Storage Back Up Recovery Specialist

This position is full time remote and requires the candidate hold an active secret clearance.

Accelera Solutions is looking for a Storage and Backup Recovery Specialist to support our DoD customer to implement an enterprise IT service delivery model that provides consistent, secure, high-quality, and cost-effective services to enable mission success and improve end user experience across the customer environment. On this program, we will deliver enhanced capabilities and services to implement and operate an enterprise ITSM solution, enterprise service desk, endpoint management and security solution, as well as CONUS/OCONUS field support and life cycle support for end user devices to enable the DoD customer to transition focus from IT operations to mission operations.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will be a Storage and Backup Recovery Specialist responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our enterprise storage and data protection infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in HPE storage systems, MariaDB databases, and Veeam backup and replication solutions, ensuring the integrity, availability, and rapid recoverability of mission critical data. You regularly collaborate with other teams and stakeholders in this role to correctly identify issues, document processes, and test resolutions.

More About The Role:

• Storage Management:
• Design, configure, and manage HPE storage arrays (e.g., Nimble, 3PAR, Primera) to meet performance, capacity, and availability requirements.
• Monitor storage utilization, performance, and health, proactively addressing issues and implementing optimizations.
• Perform capacity planning and forecasting for future storage needs.
• Implement and manage storage area networks (SAN) and network-attached storage (NAS) solutions.
• Backup and Recovery:
• Administer and optimize Veeam Backup & Replication environments for virtual, physical, and cloud workloads.
• Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) plans and procedures.
• Ensure successful completion of daily backups, troubleshoot failures, and perform routine recovery tests.
• Manage backup retention policies and offsite replication strategies.
• Database Support (MariaDB):
• Collaborate with database administrators to ensure optimal storage configuration and backup strategies for MariaDB instances.
• Assist in the recovery of MariaDB databases from backups, ensuring data consistency and minimal downtime.
• Monitor MariaDB storage performance and identify potential bottlenecks.
• System Administration & Troubleshooting:
• Provide expert-level support for storage, backup, and recovery-related incidents and problems.
• Perform root cause analysis for complex issues and implement permanent solutions.
• Automate routine storage and backup tasks using scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of storage infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.
• Security & Compliance:
• Ensure all storage and backup solutions adhere to security best practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Implement access controls and data encryption where necessary.
• Collaboration & Mentorship:
• Work closely with other IT teams (network, server, database, security) to ensure seamless operations.
• Mentor junior staff on storage and backup best practices.

Required:

• 10+ Years of relevant experience (bachelor's degree in applicable field may be substituted for 5 years of experience).
• Must have DoD Secret clearance and experience working in a classified environment.
• DoD 8140 compliance; Security + certification at a minimum.
• Experience working in a secure location managing devices on a SIPR network.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with HPE storage systems (e.g., Nimble, 3PAR, Primera).
• Proven expertise in Veeam Backup & Replication administration and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of MariaDB database concepts, including backup and recovery methodologies.
• Experience with SAN/NAS technologies (Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, SMB).
• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with RMF and STIG requirements.
• Experience with ITILv4.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies.
• The candidate must have proficient skills in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Project, Visio) and SharePoint.
• Candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience with ServiceNow.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Relevant certification might include:
• Certifications in HPE Storage, Veeam, or other relevant technologies (e.g., HPE ASE, Veeam Certified Engineer) but a security+ at a minimum.
• Experience working independently to expose and resolve problems.

Accelera Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.