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Storage Backup Analyst; North York

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Toronto, Ontario, C6A, Canada
Listing for: Sun Life
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Disaster Recovery IT, IT Infrastructure, Systems Administrator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 105000 CAD Yearly CAD 65000.00 105000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Storage Backup Analyst (North York)

Job Description

We are looking for highly motivated junior Storage & Backup Administrators to join our team. This role offers an excellent chance to gain hands‑on experience managing enterprise‑level storage and backup systems, learn cutting‑edge technology and AWS cloud technology.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in managing and maintaining storage systems such as SAN, NAS, and cloud‑based storage and enterprise backup solutions.
  • Perform routine storage provisioning, data migration, and capacity planning tasks.
  • Provide operational support for day‑to‑day activities including alerting, monitoring, and trending; diagnose and troubleshoot backup and storage hardware and software issues to ensure data integrity and system efficiency.
  • Develop scripts for automated management (Shell, Power Shell, Python, etc.) and work with senior admin on service delivery automation using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and CDD.
  • Ensure backup and storage systems comply with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements; remediate security vulnerabilities.
  • Provision AWS FSx/EFS file share, manage file system capacity, performance, and other cloud storage tasks.
  • Participate in regular disaster recovery testing and perform data recovery/restore testing.
  • Document backup and storage configurations, procedures, and best practices.
  • Participate in on‑call rotation.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in a related role.
  • Recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
  • Basic understanding of backup technologies (e.g., Dell Avamar/PPDM, Rubrik) and storage technologies (SAN, NAS, RAID, etc.) and data protection strategies.
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Experience with scripting (Shell script, Power Shell, Python, etc.) or automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in the areas of storage and backup technologies.
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
  • Self‑driven, resourceful individual with an ability to work under little supervision.
Additional Requirements

This role requires Reliability Status Clearance, which includes a law enforcement inquiry and a credit check. Applicants must also provide information regarding any residence or travel outside Canada for six consecutive months during the last five years.

Benefits
  • Recognized as a 2026 Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada.
  • Awarded a top‑level certification by Excellence Canada for Mental Health at Work®.
  • Wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health.
  • Opportunity to pursue a variety of career paths with strong networking potential.
  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility to work from home or office as needed.
Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are core to our values. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process may e‑mail a request to  We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, and interview scheduling.

Salary Range

65,000 – 105,000

Job Category

IT – Technology Services

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