Storage & Backup Administrator

Bengaluru Remote - India HyderabadSite Reliability Engineering - Infrastructure Full Time HybridStorage and Backup AdministratorBengaluru IST Remote or HybridWhy PythianAt Pythian we are experts in strategic database and analytics services driving digital transformation and operational excellence Pythian a multinational company was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments and as enterprises sought more from their data we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics Today we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies including AI to stay competitive We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client s data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud AWS Microsoft Oracle SAP and Snowflake The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today s rapidly changing digital economy Why youAre you a Storage Backup Administrator who wants to provide operational support and consulting services with Pythian to a global client base The ideal candidate must possess in-depth knowledge of storage backup infrastructure and experience in architecting and supporting storage and backup solutions for customers Hands-on experience on NetApp filers DELL EMC storage systems SAN NAS and Unified storage systems Extensive knowledge of Veeam Backup and Replication products Able to lead in storage and backup infrastructure and capacity assessments solution design and implementation If you have a passion for data and solving complex problems then this could be the job for you If this is you and you wonder what it would be like to work at Pythian reach out to us and find out Intrigued to see what a life is like at Pythian Check out pythianlife on and follow on Instagram Not the right job for you Check out what other great jobs Pythian has open around the world What will you be doing Backup 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 Storage 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 What do we need from you This is a wish list If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we re looking for please do apply we d love to hear from you There will be plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to the Team and Customers needs and grow with Pythian While we realise you might not have everything to be the successful candidate for the Storage Backup job you will likely have skills such as 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 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 Provide operational support on a 24 7 rotation basis Strong demonstrated work ethic with a clear focus on customer success What do you get in return Love your career Competitive total rewards and salary package during work hours take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity Love your work life balance Flexibly work remotely from your home or Bengaluru office there s no daily travel requirement to an office All you need is a stable internet connection Love your coworkers Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry Love your development Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance participate in professional development days attend training become certified whatever you like Love your workspace 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 Love yourself Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team 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 DisclaimerThe successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process