Lead Storage Backup Engineer

Overview

Lead Storage Backup Engineer role at DXC Technology. Responsibilities

Lead a team of Storage and backup administrators, providing guidance and mentorship Set goals, monitor progress, and ensure the team meets the bigger team objectives Collaborate with individuals inside the team and with other global IT teams to complete project work Engage with all levels of management and key stakeholders to develop, implement, and manage support and operational objectives Identify and incorporate future service management needs into a well-considered multi-year roadmap across the support areas Support achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc Build the organizational capacity necessary to execute the strategy Generate custom reports / dashboards and Knowledgebase documentation Strong understanding of storage technologies (SAN, NAS, cloud storage), operating systems, networking concepts, and backup solutions Perform installation and implementation of storage systems and hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) from vendors such as Dell, IBM and HPE Assist in the deployment and configuration of virtualization environments Manage and maintain an organization\'s data storage systems, including ensuring data availability, integrity, and security through configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting storage hardware and software Ensure backup solutions provide logging, alerting, and notifications while monitoring backup schedules for completion or failure Collaborate with other IT teams (network, database, application) to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval Manage and operate backup solutions including job creation, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting Collaborate with senior engineers to support and maintain data center infrastructure Create and maintain technical documentation, including Low-Level Design (LLD) and As-Built documentation Support day-to-day data center operations, including equipment racking, cabling, and hardware maintenance Understand networking fundamentals and data center operations Ensure backup solution disaster readiness and backup operations functionality in disaster recovery situations Work with application stakeholders to define backup policies, recovery objectives, backup schedules and recovery time objectives for each application, and provide support to application teams during projects and implementations Apply technology best practices, upgrades, vendor recommendations, and SLAs / OLAs, in addition to target KPIs Follow best practices and procedures to ensure a secure, stable, and high-performing environment Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience Typically 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role Proven experience in infrastructure technology management Proficiencies in technical knowledge and teamwork A continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology Other Qualifications

An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus Candidates must have strong working knowledge of Dell PowerMax, ScaleIO, Isilon, Dell Data Protection, Data Domain (incl. CRS) Relevant storage and backup or infrastructure certifications are a strong advantage Relevant certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified : Azure Fundamentals, or Certified Cloud Practitioner, are a plus At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Information Technology Industries

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