Veeam Backup Administrator

Job Description : Responsibilities : - Design and implement robust Veeam backup and recovery solutions tailored to meet specific project requirements and business objectives. - Configure and manage Veeam Backup & Replication jobs for virtual machines, physical servers, applications, and critical data. - Develop and maintain backup schedules, retention policies, and recovery procedures. - Perform regular testing of backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and recoverability. - Monitor backup job performance, identify and resolve issues, and optimize backup efficiency. - Proactively manage and maintain the Veeam backup infrastructure, including servers, repositories, and proxies. - Perform regular health checks and capacity planning for the Veeam environment. - Manage and renew Veeam licenses, ensuring compliance and optimal utilization. - Troubleshoot and resolve Veeam-related issues, including backup failures, restore errors, and performance bottlenecks. - Create and maintain detailed documentation of the Veeam backup environment, configurations, and procedures. - Install, configure, and manage VMware ESXi hosts. - Perform routine maintenance tasks, including patching, upgrades, and performance tuning. - Monitor ESXi host performance and resource utilization. - Troubleshoot ESXi related issues. - Integrate Windows and VMware systems with Azure Arc, following the Statement of Work (SOW) guidelines. - Configure and manage backup and recovery solutions in Azure Arc environments. - Ensure proper communication and data transfer between on-premises and cloud environments. - Participate in the development and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans. - Conduct regular disaster recovery drills and tests. - Ensure that backup and recovery solutions meet business continuity requirements. - Generate regular reports on backup job status, performance, and capacity. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the Veeam environment, configurations, and procedures. - Provide regular updates to management on the status of backup and recovery operations. Required Skills and Qualifications : - Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veeam Backup Administrator. - Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing Veeam Backup & Replication solutions. - Strong understanding of VMware ESXi host configuration and management. - Experience with integrating on-premises systems with cloud environments, particularly Azure Arc. - Solid understanding of backup and recovery principles and best practices. - Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) certification is a plus. Preferred Qualifications : - Experience with other backup and recovery solutions. - Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell). - Experience with storage systems and networking. (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: chennai, IN

Posted Date: 4/16/2025