Sr. Data Protection Engineer

Senior Data Protection Engineer

We're seeking a seasoned Senior Data Protection Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-grade data protection solutions. This role is pivotal in ensuring the resilience, recoverability, and compliance of our data across on-premises and cloud environments.

Essential Functions

• Architect and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions using:
• Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
• Dell Avamar
• Dell Data Domain
• Design and implement data protection strategies across hybrid environments (on-prem, public cloud).
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure data protection aligns with business continuity and compliance requirements.
• Manage and optimize backup workflows for virtualized environments (VMware).
• Integrate and automate data protection workflows using ServiceNow for ticketing, reporting, and change management.
• Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution across critical systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot backup failures, performance issues, and capacity planning.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and compliance reports for audits and regulatory reviews (HIPAA, HITRUST, etc.).
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise data protection roles
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Dell EMC, VMware, AWS/Azure, ITIL) preferred
• Expert-level experience with Dell PowerProtect, Avamar, and Data Domain
• Strong VMware administration and backup integration
• Experience with public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP) backup and DR strategies
• Proficiency in ServiceNow workflows and automation
• Proven track record in DR planning, testing, and execution
• Familiarity with healthcare data regulations (HIPAA, HITRUST)
• PowerShell, Python, or similar for automation and reporting
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration