Sr. Data Protection Engineer
Location: United States
Job Summary
We’re seeking a seasoned Senior Data Protection Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-grade data protection solutions. This role is pivotal in ensuring the resilience, recoverability, and compliance of our data across on-premises and cloud environments.
Essential Functions
- Architect and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions using:
- Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
- Dell Avamar
- Dell Data Domain
- Design and implement data protection strategies across hybrid environments (on-prem, public cloud).
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure data protection aligns with business continuity and compliance requirements.
- Manage and optimize backup workflows for virtualized environments (VMware).
- Integrate and automate data protection workflows using ServiceNow for ticketing, reporting, and change management.
- Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution across critical systems.
- Monitor and troubleshoot backup failures, performance issues, and capacity planning.
- Maintain documentation, runbooks, and compliance reports for audits and regulatory reviews (HIPAA, HITRUST, etc.).
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of experience in enterprise data protection roles
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Dell EMC, VMware, AWS/Azure, ITIL) preferred
- Expert-level experience with Dell PowerProtect, Avamar, and Data Domain
- Strong VMware administration and backup integration
- Experience with public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP) backup and DR strategies
- Proficiency in ServiceNow workflows and automation
- Proven track record in DR planning, testing, and execution
- Familiarity with healthcare data regulations (HIPAA, HITRUST)
- PowerShell, Python, or similar for automation and reporting
- Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration
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