Backup Administrator (Commvault)
Location: Louisville, KY
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Security
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The role of Backup Administrator (Commvault) is a pivotal position responsible for supporting, monitoring, and maintaining robust enterprise backup and recovery operations. As a key member of the IT infrastructure team, the Backup Administrator (Commvault) ensures data protection, integrity, and availability by leveraging Commvault software within a highly technical and regulated environment. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and play a critical role in the security and continuity of organizational data.
The Backup Administrator (Commvault) will be actively involved in day-to-day operations, troubleshooting backup issues, performing data restores, and validating recovery processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with administering Commvault backup solutions, monitoring enterprise backup environments, and configuring backup policies and schedules. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Working both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, production support environment, the Backup Administrator (Commvault) is responsible for onboarding new servers and applications into the backup infrastructure. This includes configuring backup policies, retention settings, and ensuring compliance with disaster recovery standards. The role emphasizes proactive monitoring and regular validation of backup and recovery processes to safeguard organizational data and support business continuity efforts.
The Backup Administrator (Commvault) is also expected to stay current with evolving backup technologies and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the IT department. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development, with the chance to work within an organization recognized for its industry leadership and commitment to employee success.
Backup Administrator (Commvault) - Summary- Responsible for supporting and managing enterprise-level backup and recovery operations using Commvault software.
- Ensures data integrity, high availability, and compliance with industry regulations.
- Acts as a subject matter expert for backup solutions within the IT infrastructure team.
- Provides technical support and solutions for backup-related issues.
- Monitor and support backup and recovery operations utilizing Commvault software.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve backup failures and issues across the enterprise environment.
- Perform data restores and validate recovery processes to ensure data availability.
- Onboard and configure new servers and applications into the backup environment.
- Maintain and update backup policies, schedules, and retention settings as required.
- Work independently and collaboratively to provide timely solutions in a production support setting.
- Document backup configurations, incidents, and recovery procedures for compliance and auditing.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing activities.
- Stay current with industry trends, Commvault updates, and best practices for data protection.
- Competitive compensation package designed to attract top IT talent.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program, offering long-term investment in company success.
- Access to an award-winning workplace recognized for staffing excellence.
- Dedicated engagement manager committed to supporting your career and professional growth.
- Proven experience administering and supporting Commvault backup environments.
- Familiarity with monitoring enterprise backup operations and resolving failed backup jobs.
- Strong understanding of backup and recovery concepts, retention policies, and disaster recovery processes.
- Ability to onboard new systems and configure backup policies within Commvault.
- Demonstrated ability to perform and validate data restores.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented IT professional with hands-on Commvault administration experience.
- Self-starter capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communicator who can collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with backup technologies.
- Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements for backup operations.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, technically advanced, and highly regulated environment.
- Be part of an organization with over 25 years of proven industry experience and consistent recognition for staffing excellence.
- Enjoy the benefits of working with a leading company offering robust career support and advancement opportunities.
- Experience working in an award-winning workplace with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- If you are ready to advance your IT career as a Backup Administrator (Commvault), apply today by clicking the job application button.
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