Storage and Backup/Cloud Consultant

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SquareDev is a member of the QnR Group, a leading technology organization specializing in end-to-end custom software solutions, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, ServiceNow, and FinTech solutions.

As part of QnR Group's ongoing expansion — both in Greece and internationally — we are continuously hiring across a wide range of tech roles. Successful candidates may be hired by QnR Group, or another company within the Group, depending on the role and project.

Role overview

We are looking for a Storage & Backup/Cloud Consultant to join one of our EU public sector clients based in Brussels. You'll will own the full lifecycle of maintaining, optimising and securing our enterprise storage and backup environments.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Administration of ICT system components related to hosting services
• Installation, configuration and upgrade of ICT systems
• Daily administration of systems to ensure service continuity, security, recovery, and performance needs are met
• Investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of system related issues
• Installation, upgrades and testing of infrastructure software, including monitoring solutions
• Planning and scheduling of installations to minimize disruptions
• Analysis of storage environment and formulation of recommendations for optimisation and improvement
• Compliance with organisational procedures to ensure integrity and security of the system
• Install, maintain and support the organisation's data center hardware infrastructure (servers, enclosures, UPS, patch panels, tape library, cabling, etc.)
• Upgrade and configure NetApp systems including MetroCluster
• Managing EMC VMAX/PMAX, HDS, HP and IBM storage systems
• Managing Pure Storage
• Building VMware vSphere clusters
• Managing backup infrastructure with NetBackup and Veritas Pure Disk Appliance

To excel in this role, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 6 years in a similar infrastructure/storage role
• Hands-on experience with NetApp (including MetroCluster), EMC VMAX/PMAX, HDS, HP, IBM and Pure Storage
• Proven skills in VMware vSphere cluster management
• Working knowledge of Veritas NetBackup and Pure Disk Appliance
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good planning and organisational skills to minimise service disruption