Backup Administrator
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Engineer – Data Protection (L3 | Veritas NetBackup)
Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 8+ Years
Shift: Rotational Shifts (24/7 support model)
Notice Period: Immediate joiners or up to 15–20 days preferred
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly experienced L3 Data Protection Engineer specializing in Veritas NetBackup (Windows & Linux) . The role involves designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-grade backup and recovery solutions, ensuring high availability, security, and cyber resilience of critical data across global environments.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Implementation
- Design and deploy robust data protection strategies using Veritas NetBackup
- Architect scalable and secure backup solutions aligned with business needs
Backup & Recovery Operations (L3 Ownership)
- Manage and optimize backup/recovery processes across Windows & Linux environments
- Ensure data integrity, performance tuning, and high availability
Advanced Troubleshooting & Support
- Act as L3 escalation point for complex backup/recovery issues
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes
Cyber Resilience & Security
- Implement ransomware protection strategies (immutability, anomaly detection, air-gap concepts)
- Strengthen data protection posture against evolving cyber threats
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with global clients and internal teams for solution alignment
- Support presales/architecture discussions where required
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
- Create SOPs, runbooks, and best practice guides
- Mentor L1/L2 engineers and support skill development
Required Skills & Expertise
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in Veritas NetBackup (mandatory)
- Strong expertise in Windows & Linux backup environments
- Proven experience in enterprise backup, restore, and disaster recovery planning
- Deep understanding of NetBackup architecture, policies, storage lifecycle, and media management
- Experience in handling L3 escalations and critical incident management
- Knowledge of cyber resilience, ransomware protection, and data security concepts
- Exposure to global support models and client-facing roles
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility to work in rotational shifts
Good to Have
- Experience with cloud backup (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Knowledge of other backup tools or storage technologies
- Scripting/automation exposure (Shell, Python, etc.)
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale global environments
- Exposure to advanced data protection and cyber resilience strategies
- Collaborative and growth-focused work culture
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