Lead-Infrastructure Operations (Storage)_2601

Overall Objectives of Job

Backup Administration :

Technical (Must Have)

• End to end Commvault Backup Infra administration and support to perform regular backup and restore functionalities across all supported platform backups
• Hands-on knowledge of other tools like Avamar , Strong background of Storage concepts and networking 
• Knowledge of Backup/Recovery strategy of all Virtual platforms, On-prem and Cloud workloads 
• Planning and implementing, fault tolerance and strategies for backup and restoring files on the network
• Server/Client installation on different platforms (Unix/Windows/Linux).
• Knowledge in managing Domains, Clients, Users through Create and Manage Dataset, Schedule and Retention Policy.
• Capacity management in terms of storage utilization and Commvault Licensing
• Job Monitoring: Oversee daily backup jobs & Admin Jobs, resolve failures, and execute test restores for data integrity to meet business demands
• Strong Knowledge on data De-duplication along with various backend storage concepts
• Backup migration concepts and infra preparation Knowledge
• Strong Knowledge about DR Concepts and Restoring backups within the region and cross region concepts
• Performance monitoring for Backup & Restores helps to validate Backup & recovery procedures to meet business requirements
• Evidence collections procedures with Commvault Backups to support internal & external Auditing requirements
• Document backup procedures, recovery runbooks, and infrastructure changes on CV infra
• Knowledge about patching process, upgrades, and system enhancements with Commvault environments
• Basic knowledge about Automations and Commvault workflow integrations
• Experience in Automation / AI Integration to the backup solution
• IP Network, WAN and LAN free (SAN) based data, backup design and configuration.
• VMware and OS Level knowledge (Recommended)

Technical Skills (Desirable)

• Datacentre Migration-Planning and Implementation
• Vendor management and Co-ordination
• Unix and/or Windows systems administration experience.
• Data protection and backup recovery solutions familiarity such as using virtual tape, disk to disk to tape, data replication.
• Experience in managing SAN on heterogeneous environment (Unix / Windows).
• Familiar with ITIL / AGILE processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with project/service managers and technical teams for planned system upgrades, changes, administration and run the business tasks in the Backup infrastructure domain
• Provide day to day operational activities with Backup/Recovery environment and supporting platform teams
• Assist in Data Center consolidation efforts and migration plan out
• Perform a Maintenance of H/W and monitoring of the Backup Infrastructure across the pre-production & Production environment
• Capacity planning and performance analysis of backup and recovery infrastructure
• Ensure Implementation processes and procedures are developed, implemented and followed for various activities with respect to Backup Infrastructure Projects
• Proper documentation of various implementation procedures for system and migration &  upgrades before operational handover
• Strategy Plaining related to backup infrastructure in terms of on-going enhancement of Backup & Recovery environment

Qualification, Experience, Technical and Functional Skills

• University Graduate degree (Mandatory)
• Knowledge of ITSM tools like Service Now
• Handson Experience in Commvault / Avamar Backup Server Administration
• Understanding and well known to Linux/Windows Server Infrastructure
• Basic Knowledge on Networking concepts
• Projects/Support related roles
• Cloud Technology (AWS/Azure)
• Datacentre migration & support related roles
• Confident to interact with the IT Managers, Service Desks and Service Providers in the Region
• Excellent command over written and spoken English (Mandatory)
• Working in L3/L4 Roles in a global delivery team model
• Certifications – Backup & Recovery Commvault, Cloud (AWS/Azure)
• Experience in Automation / AI Integration to the backup solution

A fundamental grasp of AI tools will be an added benefit.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.  

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

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Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.