Backup and Storage Engineer

College Park, Maryland

Onsite

Contract

$85/hr - $100/hr

Our client is an industry leader Infrastructure, Network and Storage solutions. They are looking for a Back-up and Storage Systems Engineer. This role will primarily focus on managing backup operations for our on-premises data centers running Linux and Windows operating systems, leveraging a combination of Dell, Commvault and legacy mainframe tape storage systems.

Duration: 6 MonthsLocations: College Park, MD

Required Skills & Experience

• US Citizen.

• 8-12 years of experience with planning, designing, and installing enterprise backup solutions.

• Experience with SpectraLogic tape drives and CommVault COTS software.

• Proficiency in VMWare ESXi infrastructure and various backup methodologies for virtualized environments.

• Strong Linux administrative skills, including experience with patching and maintaining backup servers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plan, design, and install enterprise backup solutions to ensure data integrity and availability.

• Provide backup and restore support for two on-premises data centers, managing backup operations for Linux and Windows environments.

• Configure and manage backup infrastructure using SpectraLogic tape drives and CommVault COTS software.

• Perform Linux administrative activities, including maintaining a stable backup/restore environment and patching backup servers.

• Utilize expertise in VMWare ESXi infrastructure to implement various backup methodologies for virtualized environments.

• Work independently to provide input and recommendations during the design phase of backup infrastructure projects.

• Troubleshoot complex problems related to backup solutions and implement effective resolutions.

• Configure and install enterprise backup solutions, as well as manage clients running backup software.

• Evaluate and suggest newer backup technologies to improve efficiency and move away from tape backups.

• Document backup procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

• Vision Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

• Paid Sick Time Leave

• Legal and Identity Protection Plans

• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Posted by: Barry Reimer

Specialization: Technical Engineering / Design / Support