Key Responsibilitiesas Data Protection Engineer- Veeam: 

• As aData Protection Design Team member must be an SME – Veeamand other backup solutions such hasRubrik, Commvault. 

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure data hosting solutions across Azure and hybrid cloud environments. 

• Architect and deploy modular cloud-based systems with a focus on data protection, availability, and compliance. 

• Lead initiatives for backup and disaster recovery using tools like Veeam and Azure Backup. 

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible, PowerShell, Python, and Azure CLI. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous deployment and infrastructure as code (IaC). 

• Ensure adherence to Azure security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and regulatory compliance. 

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance performance and reliability of cloud infrastructure and data protection systems. 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions.

• Develop andmaintaincloud solutionsin accordance withbest practices.

• Monitor and troubleshoot data protection environments to ensure high availability and reliability.

• Hands on exposure to develop Dashboard for monitoring and observability.

• Good tohave whohasexposureatproduction level understanding on microservices (AKS).

• As a DP engineer must have understanding onNetworking (IP, subnet, static routes,firewallrules, TCP/UDP protocols. Azure - VM's, RGs, NSGs, Storage Account, SMB Files, Storage Containers

• Virtualization (Compute & Storage) -Vmware, Hyper-V, VSAN, Azure local, SAN, snapshot, how storage is presented to a virtualized environment (ieiSCSI / NFS). Microsoft - Firewall, Active Directory login/authentication difference between local login or AD login, DNS, DHCP,Ansible - How to provision Azure VM's Storage Accounts, File Shares through Ansiblepipeline.

• Have exposure to PCN/DMZ managementand Cyber Resilience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

• A minimum of7–10 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on data protection and hosting.

• Over7+ years of experience in data protection/backup for both on-premises and azure environments.

• At least7years ofexpertisein Data Protection Engineering and management across on-premises and azure environments.

• Provenexpertisein Microsoft Azure, including virtual networks, storage, compute, and security. 

• Strong experience with Veeam, Azure Backup, and cloud-native backup strategies. 

• Proficiencyin scripting and automation using Ansible, PowerShell, Python, and Azure CLI. 

• Solid understanding of Azure DevOps for CI/CD and infrastructure automation. 

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement secure cloud architectures aligned with compliance standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR, HIPAA).

• Well-versed in on-premises storage systems from vendors like NetApp, Dell-EMC, and others.

• Relevant certifications(e.g.,Veeam Certified Engineer,Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, NetApp Certified, Azure DevOps, Ansible). 

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud strategies. 

• Exposure to data classification, retention policies, and governance frameworks. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.