Job Title: Azure Commvault Backup Engineer
Location- Bangalore, Chennai, Pune
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced
Azure Commvault Backup Engineer
to manage, optimize, and secure our hybrid and cloud-native backup infrastructure. You will be the subject matter expert responsible for ensuring data resilience, executing disaster recovery protocols, and managing the seamless integration between
Commvault Complete Backup & Recovery / Commvault Cloud
and
Microsoft Azure storage and compute environments
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🛠 Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Management: Architect, configure, and maintain enterprise Commvault environments (CommServes, MediaAgents, and clients) spanning on-premises and Azure platforms.
- Azure Integration: Configure and manage cloud connections using Azure-native APIs, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Managed Identities, and RBAC permissions.
- Storage Optimization: Manage backup targets leveraging Azure Blob Storage (Hot, Cool, and Archive tiers), configuring data deduplication, compression, and lifecycle management policies.
- Workload Protection: Oversee backup and recovery operations for Azure VMs, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Microsoft 365, and databases like SQL Server, Oracle, and Cosmos DB.
- Disaster Recovery (DR): Design and execute continuous replication and DR drills using tools like Commvault Live Sync and Cleanroom Recovery to satisfy strict RPO and RTO metrics.
- Automation & DevOps: Streamline operational tasks and backup provisioning using PowerShell, Python, or Bash, integrating pipelines via Azure DevOps where applicable.
- Security & Compliance: Enforce Zero-Trust storage access, immutable/air-gapped storage configurations, encryption at rest/in transit, and isolate data from ransomware threats.
- Incident Management: Diagnose complex P1/P2 backup failures, perform data-restoration tests, and conduct root-cause analysis (RCA).
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 3 to 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise-level Commvault administration and storage infrastructure management.
- Cloud Expertise: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Azure core infrastructure (VMs, Networking, Storage Accounts, Resource Manager, and Security Groups).
- Backup Technologies: Mastery of Commvault tools (Command Center, CommCell Console, VM backup orchestration, and multi-subscription protection).
- Operating Systems: Solid technical knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments.
- Scripting: Proven capability to write and modify automation scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python).
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving capabilities, clear communication skills, and comfort collaborating with cross-functional IT and application teams.
Preferred Certifications
Commvault Certified Professional
or
Commvault Certified Engineer
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
