21/10/2024
Job Title: Backup and Storage Specialist
Location: Amman, Jordan
Contract Period: 1 Year (264 days)
Work Model: Onsite
Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled Backup and Storage Specialist to join our team in Amman. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting the organization’s backup and storage systems. You will ensure data is stored securely, backed up regularly, and recoverable in case of data loss or disaster.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Backup Management:
Develop and implement backup policies and procedures.
Perform regular backups of data, applications, and systems.
Monitor backup jobs and resolve any issues or failures promptly.
Storage Management:
Design and manage storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, and DAS systems.
Monitor storage capacity and performance and plan for future growth.
Ensure data redundancy and high availability for critical systems.
Disaster Recovery:
Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans to minimize data loss.
Conduct regular disaster recovery testing and drills.
Ensure data recovery procedures are efficient and effective.
Security:
Implement security measures to protect data from unauthorized access and breaches.
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and policies.
Manage encryption of stored and backed-up data.
Troubleshooting and Support:
Diagnose and resolve backup and storage-related issues.
Provide support for data recovery requests.
Collaborate with IT teams to optimize backup and storage systems.
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain detailed documentation of backup and storage configurations and procedures.
Generate reports on backup status, storage usage, and performance metrics.
Vendor Management:
Work with vendors to procure storage hardware and software.
Manage vendor relationships and support contracts.
Qualifications:
Proficiency in backup software (e.g., Veritas NetBackup, Veeam).
Knowledge of storage technologies (e.g., Dell EMC PowerMAX/Isilon/ECS/VNX, DS8K, MDS SAN Directors).
Familiarity with various operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, Unix).
Ability to optimize backup and storage systems for efficiency.
Experience: Minimum of 3+ years in a similar role.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for this role, please send your resume to [email protected].
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.