DR setup
    • Tape libraries
    • File recovery systems using multi-vendor solutions

Requirement(s):

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Veeam Backup & Replication (administration and troubleshooting).
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in administering Dell Data Domain platforms.
  • At least 5 years of overall experience in enterprise backup and recovery operations.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in IT roles within the Oil & Gas sector, or other highly regulated industries (e.g., energy, utilities, finance), with exposure to compliance and operational protocols.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages for automation and custom reporting.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining custom operational reports for backup environments.
  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure in offshore or remote environments is preferred.
  • Relevant certifications are highly desirable, such as:
    • VMCE (Veeam Certified Engineer)
    • VMware VCP
    • CompTIA Server+ / Linux+

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process