Backup Administrator - Veeam

Backup Administrator - Veeam


*6-12 months + further extensions*      *Hybrid working - 2 days on site per week*    *Inside IR35*



Are you an experience Backup Administrator looking for a new role? A exciting opportunity is available for one of biggest Banking and Financial services in Europe.


Key areas of responsibility

Maintain data retention for historic data.

• Perform daily, weekly and periodic checks and procedures as required to ensure operational reliability.
• Perform product lifecycle management.
• Test, maintain and improve monitoring and checking.
• Add and remove backups to new and existing servers according to defined process and policy.
• Perform Operational Acceptance Tests for servers for backups.
• Capacity planning of backup environments ensuring appropriate investment is made at the appropriate time.
• Ensure that standards are maintained in line with departmental policies and automated checks where practical.
• Accountable for delivery of individually-assigned projects.

Knowledge/ Technical Skills:
Essential:

• The role requires an in-depth knowledge of Backup & Recovery architectures and technology. In particular, an in depth knowledge of Veeam Backup and replication and IBM Spectrum Protect (Formerly known as TSM).
• Troubleshoot stability and performance problems for Backups.
• Definition and documentation of best practice process and design.
• Install and configure Backup & Recovery hardware and software.
• Identify requirements and develop/deploy solutions for Backup environments.
• Knowledge of working for a company supporting a large number of TSM or Veeam backups.
• Strong knowledge of at least one operating system.
• Clear verbal and written communication to peers and management.
• Willingness to travel between NL and UK and globally as required.