{"id":3598065,"url":"https://alion.io/job/pythian-storage-and-backup-system-administrator","title":"Storage and Backup, System Administrator","company":{"id":686456,"name":"Pythian","domain":"pythian.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/pythian","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Rippling","truth_index":null},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":17000,"max_usd":40000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":53},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"GCP","optional":false},{"name":"Oracle","optional":false},{"name":"Snowflake","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-01T15:02:38Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-01","last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T14:16:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":8,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":8},"description":"Why Pythian:\nAt Pythian, we are experts in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Pythian, a multinational company, was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases. We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges. We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments, and as enterprises sought more from their data, we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics.\nToday, we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive. We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client’s data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing digital economy.\nWhy you:\nAre you a Storage & Backup Administrator who wants to provide operational assistance and consulting services with Pythian to a global client base? The ideal candidate must possess in-depth knowledge of storage & backup infrastructure and experience in architecting and supporting storage and backup solutions for customers. Hands-on experience on NetApp filers, DELL EMC storage systems, SAN, NAS and Unified storage systems. Extensive knowledge of Veeam Backup and Replication products. Able to Oversee storage and backup infrastructure and capacity assessments solution design and implementation. If you have a passion for data and solving complex problems then this could be the job for you!\nIf this is you, and you wonder what it would be like to work at Pythian, reach out to us and find out!\nIntrigued to see what a life is like at Pythian? Check out #pythianlife on LinkedIn and follow @loveyourdata on Instagram!\nNot the right job for you? Check out what other great jobs Pythian has open around the world! Pythian Careers\nWhat you will be doing:\nBackup\nConfigure, upgrade, and set up master servers, backup gateways, backup proxies, and clients for Veeam Backup and Replication.\nSet up and administer backup repositories along with backend NAS storage solutions like Data Domains and QNAPs.\nManage Virtual Machine, filer, and database backup jobs in different backup products.\nDiagnose and fix issues related to backup and restore, such as failures in backup jobs.\nPerform restores for various types of data in the event of data loss, as per customer requirements.\nOversee backup retention strategies and remove obsolete backup files.\nWork with Veeam support regarding concerns related to backup, restoration and updates.\nStorage\nConfigure and manage enterprise-class storage solutions, NetApp ONTAP clusters, DELL EMC VNX, VNXe, and Unity300.\nAdvanced working knowledge of FC SANs and associated components, including FC network, FC switches, and proficient in FC switch configuration and upgrades.\nPerform zoning and masking at the storage and Fiber switch level and configure hosts with redundant paths.\nGood knowledge of Storage Pools, RAID groups, LUN masking, checkpoints and quotas.\nMonitor storage hardware health and coordinate with vendors for assistance to perform hardware replacements as needed.\nManage storage allocation requests at the SAN and NAS levels.\nAdminister NFS and CIFS volumes and shares.\nInstall and configure backup storage systems, including DELL EMC Data Domains and QNAPs\nParticipate in Change Control (CC) and CAB approval processes for maintenance activities and provide regular updates to stakeholders.\nParticipate in an on-call rotation in an escalation capacity.\nWhat we need from you:\nThis is a “wish list” If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you! There will be plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to the Team and Customers needs and grow with Pythian. While we realise you might not have everything to be the successful candidate for the Storage & Backup job you will likely have skills such as;\n5-8 years of overall experience\nProven expertise in cloud-native Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions, including design, implementation, and operational management to ensure business continuity and resilience.\nKnowledge of cloud storage services and integration of backup solutions with cloud-native storage services.\nIn-depth knowledge of the NetApp ONTAP clusters, DELL EMC storage systems, Data Domains, and QNAPs.\nStrong knowledge of Veeam Backup and Replication solutions.\nCertification in NetApp ONTAP, EMC Storage, or Veeam Backup and Replication would be a plus.\nA working knowledge of Linux OS and iSCSI would be an added advantage. \nCreative person who looks for new and innovative ways to resolve problems.\nProvide operational assistance on a 24/7 rotation basis.\nStrong demonstrated work ethic with a clear focus on customer success.\nWhat you will receive:\nLove your career: Competitive total rewards package. Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.\nLove your work/life balance: Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office! All you need is a stable internet connection. \nLove your coworkers: Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!\nLove your development: Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like! \nLove your workspace: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment! \nLove yourself: Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more). Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.\nHiringDisclaimer\nThe successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.\nAccommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.\nAI Disclaimer\nPythian may utilize Enterprise Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or features throughout its hiring process. These tools help us manage high volumes of applications efficiently and may be employed to review applications, analyze resumes, and assist with other recruitment steps. While Pythian uses AI in its hiring process, it does not substitute for human judgment. Our Talent Acquisition Team reviews all AI-generated recommendations, and the system is subject to regular bias audits to ensure fairness and compliance with all applicable employment and human rights laws. All final hiring decisions are made by, and remain the responsibility of, human decision-makers. By applying for this position, you consent to Pythian’s use of these AI tools in the evaluation of your application. You have the right to request a human review of any solely AI-driven decision or to request an accommodation. 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