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Die Position übernimmt die Verantwortung für Design, Optimierung, Modernisierung und den operativen Betrieb von Storage- und Backup-Services.\nIhre Aufgaben\nStorage-Architektur & Engineering\nVerantwortung für Architektur, Engineering und Lifecycle-Management von Storage-Plattformen mit Schwerpunkt auf VAST Data und NetApp.\nEntwicklung und Optimierung skalierbarer Speicherlösungen für unternehmenskritische Anwendungen und Workloads.\nLeitung von Initiativen zur Modernisierung, Migration, Konsolidierung und Cloud-Integration von Storage-Umgebungen.\nDurchführung von komplexem Troubleshooting sowie Performance-Analysen und -Optimierungen in Storage-Landschaften.\nBackup, Recovery & Datenschutz\nKonzeption, Implementierung und Optimierung von Enterprise-Backup- und Recovery-Lösungen mit Schwerpunkt auf Commvault.\nEntwicklung cyberresilienter Datensicherungsstrategien, einschließlich unveränderbarer Backups (Immutable Backups) und Ransomware-Wiederherstellung.\nSicherstellung, dass Backup- und Recovery-Fähigkeiten die definierten RPO- und RTO-Ziele erfüllen.\nLeitung von Recovery-Tests sowie Validierung von Wiederherstellungsverfahren.\nCloud & Automatisierung\nDesign und Unterstützung von Storage- und Datensicherungslösungen in AWS- und Microsoft Azure-Umgebungen.\nEntwicklung von Infrastructure-as-Code- und Automatisierungslösungen mit Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Bicep, CloudFormation oder vergleichbaren Technologien.\nVorantreiben von Automatisierungsinitiativen zur Steigerung der betrieblichen Effizienz und Systemzuverlässigkeit.\nTechnische Führung\nFachliche Führung bei Infrastrukturprojekten und Modernisierungsprogrammen im Enterprise-Umfeld.\nMitwirkung an Technologiestrategien, Roadmaps und Zielarchitekturen.\nMentoring von Engineers sowie Förderung von Best Practices im Engineering.\nKerntechnologien\nPrimärer Fokus\nVAST Data\nNetApp\nCommvault\nCloud-Plattformen\nAWS\nMicrosoft Azure\n\nAutomatisierung\nTerraform\nAnsible\nPowerShell\nPython\nBicep\nCloudFormation\nInfrastruktur\nSAN\nNAS\nObject Storage\nFibre Channel\nReplikation\nDisaster Recovery\nErforderliche Qualifikationen\nMindestens 10 Jahre Erfahrung im Infrastruktur-Engineering mit fundierter Expertise in Enterprise Storage und Datensicherung.\nPraktische Erfahrung in der Konzeption, Implementierung und Betreuung von Enterprise-Storage-Lösungen auf Basis von NetApp und/oder VAST Data.\nUmfangreiche Erfahrung in der Architektur und dem Betrieb von Enterprise-Backup- und Recovery-Lösungen mit Commvault.\nErfahrung mit Storage- und Backup-Services in On-Premises-, Hybrid-Cloud- und Public-Cloud-Umgebungen.\nErfahrung in der Entwicklung von Infrastructure-as-Code- und Automatisierungslösungen.\nNachweisbare Erfahrung in der Leitung groß angelegter Infrastrukturmodernisierungs-, Migrations- oder Cloud-Transformationsprojekte.\nWünschenswerte Qualifikationen\nErfahrung mit sowohl VAST Data- als auch NetApp-Umgebungen.\nErfahrung in den Bereichen Cyber Recovery, Ransomware-Resilienz und Immutable Backups.\nErfahrung mit Kubernetes Storage und dem Datenschutz für containerisierte Anwendungen.\nRelevante Zertifizierungen in den Bereichen AWS, Azure, NetApp, Commvault, VMware oder Infrastrukturmanagement.\nFührungserwartungen\nAls Senior Individual Contributor fungiert der Staff Storage & Backup Engineer als technische Instanz für Storage- und Backup-Services mit besonderem Schwerpunkt auf den Plattformen VAST Data, NetApp und Commvault.\nDie Rolle bleibt bewusst praxisnah (\"hands-on\"), während sie gleichzeitig die technologische Ausrichtung des Unternehmens mitgestaltet, Engineers coacht und weiterentwickelt, Automatisierungsinitiativen vorantreibt sowie Modernisierungsprogramme im gesamten Unternehmen leitet.\n-----------\nAssociate Director, Staff Storage & Backup Engineering\nFrankfurt, Germany\nPosition Summary\nThe Staff Storage & Backup Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the architecture, engineering, automation, and lifecycle management of enterprise storage and data protection platforms across on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and public cloud environments.\nThis role has a primary focus on VAST Data, NetApp, and Commvault technologies and will lead the design, optimization, modernization, and operational excellence of storage and backup services.\nWhat You Will Do\nStorage Architecture & Engineering\nLead the architecture, engineering, and lifecycle management of storage platforms with a primary focus on VAST Data and NetApp technologies.\nDesign and optimize scalable storage solutions supporting enterprise and mission-critical workloads.\nLead storage modernization, migration, consolidation, and cloud integration initiatives.\nProvide advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization across storage environments.\nBackup, Recovery & Data Protection\nDesign, implement, and optimize enterprise backup and recovery solutions with a primary focus on Commvault.\nDevelop cyber-resilient data protection strategies including immutable backup and ransomware recovery.\nEnsure backup and recovery capabilities support defined RPO and RTO objectives.\nLead recovery testing and validation exercises.\nCloud & Automation\nDesign and support storage and data protection solutions across AWS and Microsoft Azure.\nDevelop Infrastructure-as-Code and automation solutions using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Bicep, CloudFormation, or similar technologies.\nDrive automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and reliability.\nTechnical Leadership\nProvide technical leadership for enterprise infrastructure projects and modernization initiatives.\nContribute to technology roadmaps and future-state architecture planning.\nMentor engineers and promote engineering best practices.\nCore Technology Stack\nPRIMARY: VAST Data, NetApp, Commvault\nCloud: AWS, Microsoft Azure\nAutomation: Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Bicep, CloudFormation\nInfrastructure: SAN, NAS, Object Storage, Fibre Channel, Replication, Disaster Recovery\nRequired Qualifications\n10+ years of infrastructure engineering experience with significant expertise in enterprise storage and data protection.\nHands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise storage solutions using NetApp and/or VAST Data platforms.\nStrong experience architecting and supporting enterprise backup and recovery solutions using Commvault.\nExperience supporting storage and backup services across on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and public cloud environments.\nExperience developing Infrastructure-as-Code and automation solutions.\nProven experience leading large-scale infrastructure modernization, migration, or cloud transformation initiatives.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with both VAST Data and NetApp environments.\nCyber recovery, ransomware resilience, and immutable backup experience.\nKubernetes storage and container data protection experience.\nRelevant AWS, Azure, NetApp, Commvault, VMware, or infrastructure certifications.\nLeadership Expectations\nAs a senior individual contributor, the Staff Storage & Backup Engineer will serve as the technical authority for storage and backup services with particular emphasis on VAST Data, NetApp, and Commvault platforms. The role is expected to remain hands-on while helping shape technology strategy, mentoring engineers, driving automation, and leading modernization efforts across the enterprise.\nIQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com\nIQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. 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