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RED Global is delighted to be working with an international client looking for an experienced Senior Backup Specialist to join a dynamic team in the public sector.

As a key member of the IT infrastructure team, you will be responsible for managing and protecting critical data across a range of platforms, with a focus on virtualization, Windows and Linux operating systems, and enterprise-grade backup solutions.

You will play an integral role in designing, implementing, and managing scalable and secure backup strategies, ensuring seamless data protection and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

Backup Management & Data Protection: Implement, manage, and troubleshoot backup solutions across various virtual platforms (Hyper-V, VMware) and operating systems (Linux, Windows). Focus on backup optimization, retention management, and disaster recovery. Backup Software Management: Administer backup software solutions (e.g., Veeam, NetBackup, Rubrik, Commvault) to ensure data integrity, compliance, and recovery speed. Manage backup jobs, restores, and the overall health of the backup environment. Cross-Platform Data Protection: Manage backup solutions in both virtualized and physical environments, ensuring proper data protection across different platforms, including databases (Oracle RMAN) and large-scale storage systems (NetApp, Infinidat). Disaster Recovery Planning: Plan and implement disaster recovery solutions, ensuring seamless business continuity and off-site backup replication. Cloud Integration: Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions for cloud environments, particularly Azure (Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Storage). Integrate on-premises backup solutions with Azure to ensure hybrid data protection. Backup Lifecycle & Automation: Design and implement backup policies and automate backup processes using scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash). Integrate backup solutions with IT management tools to streamline operations. Security & Compliance: Ensure the protection of critical data during backup phases, including encryption, backup security, and management of data recovery policies. Maintain compliance with regulations such as GDPR. Monitoring & Reporting: Use monitoring and reporting tools to ensure successful backup operations, and provide feedback to improve processes.

Required Skills:

Virtual Platforms:

Hyper-V: Experience in managing virtualized environments, including VM backup, configuration, and troubleshooting. VMware: Strong knowledge of VMware technologies, including vSphere, vCenter, and vMotion. Experience with VMware backup products (e.g., Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault).

Operating Systems:

Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS): Expertise in backup management and automation for Linux systems. Microsoft (Windows Server, Active Directory): Experience with backup configuration on Microsoft systems using native and third-party solutions (Veeam, NetBackup). Backup Software: At least two of the following technologies: Veeam: Advanced experience in VM backup, Microsoft 365 protection, and data retention. NetBackup: In-depth knowledge of backup management, job restoration, and optimization. Rubrik/Commvault: Experience with enterprise data management solutions. Oracle RMAN: Expertise in protecting Oracle databases through full and incremental backups.

Storage Solutions:

Experience managing NetApp, Infinidat, Data Domain, and Isilon storage devices for backup and recovery. Cloud Knowledge (Azure): Experience with Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Storage, and Backup Solution Integration for hybrid cloud environments. Backup Lifecycle Management: Ability to design, implement, and manage backup solutions aligned with business needs. Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Practical experience planning for disaster recovery, including off-site backup and replication. Scripting & Automation: Experience in automating backup tasks using scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash).

Required Experience:

Several years of relevant experience in enterprise-level backup management and disaster recovery. Experience in multi-vendor and multi-platform environments. Certifications in backup solutions (Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault) and/or storage technologies (NetApp, EMC) are a plus. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams. Available to join ASAP Based in Italy; Native or fluent in Italian

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