We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Solution Architect to design, implement, and manage complex data protection and disaster recovery solutions using Avamar and Data Domain systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and implementing data protection and disaster recovery solutions, as well as a deep understanding of Avamar and Data Domain features and capabilities.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Design and implement Avamar and Data Domain solutions to meet customer needs
* Configure and manage Avamar replication, Cloud Tier, and Data Domain systems
* Describe and configure Avamar features and capabilities, including data protection, disaster recovery, and data management
* Perform Avamar server maintenance activities, including disk replacement and node upgrades
* Identify and configure Data Domain features and architecture, including data replication, recovery, and security
* Design and implement Data Domain solutions for VTL, cloud disaster recovery, and data archiving
* Develop and implement data protection strategies and solutions using Avamar and Data Domain
* Collaborate with customers to understand their data protection and disaster recovery needs and develop customized solutions
* Perform system monitoring, maintenance, capacity management, and troubleshooting for Avamar and Data Domain systems
* Develop and maintain technical documentation for Avamar and Data Domain solutions
* Stay up-to-date with the latest Avamar and Data Domain features and capabilities
**Requirements**
* 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing data protection and disaster recovery solutions
* In-depth knowledge of Avamar and Data Domain features and capabilities
* Experience with Avamar replication, Cloud Tier, and Data Domain systems
* Strong understanding of data protection and disaster recovery concepts and strategies
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Ability to work with customers to understand their needs and develop customized solutions
* Strong technical skills, including knowledge of networking, storage, and data protection technologies
* Experience with system monitoring, maintenance, capacity management, and troubleshooting
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in data protection and disaster recovery.
Must have skills : Avamar NDMP PPDM Avamar 19.8 & later Data Domain 7.7 & Laer DPA 19.4 & later Project Tasks: • Daily Operations/Implementation • Check and confirm all systems maintenance are running fine and take necessary action to resolve if any on all ten Avamar servers (Two physical servers & eight virtual servers) and eleven Data Domains (Two DD 9800 model & Nine DD9900 model) • Monitor Daily backup failures (VM Snapshot, NAS, DB2, Oracle, file system backups) • Restore request as needed by customer. • Create DPA reports for customer. • Please check LPR backups complete on both MDC/PSAC2 • Computer Crimes NAS backup, check current year is completing and you may have to manually manage backups for older years. • Work with support for any hardware issues such as disk or memory failures and work with CE’s • Knowledgeable with Elastic Cloud to support in case of any troubleshooting issues such as updating certificates, Disk replacements and reporting with support. • Perform upgrades to Data Domain • Monitor CloudIQ for DPS and resolve open issues. • Perform upgrades to Avamar & DPA • Attend meetings with Customer to go over any issues related to backup. • Attend CAB (ServiceNow) meetings. • In addition to the day to day operations outlined above, the resource will be responsible for multiple active projects at any given time based on direction from the customer. Current projects the resource will be work on are: • Data protection capacity expansion project – Managing and rebalance Data Domain data across all the arrays in the CC cluster. Responsibilities include design, deployment, and data migration • Avamar virtualization project – design and implementation of Avamar virtualization and reduce the hardware, power, and maintenance cost across all data centers. As of date there are eight virtualized Avamar across multiple DC and two physical Avamar servers at 1PP, MDC and PSAC2. There is one virtual Avamar ready to be deployed at PSac2 DC and is waiting for DD. And there is one Data Domain DD9900 to be built at 1PP and a virtual Avamar to be deployed • DPS MDC refresh project – Design implements the latest data domains (DD9900s) at 1PP DC data center. Migrate data off the Avamar LPR/PS01 DD9800/9900 from MDC to 1PP, and load balance the data to MDC PS01/PS02/PS03 core DD. • DPS PSAC2 refresh project – Design implements the latest data domains (DD9900s) at 1PP DC data center. Migrate data off the Avamar LPR/PS01 DD9800/9900 from PSAC2 to 1PP, and load balance the data to PSAC2 PS01/PS02/PS03 core DD. • Recalling Data off PAQ ECS to PSAC2 Data Domain and migrating data to balance across Core DD (Almost done, less than 10% to be recalled and then migrated) • Works with customer server team, network team, application teams, and security team (example request via ServiceNow – for Avamar VM build, Firewall, plug plan (Ports), VLAN, cabling, backup requirements such as scheduling/retention, etc.
Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at ELEVI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At ELEVI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$90,000-110,000
Why Work at ELEVI?
To become an ELEVI employee is to become an integral part of the team. From Federal to Commercial, ELEVI offers our employees the ability to expand skills and fully engage their minds and passions. Each member of the team enjoys the opportunity to expand their career to meet their individual goals and objectives. We celebrate the ideas that bring about positive change, and the diverse talents and backgrounds that come together to create those ideas.
Our benefit packages encompass competitive compensation, financial and counseling services, retirement options, and health insurance programs. Coupled with work/life benefits to address significant life problems as well as everyday problems involved in juggling work, family, and life. We trust you to take the time you need when you feel it's appropriate. No need to keep track or save up. We trust our employees and empower them to shape their work themselves so that we can achieve the best possible results.
ELEVI IS an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that empowers our people. It is the policy of ELEVI to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants—without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We fearlessly drive change, because without diversity of thought and a commitment to equality for all, there is no moving forward. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.
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