Lead Backup & Recovery Engineer (Remote)
Core
Lead enterprise data protection architecture for on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments, defining backup policies, recovery objectives, and governance standards.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Backup & Recovery Engineer
Builds
Resilient, ransomware-resistant backup and recovery solutions across virtual, physical, database, containerized, SaaS, and cloud-native workloads.
Domain
IT Infrastructure / Data Protection / Disaster Recovery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise backup and recovery platform architecture, Disaster recovery (DR) design, Cloud storage tiering (AWS/Azure/OCI/GCP), Immutable and air-gapped recovery strategies, Vendor selection and RFP management, Automation and scripting, Cost optimization, Governance and compliance frameworks (SOX, HIPAA, ISO 27001), Technical leadership and mentoring
Preferred skills
Multi-platform backup experience, Regulated industry strategy, Database protection (Oracle/SQL/SAP/PostgreSQL), Kubernetes and SaaS workload protection, Infrastructure-as-code
Technologies
AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP, SAN, NAS, Object storage, Kubernetes, Microsoft 365
Responsibilities
Own enterprise data protection strategy and architecture; Define backup, retention, and recovery standards; Design resilient, ransomware-resistant solutions; Lead platform migrations and lifecycle management; Develop DR architectures and testing programs; Serve as technical authority during incidents and audits; Partner with cross-functional teams; Drive automation and cost optimization; Provide technical leadership and mentoring.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities