NetBackup Engineer

• Contract
• £300 - 325 per day

Job Title: NetBackup Administrator (6-Month Contract, Outside IR35)

Location: Leeds (2 Days Onsite)

Contract Type: 6 Months, Outside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Work Pattern: 2 days per week onsite, remainder remote

NetBackup Engineer About the Role

We are seeking an experienced NetBackup Administrator for a 6-month contract role supporting a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP). This position requires a deep understanding of Veritas NetBackup environments and associated technologies, with a strong focus on backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

The successful candidate will be working predominantly remotely but is expected to be onsite in Leeds 2 days per week to collaborate closely with the client and onsite teams.

NetBackup Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Veritas NetBackup environments, including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations
• Deploy, configure, and manage NetBackup Flex and Access Appliances
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, PowerShell, or Python for backup task automation, log analysis, and system monitoring
• Manage Docker-based NetBackup container instances and Linux servers supporting backup infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and resolve storage, networking, and connectivity issues related to backup environments
• Implement and monitor security best practices including RBAC, encryption, firewall configurations, and integration with MFA, Active Directory, and CyberArk
• Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies ensuring data resilience
• Manage hybrid cloud backup solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms
• Support backup and recovery operations for virtualized environments such as VMware
• Oversee database backup solutions, specifically SQL Server and Oracle RMAN
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security and operational standards

NetBackup Engineer Required Skills & Experience

• Proven expertise in Veritas NetBackup Administration including