Senior Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer (Rubrik & Zerto)

Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer specializing in Rubrik and Quantum engineering to join our dynamic IT team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of advanced backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity, availability, and resilience across our enterprise infrastructure. Your expertise will help safeguard critical business operations against disruptions, cyber threats, and data loss, empowering our organization with robust recovery capabilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and influence our strategic data protection initiatives. Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive backup strategies utilizing Rubrik solutions to optimize data protection across on-premises and cloud environments. Design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery plans aligned with business continuity objectives, ensuring rapid recovery from various failure scenarios. Manage Quantum storage systems and integrate them seamlessly with backup solutions to enhance data durability and scalability. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues proactively, and perform regular testing of backup and disaster recovery procedures to validate effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess infrastructure needs, recommend improvements, and implement best practices for data security and compliance. Lead incident response efforts related to data loss or system failures, coordinating recovery activities efficiently and effectively. Stay current with evolving backup technologies, industry standards, and compliance requirements to continuously improve disaster recovery capabilities. Backup & Data Protection Administer and optimize Rubrik backup environments Configure SLA domains and backup policies Manage backup lifecycle and retention policies Monitor backup health and capacity planning Replication & DR Configure and manage Zerto replication Design DR workflows for failover and failback Conduct DR testing and documentation Validate RPO/RTO compliance Infrastructure Integration Support VMware-based environments Work with storage platforms (Pure, NetApp, etc.) Integrate backup solutions with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS if applicable) Support isolated recovery environment (IRE) testing Governance & Compliance Maintain backup audit documentation Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements Develop DR runbooks and recovery documentation Configure SLA domains and backup policies Manage backup lifecycle and retention policies Monitor backup health and capacity planning Qualifications 5+ years of enterprise backup & disaster recovery experience Proven experience in enterprise backup solutions with a strong focus on Rubrik platforms. Extensive knowledge of disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing in complex IT environments. Hands-on experience working with Quantum engineering principles or systems is highly desirable. Strong understanding of storage architectures, virtualization technologies, and cloud integrations. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues swiftly. Effective communication skills for collaborating across teams and documenting procedures clearly. Relevant certifications such as Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), or equivalent are a plus. Join us to be at the forefront of safeguarding vital organizational data! Your expertise will drive resilience and ensure operational continuity in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: From $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Experience: disaster recovery: 4 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Johns Creek, GA 30097 (Required) Work Location: In person