Overview
We are seeking a full-time Data Backup Administrator 2 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for backup technologies and data management, with a focus on ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of our data through effective backup and restore processes.
Essential Functions
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive backup strategies for all critical systems and data.
- Schedule and perform regular backups, ensuring successful completion and verifying data integrity.
- Maintain and monitor backup systems, identifying and resolving any issues promptly.
- Manage storage capacities and ensure optimal utilization of backup media and resources.
- Perform data recovery operations for both planned and emergency situations.
- Test and validate backup and restore procedures to ensure data can be recovered as needed.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation of restore procedures and recovery plans.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of backup and restore processes with overall disaster recovery plans.
- Monitor and manage backup software and hardware, ensuring they are up-to-date and functioning correctly.
- Conduct regular audits of backup processes and systems to ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve backup-related issues, coordinating with vendors for support when necessary.
- Implement and enforce security measures to protect backup data from unauthorized access and potential threats.
- Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and internal policies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in data backup and recovery.
- Generate regular reports on backup status, storage utilization, and any issues encountered.
- Maintain accurate records of backup schedules, configurations, and restoration activities.
- Provide training and support to other team members and end-users on backup and restore procedures.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or technology related field AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 2+ years of experience in data backup and restore at an enterprise level dealing with data in PetaBytes.
- Proficiency with backup software and tools (e.g Veeam / PPDM/ Cohesity / Avamar / Commvault / NetBackup etc).
- Hands-on experience for server backups with diff OS like Windows & Linux, Backup, Vmware, SQL, Oracle, NAS, Networking, Windows, NFS, SMB, Agent based Recovery
- Strong understanding of storage technologies and data management principles. (e.g. erasure coding, dedupe, compression, immutability, data encryption etc)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
