Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Rubrik Administrator to manage, optimize, and support our enterprise backup and recovery environment. This role requires hands-on expertise in configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Rubrik backup solutions while ensuring data protection best practices are followed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backup and disaster recovery solutions, storage management, and cloud-based backup strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
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Rubrik Administration & Management:
- Deploy, configure, and manage Rubrik backup and recovery solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.
- Ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability of backup jobs.
- Perform upgrades, patches, and maintenance of the Rubrik platform.
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Backup & Recovery Operations:
- Manage and monitor daily backup and restore operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve backup failures, performance issues, and replication problems.
- Validate backup jobs and conduct periodic recovery testing.
- Maintain backup retention policies and ensure compliance with data governance regulations.
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Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity:
- Develop and document disaster recovery plans and procedures.
- Perform backup and disaster recovery drills to ensure data availability in case of outages.
- Assist in designing and implementing cloud-based backup strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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Security & Compliance:
- Ensure data encryption, immutability, and ransomware protection strategies are in place.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2, and ISO 27001.
- Manage role-based access control (RBAC) within the Rubrik environment.
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Collaboration & Support:
- Work closely with IT, security, and infrastructure teams to align backup solutions with business needs.
- Provide end-user training and support related to backup and recovery processes.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and runbooks.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- 3+ years of experience managing Rubrik backup solutions in enterprise environments.
- Strong knowledge of backup methodologies, replication, retention policies, and disaster recovery planning.
- Experience with Rubrik Polaris, CDM (Cloud Data Management), and archival solutions (AWS S3, Azure Blob, GCP Storage).
- Familiarity with Windows, Linux, VMware, Nutanix, and cloud-based workloads.
- Knowledge of scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, or API integration with Rubrik).
- Understanding of networking, storage technologies (NAS, SAN, NFS, CIFS), and virtualization.
- Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA) and security best practices.
Top Skills
What We Do
MetroSys is a I.T. Professional Services company based in sunny San Diego, CA. Established in 2006, MetroSys has technical talent supporting the Americas. Our Mission Statement; To simplify our customers’ business solutions while having fun with what we do.
Our creative geniuses have been pioneering data solutions for our valued customers and partners in the following areas:
Data Mobility: Enterprise Storage, Cloud Migrations,
Systems Integration & Installation: Storage, Networking, Virtualization, Database, Messaging
Flexible Workforce: Recruiting, Staffing, Direct Placement
Assessment Services: Storage, Networking, Performance, Periodic, Get Healthy
ingenuity. Agility. Speed.
These are key ingredients to our success. Navigating the world of I.T. Professional Services can pose many challenges. We help customers, channel partners, resellers & manufacturers deliver! Our team of highly experienced professionals can help bridge any gap for your I.T. requirements. Whether assistance with pre-sales or post-sales services, recruiting, or assisting with the launch of emerging technologies, We CAN Help!
Great people. Great Company.
MetroSys has carefully crafted its team of highly skilled talent by not only hiring industry experts, but by selecting people that share our view on company culture. Our core values include teamwork, integrity, accountability, & embracing diversity. Our customer first approach builds strong relationships as a trusted advisor and technology partner. Our team integrates with your business and maximizes efficiency. Simply put, we make it easy.
