Job#: 3028298 Job Description: Sr. Solution ArchitectLocation: Chicago, IL 60601 (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Sr. Solution Architect to assist a client with the planning and execution of backup data re-pointing and the operational management of their backup environment. This role involves environment discovery, migration planning, and configuration support for a new private cloud solution.
Key Responsibilities- Perform environment discovery and assessment by reviewing existing Avamar, Networker, and Data Domain configurations, policies, and schedules.
- Document current backup clients, workloads, data domains/Mtrees, and replication relationships.
- Assist in defining the target backup architecture using PPDM and Data Domain within a new private cloud solution.
- Map legacy Avamar/Networker backup policies and workflows to new PPDM policies and Data Domain targets.
- Support the configuration and validation of PDM components to protect specified workloads, including protection policies, schedules, and SLAs.
- Aid in the configuration and tuning of Data Domain as a backup target, including DD Boost, Mtrees, and logical capacity planning.
- Configure Networker to utilize new Data Domain systems as backup targets.
- Repoint in-scope Networker backup jobs and client configurations from legacy systems to the new Data Domain environment.
- Support the transition of backup workloads from Avamar to the PPDM/Data Domain platform as outlined in the migration plan.
Required QualificationsTechnical Skills: Must have experience with Avamar, Data Domain, PPDM, and Networker.
CompensationThe pay rate for this position is between $85.00 and $93.00 per hour. The rate is all-inclusive.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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