Storage and Backup Architect (Bengaluru)

Role Description Job Summary The Storage & - Backup Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and data protection solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role ensures data availability, integrity, security, scalability, compliance, and business continuity while optimizing performance, capacity, and costs. Experience Required - 12+ years of overall IT Infrastructure experience. - 8+ years of hands-on experience in Enterprise Storage, Backup, and Disaster Recovery Architectures. - Proven expertise in designing and implementing large-scale storage and data protection solutions. - Experience working with Dell EMC, NetApp, Veeam, Commvault, VMware, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments. Key Responsibilities Storage Architecture - Design and implement enterprise storage solutions including: - SAN - NAS - Object Storage - Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) - Develop storage standards, architecture roadmaps, and best practices. - Plan storage capacity, performance optimization, and lifecycle management. - Evaluate and recommend storage technologies and vendors. - Lead storage migration and consolidation projects. Backup & - Recovery - Design and manage enterprise backup and recovery platforms. - Define backup retention, archival, and recovery policies. - Ensure backup success and periodic restore testing. - Implement immutable backups and ransomware protection solutions. - Establish and govern RPO and RTO standards. Disaster Recovery & - Business Continuity - Design DR and replication architectures. - Conduct disaster recovery drills and testing exercises. - Ensure critical applications meet business continuity requirements. - Create and maintain DR runbooks and recovery documentation. Cloud Storage & - Data Protection - Design cloud-based storage and backup solutions across: - Microsoft Azure - AWS - Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Implement hybrid-cloud data protection strategies. - Manage cloud storage governance, optimization, and cost efficiency. - Ensure secure data movement between cloud and on-premises environments. Security & - Compliance - Implement encryption for data at rest and in transit. - Ensure storage and backup environments meet security and compliance standards. - Develop backup security controls and governance policies. - Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on ransomware protection initiatives. Operations & - Governance - Define enterprise storage and backup architecture standards. - Monitor storage utilization, system performance, and backup success rates. - Lead root cause analysis and problem management activities. - Provide technical leadership and mentoring to infrastructure teams. Mandatory Skills Storage Technologies - Dell EMC PowerStore - Dell EMC Unity - Dell EMC VMAX / PowerMax - NetApp ONTAP - IBM Storage Solutions - HPE Primera / Nimble - Pure Storage - SAN Technologies (Brocade, Cisco MDS) Backup & - Recovery - Commvault - Veeam Backup & - Replication - Veritas NetBackup - Dell EMC Networker - Rubrik - Cohesity Disaster Recovery - DR Architecture Design - Replication Technologies - RPO/RTO Planning - Recovery Testing & - DR Drills - Business Continuity Planning Cloud Platforms - Microsoft Azure Backup & - Recovery Services - Azure Storage Accounts - AWS Backup - Amazon S3 - Amazon Glacier - Google Cloud Storage Virtualization & - Operating Systems - VMware vSphere - Hyper-V - Windows Server - Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE) Security - Data Encryption - Key Management - Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) - Zero Trust Architecture - Ransomware Protection - Cyber Recovery Solutions Preferred Certifications - Dell EMC Proven Professional - NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) - Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) - Commvault Professional Certification - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional - VMware Certified Skilled (VCP) Skills VMware, Ransomware Protection, Adobe Experience Manager, High Availability and Disaster Recovery .