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Infojini Inc

Server/Storage Administrator

Pontiac, MI · On-site

Server/Storage Administrator Location: Pontiac, MI Duration: 6+ Months Evaluates, recommends ... EMC Avamar/Data Domain 5. Microsoft Windows Server Qualifications Microsoft Server OS, Internet ...

Comtech, LLC

System Administrator / IBM AIX

Albany, NY · On-site

Install, configure and administer enterprise backup solutions such as EMC Avamar and CommVault. * Use of system performance monitoring tools such as IBM Tivoli Tools, Splunk, Ganglia, and Big Brother.

Syntricate Technologies

Storage Admin

Miami, FL · On-site

Manage and troubleshoot backups and replication with Avamar backup systems. Preferred experience ... Hands-on experience with Dell/EMC midrange storage solutions, including PowerMAX, VPLEX ...

Infojini Inc

Storage Admin

Commerce, MI · On-site

... 4. EMC Avamar/Data Domain 5. Microsoft Windows Server Environment: Microsoft Server OS, Internet Information Services (IIS), Bitlocker, DNS, DHCP, Power Shell Scripting, Exchange, SharePoint ...

krg technology inc

Backup Admin

Cincinnati, OH

... with EMC data domain and VBA. Configuring CommCell and its allied media agents. Configuring CIFS and NFS shares from storage boxes to servers. Capacity Planning -Backup data growth planning ...

Jobsbridge

Sr. EMC Storage Administrato

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Company Description Intelliswift Software, Inc experience as a Storage Administrator working with ... Experience with EMC VPLEX Experience backup technologies like Avamar and EMC datadomain. Experience ...

Xinnovit

Senior System Administrator

Boston, MA

$93K - $126K/yr

Symantec Backup Exec 11 or higher; EMC Avamar - Anti-Virus: Symantec Endpoint Anti-Virus 11 or higher - Deployment tools: SCCM Minimum of four years' experience installing, configuring ...

krg technology inc

Backup (L2 / L3)

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

... with EMC data domain and VBA. Configuring CommCell and its allied media agents. Configuring CIFS and NFS shares from storage boxes to servers. Capacity Planning -Backup data growth planning ...

Saic

Data Protection Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Administer and support enterprise on-premises Commvault data protection platforms * Monitor and ... Hands-on experience with Commvault, Dell EMC Avamar or equivalent enterprise-class data protection ...

krg technology inc

Backup

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

... with EMC data domain and VBA. Configuring CommCell and its allied media agents. Configuring CIFS and NFS shares from storage boxes to servers. Capacity Planning -Backup data growth planning ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for emc avamar backup administrator in the United States is $39.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $53.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an EMC Avamar Backup Administrator?

An EMC Avamar Backup Administrator is an IT professional responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining EMC Avamar backup systems, which are designed for data deduplication and reliable backup and recovery solutions. Their duties typically include setting up backup policies, monitoring backup jobs, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring data is securely backed up and easily restorable in case of data loss. They also work on optimizing backup performance, managing storage capacity, and ensuring compliance with backup and retention policies. This role requires knowledge of EMC Avamar software, networking, and sometimes scripting or automation tools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EMC Avamar Backup Administrator?

To thrive as an EMC Avamar Backup Administrator, you need in-depth knowledge of data backup and recovery principles, experience with EMC Avamar systems, and typically a background in IT or computer science. Familiarity with backup management software, scripting, storage hardware, and industry certifications like Dell EMC Proven Professional are commonly required. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications are important to ensure data integrity, minimize downtime, and maintain reliable backup operations for organizational continuity.

What are some common challenges faced by EMC Avamar Backup Administrators, and how can they be managed effectively?

EMC Avamar Backup Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing backup schedules for large volumes of data, troubleshooting failed backups, and maintaining optimal storage utilization. Staying proactive with regular system monitoring, promptly addressing hardware or network issues, and keeping up-to-date with Avamar patches and updates are key strategies for effective management. Collaboration with database and application teams is crucial to ensure backup consistency and to resolve any data access or permission issues that may arise.

What is the difference between Emc Avamar Backup Administrator vs Data Protection Specialist?

AspectEmc Avamar Backup AdministratorData Protection Specialist
CertificationsEmc Avamar certifications, backup & storage certificationsData protection, backup, and storage certifications
Work EnvironmentData centers, enterprise IT teams, backup operationsIT departments, data management teams, enterprise environments
Industry UsagePrimarily in data storage and backup industriesBroader data management and security sectors

The Emc Avamar Backup Administrator focuses specifically on managing and maintaining Emc Avamar backup systems, ensuring data integrity and recovery. In contrast, a Data Protection Specialist has a broader role, encompassing various backup and security solutions across different platforms. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments but differ in scope and specialization.

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Storage & Backup/Recovery Engineer

Plano, TX • On-site

Procom Consultants Group
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Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Storage & Backup/Recovery Engineer

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Storage & Backup/Recovery Engineer for a contract opportunity in Plano, TX.

Storage & Backup/Recovery Engineer Job Details

Seeking a detail oriented, highly organized, goal oriented/driven individual with excellent communication skills to deliver Data Protection, Backup and Recovery services. Candidate will work closely with Program/Project Management, IT Managers, SME's and project teams to deliver solutions.
Roles & Responsibilities 
- Provide day to day global operational activities for Storage and Backup/Recovery teams including administering storage array architecture, SAN infrastructure, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Enterprise Backup/Restore, Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) and Archival and Retrieval 
- Produce regular reports to assist in cost recovery, capacity planning and consolidation 
- Responsible for capacity planning and performance analysis of backup and recovery infrastructure. 
- Assist in Data Center consolidation efforts 
- Analyze Problems & escalate to appropriate Levels. Hardware /software fault detection and vendor liaison 
- Perform H/W monitoring and maintenance 
- Responsible for advanced troubleshooting of Storage and Backup/Recovery related issues 
- Create and Manage Dataset, Schedule and Retention Policy. Monitoring AVAMAR backups and recovering failed backups 
- Configuring/Managing VMware backups 
- Ensure backup of critical system/application infrastructure via Avamar 

Storage & Backup/Recovery Engineer Mandatory Skills

- Experience in AVAMAR Backup Tool. 
- Strong Knowledge of EMC Avamar concepts 
- AVAMAR server/Client and Administrator console installation. 
- Experience in Avamar grid configuration in large scale data center deployments 
- Multi-site replication experience (Avamar to Avamar) 
- Creating and modifying backup policies and configuring new and existing backup clients 
- Support of backup clients for multiple operating systems (Windows, RHEL) and applications (SQL, Oracle, mysql) 
- AVAMAR system migration concepts 
- Comfortable using GUI and CLI 
- In depth troubleshooting and support on Avamar Servers, Storage Nodes, NDMP Accelerators 
- Data Domain experience with following 
o Integration experience with Avamar and Data Domain 
o Experience supporting DDBOOST plug-in (SQL, Oracle) 
o Multi-site replication (collection, mtree, directory) 
o Comfortable using GUI and CLI 
o Extended Retention 
- Experience in Storage platforms: 
o EMC VMAX (Block), VNX(NAS /BLOCK), CLARION (BLOCK) 
o NETAPP - FAS Series NAS / SAN - CDOT or 7 MODE Experience 
o SAN SWITCHES Like Brocade or Cisco 
o Any other Storage like HP, Pure, Hitachi, HP, Tintri or Oracle ZFS will be a plus 
- 2 + Years of experience in Storage and Backup/Recover platform with multi-vendor storage solutions (EMC, NetApp) 
- Should be a Team Player 
- Good Communication Skills 
- Able to tackle new challenges with little direction 
- Experience with vSphere 5.0 is a Plus 
- Basic Windows and/or Linux Admin skills 
- Basic understanding of Network infrastructure i.e. routing, DNS, etc 
- Ability to work under a process-centric ITIL Framework

Storage & Backup/Recovery Engineer Start Date

ASAP

Storage & Backup/Recovery Engineer Assignment Length

6+ months

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only. 

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