Storage & Backup Administrator

Summary

Join Pythian as a Storage and Backup Administrator and provide operational support and consulting services to a global client base. You will configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise-class storage solutions, including NetApp ONTAP clusters and DELL EMC systems. Responsibilities include managing backup and recovery processes using Veeam, overseeing retention strategies, and collaborating with vendors. The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of storage and backup infrastructure and experience with various storage systems and backup solutions. This remote position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities. Pythian values employee well-being and provides a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of overall experience
• In-depth knowledge of the NetApp ONTAP clusters, DELL EMC storage systems, Data Domains, and QNAPs
• Strong knowledge of Veeam Backup and Replication solutions
• Provide operational support on a 24/7 rotation basis
• Strong demonstrated work ethic with a clear focus on customer success

Responsibilities

• Configure, upgrade, and set up master servers, backup gateways, backup proxies, and clients for Veeam Backup and Replication
• Set up and administer backup repositories along with backend NAS storage solutions like Data Domains and QNAPs
• Manage Virtual Machine, filer, and database backup jobs in different backup products
• Diagnose and fix issues related to backup and restore, such as failures in backup jobs
• Perform restores for various types of data in the event of data loss, as per customer requirements
• Oversee backup retention strategies and remove obsolete backup files
• Collaborate with Veeam support regarding concerns related to backup, restoration and updates
• Configure and manage enterprise-class storage solutions, NetApp ONTAP clusters, DELL EMC VNX, VNXe, and Unity300
• Advanced working knowledge of FC SANs and associated components, including FC network, FC switches, and proficient in FC switch configuration and upgrades
• Perform zoning and masking at the storage and Fiber switch level and configure hosts with redundant paths
• Good knowledge of Storage Pools, RAID groups, LUN masking, checkpoints and quotas
• Monitor storage hardware health and coordinate with support vendors to perform hardware replacements as needed
• Manage storage allocation requests at the SAN and NAS levels
• Administer NFS and CIFS volumes and shares
• Install and configure backup storage systems, including DELL EMC Data Domains and QNAPs
• Participate in Change Control (CC) and CAB approval processes for maintenance activities and provide regular updates to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in NetApp ONTAP, EMC Storage, or Veeam Backup and Replication would be a plus
• A working knowledge of Linux OS and iSCSI would be an added advantage
• Creative person who looks for new and innovative ways to resolve problems

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards and salary package
• Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office!
• Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
• Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
• We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
• You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more)
• Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity