Unitrends Consultant

Summary

Join our team as an experienced Unitrends Consultant to provide part-time, on-demand support for our backup and disaster recovery environment. This role involves assisting with the setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of Unitrends solutions. You will design and implement backup strategies, monitor and troubleshoot systems, and analyze existing setups for performance improvements. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Unitrends products and a flexible schedule to support project-based tasks. You will also provide training and documentation to internal IT teams and assist in disaster recovery efforts. Remote work with flexible hours is offered.

Requirements

• Proven experience with Unitrends backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Strong understanding of backup strategies, data replication, and disaster recovery concepts
• Familiarity with storage solutions, virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud integrations
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and configuration of Unitrends backup appliances and software
• Design and implement backup strategies tailored to organizational needs
• Configure retention policies, replication settings, and disaster recovery options
• Monitor and troubleshoot Unitrends backup systems to ensure smooth operation
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to backup failures, storage, and performance
• Perform system updates, patches, and upgrades as needed
• Analyze existing backup and disaster recovery setups for performance improvements
• Recommend and implement best practices to optimize storage utilization and recovery times
• Provide training and guidance to internal IT teams on Unitrends system usage and maintenance
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for backup configurations, processes, and procedures
• Assist in testing and refining disaster recovery plans
• Provide support during disaster recovery drills or real incidents to ensure data restoration

Preferred Qualifications

• Unitrends Certified Professional (UCP) or equivalent experience
• Certifications in related technologies, such as VMware, Microsoft, or storage solutions

Benefits

• Remote work with potential for occasional onsite support, if required
• Flexible hours based on project needs and task deadlines