Backup Storage Engineer

Job#: 3022619

Job Description:

Our great client in Milwaukee, WI is looking for a Backup Storage Engineer with hands-on experience in NetBackup and Rubrik.

This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise backup and recovery environments. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise in Veritas NetBackup, familiarity with Rubrik's cloud data management platform, and a strong understanding of backup best practices across hybrid-cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and administer Veritas NetBackup environments supporting enterprise-scale workloads.
• Manage, configure, and support Rubrik systems across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve backup/restore failures to ensure data protection SLA compliance.
• Perform regular maintenance, upgrades, patching, and health checks for backup infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain backup policies, retention schedules, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Integrate backup solutions with virtualized and cloud platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure, AWS, etc.).
• Optimize backup performance and storage utilization across systems.
• Assist with DR planning, testing, and execution.
• Document configurations, procedures, and environment architectures.
• Collaborate with storage, server, and security teams to ensure holistic data protection.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Veritas NetBackup in an enterprise environment.
• Professional experience implementing and supporting Rubrik cloud data management solutions.
• Strong knowledge of backup concepts: deduplication, replication, retention, recovery workflows, etc.
• Experience with enterprise storage platforms (Pure, NetApp, Dell EMC, etc.).
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V).
• Understanding of Linux and Windows OS administration.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-based backup strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Veritas NetBackup certification (VCS-DBA or VCS-AD).
• Experience automating backup tasks using PowerShell, Python, or API integrations.
• Rubrik RCS certification or prior work with Rubrik APIs.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery methodologies and business continuity planning.
• Experience with security and compliance frameworks related to data protection.

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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.