Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Arcserve Network Backup Engineer with the capability to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise-wide backup and recovery solutions using Arcserve UDP (Unified Data Protection) and related technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of network infrastructure, storage systems, and data protection best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Design and Implementation:
- Design and implement scalable and reliable Arcserve UDP-based backup solutions for our diverse IT environment, including physical servers, virtual machines, and cloud-based workloads.
- Configure and optimize backup policies, schedules, and retention periods to meet business requirements and recovery point objectives (RPOs).
- Ensure seamless integration of Arcserve UDP with existing storage infrastructure, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage providers.
- Administration and Maintenance:
- Monitor the health and performance of Arcserve backup infrastructure, including backup servers, storage devices, and network connectivity.
- Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as software updates, patch management, and capacity planning.
- Troubleshoot backup failures, restore errors, and other technical issues promptly and effectively.
- Disaster Recovery and Testing:
- Capable of developing and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans for critical business systems.
- Experienced with disaster recovery drills and exercises to evaluate and improve recovery procedures.
Qualifications:
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Arcserve UDP or other enterprise-level backup solutions.
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing backup infrastructure in a complex IT environment.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), storage technologies (SAN, NAS), and virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Technical Skills:
- Expert-level knowledge of Arcserve UDP architecture, components, and features.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) for backup automation and customization.
- Familiarity with cloud backup solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
Additional Requirements:
- Arcserve Certified Professional (ACP) certification is preferred.
- Experience with other backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of data protection regulations (GDPR, HIPAA) is desirable.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $90.00 - $100.00 per hour
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Please confirm that you are a U.S. Citizen or hold a valid Green Card.
Education:
Experience:
- Design, implement Arcserve solutions for diverse environment: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Arcserve Certified Professional (ACP) certification (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote