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VDart Inc

EMC Backup Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Backup Enterprise Engineering role includes participating in the design, configuration, development ... Design and implement solutions for data storage and maintenance. Upgrade software, apply patches ...

VDart Inc

EMC Backup Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Backup Enterprise Engineering role includes participating in the design, configuration, development ... Design and implement solutions for data storage and maintenance. Upgrade software, apply patches ...

Integrated Resources INC

Storage Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

This position is for a Backup Engineer who is an information technology professional who designs ... Backup/Archiving: tape, Data Domain, NetBackup, Centera OpsCenter experience is a must NetBackup ...

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Backup Engineer - Commvault & NetBackup

Spring, TX • On-site

Noblesoft Technologies
Software Development • 51 - 200 employees
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Job Title             : Backup Engineer – Commvault & NetBackup

Location            : Spring, TX
 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and maintain enterprise backup solutions using Commvault and NetBackup.
  • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot backup jobs, schedules, and policies.
  • Perform regular backup validation, restore testing, and disaster recovery drills.
  • Collaborate with application, database, and infrastructure teams to ensure backup coverage and SLAs.
  • Manage backup storage capacity, retention policies, and tape library operations.
  • Implement and maintain backup reporting and alerting mechanisms.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide L2/L3 support for backup-related incidents and service requests.
  • Document backup architecture, procedures, and recovery plans.
 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong experience with Commvault Complete Backup & Recovery and Veritas NetBackup.
  • Knowledge of backup strategies for VMware, Hyper-V, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, and file systems.
  • Familiarity with cloud backup integrations (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Experience with deduplication, encryption, and data retention policies.
  • Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for automation.
  • Understanding of ITIL processes and incident/change management tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Commvault Certified Professional, Veritas Certified Specialist) are a plus.
 

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with backup hardware (tape libraries, disk arrays, cloud gateways).
  • Exposure to enterprise storage systems and SAN/NAS environments.
Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and business continuity