Storage and Backup Lead

Job Title: Storage And Backup Lead Location: Jharsuguda (WFO) | Experience: 8 12 Years Who We Are at STL Digital, we dont just build software; we engineer digital transformations. We partner with global enterprises with a comprehensive portfolio of services, including Product Engineering, Cloud and Cybersecurity, Data and AI, and Enterprise SaaS. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, architecture, and governance of enterprise backup and storage solutions across hybrid infrastructure including OpenShift, Kubernetes, SAN, and databases ensuring high availability, data protection, and disaster recovery readiness Design enterprise backup architecture using Veeam for hybrid workloads (VM,containers, DB). Define backup policies, retention, replication, and disaster recovery strategy. Lead implementation for Kubernetes/OpenShift backup including etcd, control plane, and workloads. Design backup solutions for KubeVirt VM workloads with snapshot integration. Ensure database backup strategy for MS SQL Always-On and point-in-time recovery. Manage SAN architecture, replication, snapshots, and performance optimization. Drive DR drills, BCP readiness, and recovery SLA adherence. Lead incident management for backup failures and data recovery scenarios. Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, 22301, and audit frameworks. Mentor L1/L2 team and manage vendors (Veeam, storage OEMs) Technical Skills: Veeam Backup & Replication Kubernetes / OpenShift (basic to intermediate) KubeVirt VM backup concepts MS SQL Backup and Always-On SAN Storage (NetApp / Lenovo) Linux & Windows server administration basics Networking fundamentals Required Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, or related field. 8 to 10 years of experience in BACKUP, Storage, BCP, DC & DR, IT operations in a large industrial or manufacturing setup. Proficiency in ITAM/ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, BMC Helix, ManageEngine. Understanding of software licensing models and compliance audits. Experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js. Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. .