Our BC / DR Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing large-scale Backup and Disaster Recovery infrastructures, specifically focusing on Veeam Cloud Connect and Zerto, to service the client's Technologies’ Resellers and End Users. This position also plays a critical role in business continuity and disaster recovery (BC / DR) planning, infrastructure planning and maintenance, and assisting with escalated customer support requests. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backup and disaster recovery technologies, cloud infrastructure, hyper-scalers (AWS / Azure / GCP), and industry best practices, ensuring operational resilience for our customers.
Primary Responsibilities :
Backup and Replication Infrastructure Maintenance :
- Manage and maintain a large-scale Veeam Cloud Connect infrastructure that includes Gateways, Proxies and Scale-Out Backup Repositories
- Administer, maintain, and optimize large Zerto environments, including ZCMs, ZVMs, VRAs, and VPGs, ensuring they meet customer disaster recovery objectives
- Manage and maintain large-scale Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 environments
- Monitor performance and availability of Veeam and Zerto environments, addressing any potential bottlenecks or issues
- Conduct regular health checks on backup systems, troubleshoot issues, and escalate to higher-level and / or vendor support when necessary
- Ensure system stability by performing timely software upgrades on both Veeam and Zerto platforms
Best Practices Implementation :
Apply industry best practices for patching and maintaining Veeam and Zerto platforms, ensuring minimal downtimeFollow established internal management processes, ensuring all critical security patches are applied promptly without disrupting servicesFollow established internal best practices for data backup, replication, and recovery, ensuring data integrity and availability in the event of a disasterDisaster Recovery Planning :
Design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity for both client's technologies and its customersCollaborate with customers to implement tailored disaster recovery solutions that meet their RTOs and RPOsPeriodically perform internal and / or customer disaster recovery tests to ensure full compliance and effectiveness of business continuity and disaster recovery plansProvide technical guidance on disaster recovery strategies using Zerto and Veeam for replication and failoverCustomer Support & Escalations :
Serve as a technical escalation point for the client's front-line support (NOC) for Veeam and Zerto platformsWork closely with the client’s front-line support team, customers, and vendors directly to troubleshoot and resolve customer backup and disaster recovery issues in a timely and efficient mannerEscalate complex troubleshooting issues as needed to the client's Level 2 and higher and / or vendor support to ensure a high level of serviceCustomer Implementations :
Assist in the onboarding and implementation of new customers, configuring Veeam and Zerto environments as per customer requirementsEngage with customers to understand their unique needs and provide expert advice on the best solutions to meet those needsProvide guidance to both customers and internal teams regarding the use of Veeam and Zerto for disaster recoveryDocumentation & Reporting :
Update existing documentation of internal system configurations, procedures, and issues for internal reference and customer reportsAssist with generation of client specific documentation and configurations as requiredGenerate reports following the client’s SOPs on backup performance, incidents, and compliance with recovery objectivesRequirements
Education & Certifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experienceVeeam (e.g., Veeam Certified Engineer – VMCE) and Zerto (e.g., Zerto Certified Professional) preferred but not requiredRelevant industry certifications are a plusCertification training opportunities availableExperience :
2+ years of experience in a backup and disaster recovery engineering roleHands-on experience with Veeam Cloud Connect, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 and Zerto, including backup, replication, and failover management preferredExperience working in cloud-based environments (Azure, AWS, or private clouds) preferredTechnical Skills :
Proficiency in virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-VUnderstanding of networking fundamentals and experience with disaster recovery networking considerationsFamiliarity with Windows and Linux server administrationSoft Skills :
Friendly and approachable, it’s easy for you to connect with both colleagues and clientsPositive attitude, even in challenging situations such as real-world disaster scenariosExcellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilitiesStrong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with customers and internal teamsAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environmentDetail-oriented with a strong focus on maintaining uptime and meeting service level agreementsBenefits
HMO with 1 free dependent upon hireLife Insurance20 PTO credits annuallyAnnual Performance-Based Merit Increases and Employee RecognitionGreat Company CultureCareer Growth and LearningEquipment provided by the companyDisclaimer :
This job posting is for potential client opportunities and is intended for candidate pooling purposes only. By submitting your application, you are expressing interest in future positions with our clients. This does not guarantee immediate employment or an offer for a specific role.