Data Protector Implementation Specialist

Summary

Join our team as a Data Protector Implementation Specialist to lead the design, deployment, and migration of a new Micro Focus Data Protector 23.4 environment. This project involves upgrading from Data Protector 10.80 to 23.4 and implementing a new infrastructure on RHEL8. You will be responsible for building and documenting the initial deployment, enabling internal teams to replicate the setup for additional environments. The role requires expertise in Data Protector architecture, backup strategies, and Linux-based deployments. You will also be responsible for training and guiding internal staff on configuration and maintenance. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to create detailed technical documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Data Protector administration, upgrades, and migrations
• Expertise in Micro Focus Data Protector 10.x & 23.x
• Strong knowledge of Linux (RHEL8), backup architecture, and tape library integration
• Experience with Oracle8 backup strategies and VEAgent configurations
• Ability to create detailed technical documentation and guide internal teams
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in complex backup environments

Responsibilities

• Design & implement a new Data Protector 23.4 architecture
• Deploy and configure two physical servers per environment: 1 Media Agent (RHEL8) 1 Cell Manager (RHEL8)
• Corresponding tape library integration
• Migrate the Cell Manager internal database from Data Protector 10.80 to 23.4
• Configure Data Protector policies, backup specifications, and retention schedules
• Ensure best practices for backup performance, security, and scalability
• Develop comprehensive deployment documentation for internal teams
• Guide internal staff on configuring additional environments (total of 6 sites)
• Provide training and knowledge transfer on Data Protector administration and maintenance
• Perform validation testing to ensure successful backup and restore operations
• Optimize backup specifications (currently configured 1:1 to each client)
• Verify integration with existing Windows jump box and remote RHEL6 Cell Manager setup
• Troubleshoot and resolve any compatibility issues between Oracle8, Virtual Environments, and Linux file systems