Role: Server, Storage, and Backup Engineer
Location: Pasir Panjang, Singapore
Employment Type: Permanent
Must be a Singaporean
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Server, Storage, and Backup Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Windows platforms, Storage platform, Hyper-V, Veritas, VEEAM, and VMware. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our operational environment for a large enterprise customer. The engineer will be responsible for maintaining high availability of services, implementing robust backup solutions, and ensuring data integrity across all systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, Implement, and Maintain Server and Storage Solutions:
- Develop and deploy server architectures that meet the needs of the business.
- Example: Implementing a new Windows Server cluster to support critical applications, ensuring redundancy and failover capabilities.
Manage and Optimise Hyper-V and VMware Virtual Environments:
- Monitor and manage virtual machines (VMs) to ensure optimal performance.
- Example: Adjusting resource allocation for VMs based on performance metrics to prevent bottlenecks during peak usage.
Implement and Manage Backup Solutions:
- Utilize Veritas and VEEAM to create and manage backup schedules, ensuring that all critical data is backed up regularly.
- Example: Setting up incremental backups for databases to minimize downtime and data loss, while performing full backups weekly.
Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues:
- Quickly diagnose and resolve issues related to server, storage, and backup systems.
- Example: Investigating and resolving a storage performance issue that is affecting application response times, using monitoring tools to identify the root cause.
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:
- Work closely with application developers, network engineers, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of systems.
- Example: Participating in project meetings to discuss upcoming application deployments and their infrastructure requirements.
Monitor System Performance:
- Use monitoring tools to track system performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Example: Implementing alerts for system thresholds to proactively address potential issues before they impact users.
Develop and Maintain Documentation:
- Create and update documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Example: Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge base that includes troubleshooting guides and standard operating procedures for backup and recovery.
Provide Technical Support and Guidance:
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical support to other departments as needed.
- Example: Conducting training sessions for staff on best practices for data management and backup procedures.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in server, storage, and backup engineering, with a proven track record in large enterprise environments.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong expertise in Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
- Proficient in Hyper-V and VMware virtualization technologies, with experience in managing virtual networks and storage.
- Strong experience in storage management including storage assignment, performance, troubleshooting and optimization
- Extensive experience with Veritas and VEEAM backup solutions, including configuration and troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional, Veritas Certified Specialist) are a plus, demonstrating a commitment to professional development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments, understanding how to integrate on-premises systems with cloud services.
- Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with networking concepts, including TCP/IP, firewalls, and VPNs, to ensure secure and efficient data transfer.
Interested consultants can share their updated resume at [Confidential Information] or call +65 622 722 40.
