About this job

Sapienza Consulting is recruiting a Storage/Backup Engineer to work at NCIA in Mons.

Responsibilities

• As Storage/Backup Engineer, the incumbent will be responsible for management and maintenance of the data storage systems according to NCIRC NCSC. Daily tasks include working with storage-attached systems, disk arrays, FibreChannel switches, NAS appliances, tape libraries, servers, and various storage and backup related software products. The Storage/Backup Engineer reports to the Head, Platform and Infrastructure Management Section and will work with engineers within Infrastructure Branch. Main responsibilities, but are not limited to the following:
• Ensure maintenance, security, and availability of Storage and Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure based on business requirements and adhering to CSSL tight operations, security, and procedural models
• Support the Initiation, preparation, follow-up and defence of the specialist applications upgrades in front of the Change Management Board.
• Manage the SAN that provides hard disk space to the servers via NCIRC network.
• Manage and maintain data backup infrastructure to provide reliable restore capabilities to data wners.
• Design and implement disaster recovery plans: implement associated backups.
• Work with storage-attached systems, disk arrays, FibreChannel switches, NAS appliances, tape libraries, servers, and storage and backup related software products. (check devices)
• Develop and maintain tools and automation for storage and backup environment.
• Responsible for storage infrastructure system management including capacity planning, snapshots, performance monitoring/tuning and security management.

Profile

• Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret
• Essential to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science combined with minimum of 5 years’ experience as Storage Engineer or similar position, or secondary education and completed advanced vocational education (leading to professional qualification or professional accreditation) with 7 years post related experience, with demonstrated experience in following areas:
• Expert knowledge of storage system management tools and software.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in SAN/Storage/Backup Administration , including storage system performance analysis troubleshooting & resolution of complex problems.
• In-depth knowledge of storage concepts and architecture, specifically within the EMC VNX, Brocade switches, and EMC Data Domain including HP C7000 blade enclosure and associated systems. ( include HW , brands / OEM)
• Experience with backup/restore and archiving of data in a large environment, including both disk and tape backups and restores, with a clear understanding of IT processes and best practices related to backup and recovery
• A strong understanding of data storage components and protocols along with solid knowledge of different storage devices ( i.e FibreChannel architecture )
• Software engineering including programming and/or scripting knowledge (python, shell scripting, PowerShell).

Desirable

• Industry leading certification in the area of Cybersecurity such as CISSP, CISM, MCSE/S, CISA, GSNA, SANS GIAC.
• Solid understanding of Information Security Practices; relating to Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information (CIA triad)
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements