Backup Solutions Administrator
Who we are.
GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.
Role purpose
As a Backup Solutions Administrator, you will design, implement, manage, and maintain backup and recovery systems. Your responsibilities will include creating and managing robust backup solutions, collaborating with system and database administrators, and other IT professionals to develop and enforce backup policies. You will perform regular backups and ensure swift data recovery in case of data loss or system failures.
Key responsibilities
Backup System Management
Design, implement, and maintain backup solutions. Manage backup software, hardware, and storage resources. Monitor backup processes and troubleshoot issues.
Backup Policies and Procedures
Develop and enforce backup policies for consistent data protection. Regularly review and update backup policies to align with best practices.
Data Recover
Plan and execute data recovery operations for data loss or system failures.
Regularly test recovery procedures to meet RTO and RPO. Ensure compliance with data security policies and implement encryption.
Performance Monitoring and Optimization
Monitor and optimize backup system performance.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Documentation and Support
Maintain documentation of backup configurations and recovery plans.
Generate reports on backup status, performance, and compliance.
Collaborate with system administrators, database administrators, and other IT staff.
Skills
Professional Experience
Proven experience as a Backup Administrator or in a similar role.
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of backup and recovery software and technologies (. Veeam, Commvault). Familiarity with servers systems and data protection methodologies.
Skilled in monitoring backup systems and optimizing performance. Ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in backup and recovery processes.
Cloud Migrations and Centralizations:
Knowledge of cloud-based backup services, architecture, and best practices for scalability and performance. Expertise in planning and executing data recovery operations.
Knowledge of disaster recovery procedures and best practices.
Certifications and Additional Skills
ITIL Certification (highly desirable)
Certification in backup and recovery solutions
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
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