Backup Architect

Job description

Backup Architect On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Backup Architect for a contract opportunity in Dallas, TX. Backup Architect Job Details The Storage and Backup Architect is responsible for assessing the storage, data management and data protection needs of the business. Based on these assessments, this position will work cross functionally within the cloud architecture team to recommend, and design a go forward architect which addresses currently identified challenges and supports future needs and business objectives for the Managed Services Organization. This position reports to the Cloud Architecture team within the Infrastructure Services organization. As, such this person should also have a working knowledge of cloud and multi-tenant datacenter constructs. This individual may also act as a liaison to other departments, representing the cloud team on all technical matters related to storage management. This position requires a background in storage and backup solutions as well as some SAN management experience, with a demonstrated ability to design and architect complex solution around the data storage, data management and data protection needs of a broad and diverse set of applications and business systems. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary. A strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting disk- and tape-based storage infrastructures is required. A strong background in cloud technologies and the service provider industry is also highly desired. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Assess the storage and backup solutions in use within the core Managed Services Infrastructure • Identify the data storage, management, protection and disaster recover requirements of the various applications and business systems in use across the core shared infrastructure • Evaluate any identified challenges and future needs of these applications and systems in order to recommend and architect needed remediations and potential new storage and backup systems • Ability to apply knowledge of SAN, NAS and Object Storage technologies to the needs of the Manages Services business. • Ability to apply knowledge of SAN fabric architecture and sound technology architecture principles to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions, including zoning, tape drives, tape libraries, disk storage, virtual tape libraries, storage mirroring and deduplication. • Network knowledge, including bandwidth, NIC configuration, CIFS, NFS, and NDMP is required. • Operating systems knowledge, including Windows and Linux, is required. AIX and Solaris knowledge would be a plus. • New technology awareness and research skills are necessary. • Ability to work on project teams, delivering on key project milestones, and communicating effectively with a wide variety of people. • Participation in Disaster Recovery infrastructure planning, building, and testing. • Experience with large storage environments (6PB+). • Experience in performance, tuning and capacity planning is required; as is experience with proactive monitoring and automation. Backup Architect Mandatory Skills • High organizational skills • Ability to handle multi-tasks and meet deadlines • Ability to work efficiently and productively without direction or guidance • Capable of exercising extreme discretion and independent judgment • Ability to handle extremely confidential information in a professional manner • Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, with a high level of confidence • Travel 0% to 5% of the year • MS Office skills especially word and excel • Experience in performance, tuning, and capacity planning • Experience with proactive monitoring and automation • Vendor management • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in strong technical background in industry standard (SAN and NAS) storage technologies, with the proven capability to implement and support complex environments. CommVault backup product experience is desired, as is a strong knowledge of UNIX and Windows operating systems and architecture. • Experience with the EMC family of storage products would be a plus. • Excellent people and communications skills are an absolute requirement. • Excellent troubleshooting skills are required. Bachelor’s degree highly preferred and/or 10-12 or more years’ experience Backup Architect Start Date ASAP Backup Architect Assignment Length 6+ months "Please note that we are not able to work with candidates on H1B Visas or candidates represented by third parties." All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only. Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada. With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company. Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include: • Application Development • Project Management • Quality Assurance • Business/Systems Analysis • Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence • Infrastructure & Network Services • Risk Management & Compliance • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery • Security & Privacy Specialties• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation) • Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation) • ICAP (Contractor Payroll) • Flextrack (Vendor Management System)