Backup and Storage Administrator/Engineer (remote)

Johnson Controls is seeking a skilled Backup and Storage Administrator/Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing diverse enterprise storage technologies (SAN, NAS) and backups, optimizing backup/storage solutions that meet the organization's data management needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of backup/storage environments while supporting operational initiatives aligned with business objectives. Candidate needs to be a US citizen. No sponsorship provided.

How you will do it

• Support diverse backup and storage solutions (DELL EMC, IBM Storage, Isilon ..etc) including SAN, NAS, and object storage systems.

• Collaborate with Engineering team and work in a DevOps mode to achieve organization goals.

• Regular maintenance of backup/storage systems and infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability.

• Implement best practices for backup/storage management, including provisioning, monitoring, and performance tuning.

• Analyze current and future backup/storage capacity needs, forecasting growth and planning for resource allocation.

• Continuously monitor storage utilization and performance metrics, optimizing configurations for efficiency.

• Implement security best practices for backup/storage environments, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with industry standards.

• Perform periodical assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to security policies.

• Provide support for backup/storage-related issues, troubleshooting and resolving complex problems.

• Collaborate with IT teams to address cross-functional challenges and improve overall system reliability.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for backup/storage architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

• Share knowledge and best practices with team members, providing training and mentorship as needed.

• Stay current with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in backup/storage solutions and data management.

• Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance storage performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

• Support the current backup environment and recovery strategies and ensure data integrity and availability.

• Conduct regular testing of disaster recovery plans and provide support for the overall DR exercises/rehearsals from Backup/Storage Standpoint.

What you will need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in backup/storage administration

• Proven experience with various storage technologies, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage solutions.

• Strong knowledge of Backup/Storage Operations.

• Strong knowledge of storage protocols (e.g., iSCSI, NFS, CIFS, Fibre Channel) and management tools.

• Experience with backup and recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, CommVault, NetBackup).

• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and their integration with storage systems.

Preferred

• Experience working with Legacy Storage Technologies such as VMAX, VNX & HP XP, Isilon, Unity, NetApp, IBM Storage Technologies, Backup Exec.

• Experience working with Backup Technologies - IBM Spectrum Protect(TSM) & Dell Networker, Avamar

• Knowledge of data deduplication, compression, and tiered storage strategies.

• Familiarity with ITIL best practices and experience in change management processes.

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Storage Networking Expert (CSNE), NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), or equivalent