The Systems Architect (Linux & Backup Services) is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and operation of enterprise Linux and backup platforms across on premises, hybrid, and multi cloud environments. The role has a strong focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Commvault Backup & Archive solutions, including Commvault Cloud Archive integrated with Azure and Google Cloud archive storage, ensuring high availability, security, compliance, and long term data retention across the organization.
Commvault Backup & Archive Architecture • Architect, implement, and operate enterprise Commvault Backup & Recovery platforms. • Design and manage Commvault Archive solutions, including long term data retention, tiering, and retrieval strategies. • Ensure backup and archive policies align with business, compliance, and regulatory requirements • Ensure backup platforms meet business RPO/RTO, compliance, and retention requirements. • Design secure, resilient, and cost optimized archive tiers for long term retention. • Support hybrid backup and archive use cases without requiring deep hyperscaler specialization. Disaster Recovery & Resilience • Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies supporting business continuity and disaster recovery objectives. • Plan, execute, and document backup restore and DR testing scenarios. • Ensure backup platforms integrate with active active and multi site datacenter architectures where applicable. Operations Excellence & Optimization • Integrate on premises Linux and backup environments with public cloud platforms. • Oversee performance tuning, capacity planning, and lifecycle management of Linux and backup platforms. • Optimize archive storage utilization and costs across on premises and cloud tiers. • Drive automation, standardization, and continuous operational improvement. • Support hybrid backup, cloud archive, and cloud based recovery use cases. Security, Compliance & Hardening • Define and enforce Linux OS security standards including access control, logging, auditing, and system hardening. • Ensure backup data is protected through encryption, immutability, and secure access controls. • Support compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements related to data protection and system security. Centralized Management & Monitoring • Implement centralized monitoring, alerting, and reporting for Linux and backup platforms. • Ensure unified visibility across on premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. • Define operational KPIs, health dashboards, and capacity reports. Project Delivery & Technical Leadership • Lead Linux and backup related initiatives end to end, including new deployments, upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to system engineers and administrators. • Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and operational runbooks. Stakeholder & Cross Team Collaboration • Work closely with infrastructure, virtualization, database, security, and application teams. • Act as a technical interface with business users, vendors, and service providers. • Communicate technical designs, risks, and operational impacts clearly and professionally.
Necessary Knowledge and Experience to be able to do the Job • 8–10 years of experience in enterprise Linux systems engineering and architecture. • Strong hands on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux in mission critical environments. • 8–10 years of experience in with Commvault Backup, Recovery, and Archive solutions, including Commvault Cloud Archive. • Demonstrated experience integrating Commvault Archive with Azure and Google Cloud archive storage. • Strong understanding of backup, archive, retention, compliance, and disaster recovery concepts.
Education and Certification Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • Mandatory: Valid Commvault certification related to Backup & Recovery and/or Archive (e.g., Commvault Certified Professional / Specialist – Backup & Recovery or Archive). • Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, or higher) are highly desirable. Job Specific Technical Skills • Expert knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, hardening, and performance tuning. • Advanced expertise in Commvault Backup, Recovery, and Archive (Cloud Archive) platforms. • Experience with Azure and Google Cloud archive and storage integration. • Strong understanding of encryption, immutability, retention policies, and compliance controls. • Experience with centralized monitoring, automation, and scripting. • Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills