Backup​/Storage Engineer - On site

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**** Backup/ Storage Engineer
**** Description
* * As a site based Backup/ Storage Engineer, you will be responsible for the proactive and reactive maintenance and management of the backup infrastructure ensuring service levels are maintained and that the backup infrastructure is robust and available. The role will require a strong work ethic and a flexible, pragmatic approach to working. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills and they will have a keen interest in innovation alongside a willingness to expand their knowledge across the technology.

They should be able to work independently as well as part of a Team, engaging with other teams, and managers.
** Responsibilities
* ** Perform daily monitoring and validation of backup operations for over 200 Servers across various platforms.
* Investigate and resolve backup failures and issues.
* Production and review of daily reports and addressing backup failures.
* Perform a full range of ITIL service delivery skills, e.g. Incident and Problem Management, Change Management.
* Liaise with colleagues and those in other teams to resolve incidents.
* Perform Root Cause Analysis where appropriate, propose and implement long-term fixes.
* Log hardware calls with vendor for any failed infrastructure.
* Proactive management and maintenance of the backup infrastructure.
* Support the development of backup strategies in alignment with business requirements.
* Document and maintain backup and recovery procedures.
* Hardware Management of Storage/Backup Platforms.
* Storage Monitoring and Management.
** Skills and Qualifications
*** Knowledge of backup and recovery technologies.
* Knowledge of Net Backup (All versions up to 10.2)
* Net App, Dell EMC Storage Knowledge.
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Redhat Linux, Solaris, VMS technologies including best practices (not essential).
* Ability to learn and adapt to new frameworks/technologies and quickly integrate with them for automation service delivery.
* Able to find effective workarounds to product limitations/constraints.
* Team worker with strong ownership and drive.
** About DXC Technology
** DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions.

DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Please note the above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not a complete list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
** Please Note
** To satisfy our contractual obligations with clients, the candidate will be required to pass standard Criminal Records checks. Additional background checks may be required by certain customers. You will also be required to agree to DXC’s Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, and Conflict of Interest Agreements.

DXC Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, colour, religious creed, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age (40 or over), or genetic information. DXC's commitment to diversity and inclusive selection practices includes ensuring qualified long-term unemployed job seekers receive equal consideration for employment.

Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework…