Storage and Backup Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Storage and Backup Engineer to join our fully remote global team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining storage and backup infrastructures across various platforms, with a strong understanding of enterprise backup solutions, storage protocols, and cloud services.

Position - Full Time

Location - REMOTE

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and configure Windows Server (2012/2016/2019) and Linux/Unix servers (CentOS 6/7, Ubuntu).
• Setup and manage roles including Domain Controller, Web Server, File Server, Print Server, FTP Server, LDAP/RADIUS.
• Design, deploy, and manage Software Defined Storage solutions (e.g., FreeNAS, Openfiler, SoftNAS).
• Hands-on with storage technologies: iSCSI, FC, NAS, CIFS, NFS, RAID, Snapshots, Replication (Sync/Async), Clustering, High Availability, Erasure Coding, Global Namespace.
• Manage cloud storage services and infrastructure in AWS and Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Serverless, Object Storage, VPNs).
• Automate routine system tasks using BASH, Perl, or Python scripting.
• Manage virtualization platforms including VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Xen, Acropolis AHV.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking: Load Balancing, SR-IOV, NIC Teaming/Bonding, LACP, Cisco switches/routers/firewalls.
• Implement and support Distributed File Systems such as GlusterFS, CEPH, DFS, DFSR.
• Administer and monitor Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions using Veeam, Acronis, Zerto.
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in enterprise storage and backup engineering roles.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).
• Available to work full-time during Pacific Standard Time (8 AM – 4 PM PST).
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Preferred to have Certifications such as VMCE (Veeam Certified Engineer) or VMCA (Veeam Certified Architect)