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Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Engineer with strong expertise in Commvault and Metallic Backup solutions. The role requires advanced troubleshooting, design, and operational ownership of enterprise backup environments, along with basic (L1-level) HP Storage hardware knowledge to support hardware replacement activities. Key Responsibilities Act as L2 & L3 escalation point for data protection incidents, problems, and service requests. Design, implement, and manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions using Commvault and Metallic. Perform root cause analysis and drive permanent fixes for complex backup failures and performance issues. Manage backup policies, schedules, retention, replication, and disaster recovery readiness. Support backup operations across physical, virtual, and cloud workloads. Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for critical incidents and upgrades. Provide guidance and mentoring to L1/L2 teams and review operational procedures. Participate in on-call rotations and handle P1/P2 incidents as required. Storage (L1-Level) Responsibilities Basic knowledge of HP Storage hardware (disk, controller, power supply, cable replacements). Perform or coordinate hardware replacement activities following standard procedures. Work with storage vendors for part replacement and issue resolution. Required Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Commvault Complete Backup & Recovery Experience with Windows & Linux servers VMware / Hyper-V Databases (SQL, Oracle, SAP, Exchange) Cloud backup experience (Azure/AWS) Storage technologies (SAN, NAS, object storage) Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, ports) Upgrades, Enhancements & Optimization. Good to Have Exposure to cloud workloads (Azure / AWS backup integration). ITIL process knowledge (Incident, Problem, Change). Vendor management and documentation experience. Soft Skills Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Clear communication and stakeholder management Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations Team mentoring and knowledge-sharing mindset Interested candidates with short notice or immediate joiners share your updated resume @ geetha.jeyabalan@cbts.com .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.