Senior Backup Architect (M/F/D) Lazio

Senior Backup Architect (M/F/D)
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Senior Backup Architect | ITALY ONLY | 14+ months | RemoteRED Global is delighted to be working with an internal client looking for an experiencedSenior Backup Specialistto join a dynamic team in the public sector. As a key member of the IT infrastructure team, you will be responsible for managing and protecting critical data across a range of platforms, with a focus on virtualization, Windows and Linux operating systems, and enterprise-grade backup solutions. You will play an integral role in designing, implementing, and managing scalable and secure backup strategies, ensuring seamless data protection and business continuity. Key Responsibilities:Backup Management & Data Protection: Implement, manage, and troubleshoot backup solutions across various virtual platforms (Hyper-V, VMware) and operating systems (Linux, Windows).

Focus on backup optimization, retention management, and disaster recovery.

Backup Software Management:Administer backup software solutions (e. g. , Veeam, NetBackup, Rubrik, Commvault)to ensure data integrity, compliance, and recovery speed.

Manage backup jobs, restores, and the overall health of the backup environment. Cross-Platform Data Protection: Manage backup solutions in both virtualized and physical environments, ensuring proper data protection across different platforms, including databases (Oracle RMAN) and large-scale storage systems (NetApp, Infinidat).

Disaster Recovery Planning: Plan and implement disaster recovery solutions, ensuring seamless business continuity and off-site backup replication.

Cloud Integration: Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions for cloud environments, particularly Azure (Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Storage).

Integrate on-premises backup solutions with Azure to ensure hybrid data protection.

Backup Lifecycle & Automation: Design and implement backup policies and automate backup processes using scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash).

Integrate backup solutions with IT management tools to streamline operations.

Security & Compliance: Ensure the protection of critical data during backup phases, including encryption, backup security, and management of data recovery policies.

Maintain compliance with regulations such as GDPR.

Monitoring & Reporting: Use monitoring and reporting tools to ensure successful backup operations, and provide feedback to improve processes. Required Skills & Experience:Virtual Platforms:Hyper-V: Experience in managing virtualized environments, includingVM backup, configuration, and troubleshooting.

VMware: Strong knowledge of VMware technologies, including vSphere, vCenter, and vMotion.

Experience with VMware backup products (e. g. , Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault). Operating Systems:Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS): Expertise in backup management and automation for Linux systems.

Microsoft (Windows Server, Active Directory): Experience with backup configuration on Microsoft systems using native and third-party solutions (Veeam, NetBackup).

Backup Software: At least two of the following technologies: Veeam: Advanced experience in VM backup, Microsoft 365 protection, and data retention.

NetBackup: In-depth knowledge of backup management, job restoration, and optimization.

Rubrik/Commvault: Experience with enterprise data management solutions.

Oracle RMAN: Expertise in protecting Oracle databases through full and incremental backups. Storage Solutions:Experience managing NetApp, Infinidat, Data Domain, and Isilon storage devices for backup and recovery.

Cloud Knowledge (Azure): Experience with Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Storage, and Backup Solution Integration for hybrid cloud environments.

Backup Lifecycle Management: Ability to design, implement, and manage backup solutions aligned with business needs.

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Practical experience planning for disaster recovery, including off-site backup and replication.

Scripting & Automation: Experience in automating backup tasks using scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash). Desired Qualifications:Several years of relevant experience in enterprise-level backup management and disaster recovery.

Experience in multi-vendor and multi-platform environments.

Certifications in backup solutions (Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault) and/or storage technologies (NetApp, EMC) are a plus.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

Available to join ASAP Based in Italy; Native or fluent in Italian