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Storage and Backup Engineer
Role Title: Storage and Backup Engineer
Location: Barrow in Furness (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: Market Rate
Role Description:
To perform day to day Storage & Backup Administration. The role will also provide opportunities to assist with project and transition work as required.
We are looking to employ someone with an aptitude for Infrastructure support, keen to expand their skills in Storage, Backup and SAN support. Someone who can work in a busy and challenging environment, with a proven track record in day-to-day support and project work, delivering to high quality standards.
On-Call and overtime as required
Your Role
BAU support of the SAN environment,
BAU support of the Backup environment,
Performing daily checks,
Storage allocation/deallocation,
SAN switch zoning,
Firmware upgrades,
Managing Backups (end to end configuration, rerunning failed backups)
Tape Management/Rotation
Maintaining documentation,
Producing management reports
Implementing changes according to client change management process,
Problem management/resolution using SNOW,
Disaster recovery testing.
Your Profile
HP and EMC Storage
Brocade and Cisco SAN switches
Storage Management software skills
Familiarity with SAN Switch Management commands (Brocade, and Cisco)
Familiarity with Veritas Netbackup
Familiarity with SNOW Incident and Change Management
An understanding of EMC Networker and HP Data Protector
A keen team player prepared to work alongside more experienced members of the team and embrace new technologies and skills. The successful applicant will be expected to investigate storage problems on EMC storage with Brocade or Cisco SAN switches, as well as ensuring successful backups are taken, so a methodical approach to problem determination is crucial.
Attention to detail
A can-do attitude
A methodical approach to working
An active listener
Ability to work solo or as part of a team
Ability to recognise and raise issues with line management
