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Career Mentors, LLC

Backup/Storage Engineer (Cohesity/Commvault) - Houston, TX

Career Mentors, LLC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Location:

Houston, TX (5 Days Onsite) Work Authorization:

W2 Candidates (Minimum 12 Months Validity) Only Local Candidates Will Be Considered We are seeking an experienced

Backup/Storage Engineer

to join our team in Houston, TX. This role is critical for managing and evolving the firms backup and recovery infrastructure, with a primary focus on

Cohesity

(80%) and

Commvault

(20%). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data protection, replication, and recovery, combined with solid Linux and scripting skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, large-scale production environment. Manage, monitor, and maintain the firms

backup and restore environment

using

Cohesity

and

Commvault .

Lead the

build-out of a new backup environment , including hardware/software configuration and optimization.

Configure and optimize

deduplication, replication, and backup policies

to meet project requirements.

Administer backups in a

Linux-based environment , ensuring high availability and recoverability of critical data.

Develop and maintain

scripts (Shell, Python)

to automate operational tasks and improve backup efficiency.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex backup and recovery issues in a

large-scale production environment .

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on

networking, firewall rules, and backup architecture .

Maintain documentation of backup configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years

of experience supporting backup and recovery systems in enterprise environments.

Strong hands-on experience with Cohesity ; Commvault experience is a plus.

Deep understanding of

deduplication, replication, backup, and restore processes .

Proficiency in

Linux administration

and working in command-line environments.

Good scripting skills

with Shell or Python to automate tasks and improve operational workflows.

Solid grasp of

networking concepts, firewall rules, and backup policy management .

Strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills in large, complex environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building out

new backup environments

from the ground up.

Industry certifications related to backup, storage, or cloud technologies are a plus.

Additional Information

This is a

100% onsite role in Houston, TX ; remote or hybrid options are not available.

Only

local W2 candidates with at least 12 months of work authorization

will be considered.

If you are a

self-starter with deep backup expertise, strong Cohesity knowledge, and a passion for problem-solving in critical production environments , we want to hear from you! TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr