Azure Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer (6-10 yrs)

Job Title : Azure Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer

Job Location : Coimbatore

Exp : 6+

Job Type : Contract

Job Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Azure Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing backup and disaster recovery solutions within Azure cloud environments. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, and other cloud-based disaster recovery tools to ensure data protection, business continuity, and high availability for our critical workloads.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, implement, and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions in Azure to meet business continuity objectives.

- Oversee the implementation of Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, and Recovery Services Vault for virtual machines, databases, and file servers.

- Develop and maintain backup strategies, ensuring retention policies, encryption, and compliance with data protection practices.

- Manage hybrid cloud and multi-cloud disaster recovery solutions to ensure seamless failover and recovery for critical workloads.

- Automate backup and recovery processes using PowerShell or Azure CLI scripting to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

- Perform routine testing of disaster recovery solutions to ensure data protection and recovery capabilities.

- Integrate third-party backup tools such as Veeam, Commvault, or NetApp with Azure for enhanced backup solutions.

- Collaborate with teams to define business continuity plans, recovery strategies, and application-specific recovery requirements.

- Manage and optimize Azure storage services, including Blob Storage, Disk Storage, and Azure Files, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability.

- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for backup and disaster recovery related issues.

- Maintain documentation related to backup configurations, disaster recovery plans, and processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Experience : 5+ years of experience working with backup and disaster recovery solutions in Azure.

- Hands-on experience with Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, and Recovery Services Vault.

- Expertise in designing and implementing backup strategies for virtual machines, databases, and file servers in Azure.

- Proficiency in hybrid cloud and multi-cloud disaster recovery strategies.

- Strong knowledge of backup retention policies, encryption practices, and data protection methodologies.

- Experience in PowerShell or Azure CLI scripting to automate backup and recovery processes.

- Azure certifications, such as Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft Certified : Azure Security Engineer Associate, are a plus.

- Experience integrating third-party backup tools (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, NetApp) with Azure.

- In-depth understanding of business continuity planning, disaster recovery, and recovery strategies for mission-critical applications.

- Familiarity with Azure storage services, including Blob Storage, Disk Storage, and Azure Files.

Soft Skills :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on troubleshooting and optimizing backup processes.

- Excellent communication skills for effectively explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

- Proactive mindset with a strong commitment to continuous improvement, process automation, and operational efficiency.