Job Title: Data Protection Specialist
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We are seeking a highly skilled Data Protection Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in the field of data protection.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the day-to-day operations of IT and OT data protection infrastructure. This includes ensuring the integrity, availability, and recoverability of enterprise data across backup, restore, replication, and tape management processes.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Backup & Restore Operations: Monitor daily backup jobs and investigate any errors, warnings, or failures; resolve or escalate as appropriate.
* Maintain and execute infrastructure operations checklists, escalating anomalies as required.
* Ensure timely resolution of backup/restore related support tickets.
* Maintain Commvault Clients, Storage Resources, Storage Policies & Schedule Policies.
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Documentation & Reporting: Develop and maintain procedural documentation and wiki articles for common data protection tasks (e.g., server onboarding, restore procedures, replication checks).
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Infrastructure & Patch Management: Coordinate regular patching and updates across Commvault Software Maintenance Releases and Feature Releases, Commvault Distributed Software Media agent OS/BIOS/firmware Tape library firmware Commvault server OS patching.
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Replication & Virtualization: Monitor and report on replication jobs (RecoverPoint, Commvault Dash copies, database DR copies). Perform VMware data protection tasks, including snapshots and VM restores.
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Tape Library & Offsite Rotation: Oversee tape library operations: Cleaning cycles, tape ordering, labelling, and scratch media replenishment Daily ejection of cyber-protect media Hardware installation and replacement coordination Managing data retention and disposal under information governance guidelines and ensuring compliance with legal requirements Manage offsite tape rotation: Liaise with third-party storage providers Maintain inventory and disposal logs Ensure compliance with secure storage requirements Liaise with staff in Disaster Recovery site regarding tape rotation process.
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Procurement & Vendor Coordination: Raise purchase requests for data protection-related items (e.g., tapes, support contracts, offsite storage). Support vendor coordination for hardware and service delivery.
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Infrastructure Monitoring & Checklist Execution: Monitor the general health of IT infrastructure components, including physical hardware, virtual environments, disk libraries, and media agents. Track infrastructure metrics such as capacity, performance, and licensing. Complete daily, weekly, and monthly operational checklists to ensure system reliability. Escalate anomalies and issues identified during checklist execution.
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Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in data protection operations within IT/OT environments. Working knowledge of Commvault, RecoverPoint, and VMware backup technologies desirable. Familiarity with Windows and Linux OS, virtualization, and networking fundamentals (OSI model, TCP/IP, IPv4, LAN/WAN).
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Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced Data Protection Specialist looking for a new challenge, please apply today!
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