Storage Backup Administrator

Job Overview:

A multinational telecommunication company located in Smart Village is seeking to hire Storage Backup Administrator with the following duties:

Storage Management:

• Administer and support storage systems (SAN) to ensure high availability and performance.
• Implement storage best practices, including data tiering, snapshots, and replication.
• Monitor storage utilization, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve storage-related issues, including data corruption and performance degradation.
• Linux System Administration:
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.).
• Perform routine system patching and upgrades to maintain system security and integrity.
• Manage user accounts, file systems, permissions, and services.
• Configure and monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.

Backup and Recovery:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, or similar).
• Ensure regular backups are performed, and recovery processes are tested.
• Develop and maintain backup policies to ensure data protection and compliance.
• Troubleshoot backup failures and data recovery procedures.

Virtualization:

• Manage and maintain virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM, etc.).
• Configure and deploy virtual machines, clusters, and resource pools.
• Optimize resource allocation and troubleshoot performance issues in virtualized environments.
• Implement and manage virtual networking, storage, and security features.
• Infrastructure Monitoring and Support:
• Monitor infrastructure health using monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, etc.).
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact services.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
• Documentation and Automation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all infrastructure systems and processes.
• Develop and implement automation scripts sing tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Bash to improve operational efficiency.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Collaborate with other teams (e.g., Network, Database, Security) to resolve infrastructure issues and implement solutions.
• Assist in capacity planning, disaster recovery planning, and other strategic initiatives.

Database Management:

• Administer and maintain databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) across multiple environments.
• Perform regular database tuning, optimization, and monitoring to ensure optimal performance.
• Configure and manage database replication, backups, and restore procedures.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure database availability, security, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks and data corruption.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in managing infrastructure systems, with strong expertise in storage, Linux, backup, virtualization, and databases.
• Proficiency in managing storage technologies (SAN, NAS, iSCSI) and backup software (e.g., Veeam, NetBackup).
• Extensive experience in Linux-based system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
• Solid experience with databases, including installation, tuning, and maintenance (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) for automation and operational tasks
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or SolarWinds.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root-cause analysis.