Senior System Engineer

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a Senior Storage and Backup Administrator to join the Global IT Operations team. The role involves the design, implementation, administration, optimization, and support of enterprise storage and backup environment.

Your role:

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise storage systems including SAN, NAS, and object storage environments.
• Manage and optimize storage platforms, especially: Dell PowerFlex, Dell Unity, Dell Data Domain, Synology
• Perform storage provisioning, capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.
• Monitor storage performance, availability, and utilization to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Implement and maintain storage replication, snapshots, deduplication, compression, and tiering strategies.
• Administer enterprise backup solutions such as Veeam, Commvault, Azure Backup, AWS Backup.
• Develop and maintain backup, retention, and recovery policies aligned with business and compliance requirements.
• Perform backup monitoring, troubleshooting, validation, and recovery testing.
• Lead Disaster Recovery drills and ensure RPO/RTO objectives.
• Ensure successful execution of backup jobs and rapid restoration capabilities.
• Manage backup infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud workloads.
• Implement data protection and ransomware recovery strategies.
• Ensure backup and storage environments comply with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain secure access controls and encryption standards for storage and backup systems.
• Support virtualization and physical platforms including VMware, Hyper-V, Windows, Linux for both Storage and Backup.
• Provide Level 3 technical support for storage and backup incidents / requests. Perform root cause analysis and coordinate with vendors.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance to the broader IT team.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience administering enterprise storage and backup environments.
• Strong experience with backup tools such as Veeam, Commvault, Cloud Backup
• Strong experience with SAN/NAS technologies (Dell PowerFlex, Dell Unity, Dell Data Domain).
• Hands-on experience with VMware and Hyper-V environments
• Solid knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments
• Solid knowledge with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS
• Scripting and Automation knowledge using PowerShell / Shell
• Good understanding of networking concepts
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience supporting Disaster Recovery and data protection strategies
• Ability to work in a global, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and proactive problem-solving skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and recognise that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, as we work towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcomling recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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