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 experienceTypically 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar roleProven experience in infrastructure technology managementProficiencies in technical knowledge and teamworkA continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technologyOther Qualifications
An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plusCandidates 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 advantageRelevant certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified : Azure Fundamentals, or Certified Cloud Practitioner, are a plusAt 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.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Information TechnologyIndustries
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