Senior Specialist , Infrastructure Engineering
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Job Title : Senior Specialist Infrastructure Engineering
Based in Singapore join a global healthcare biopharma company and be part of a 130- year legacy of success backed by ethical integrity forward momentum and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
Be part of an organisation driven by digital technology and data-backed approaches that support a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines vaccines and animal health products.
Drive innovation and execution excellence. Be a part of a team with passion for using data analytics and insights to drive decision-making and which creates custom software allowing us to tackle some of the worlds greatest health threats.
Our Technology Centers focus on creating a space where teams can come together to deliver business solutions that save and improve lives. An integral part of our companys IT operating model Tech Centers are globally distributed locations where each IT division has employees to enable our digital transformation journey and drive business outcomes. These locations in addition to the other sites are essential to supporting our business and strategy.
A focused group of leaders in each Tech Center helps to ensure we can manage and improve each location from investing in growth success and well-being of our people to making sure colleagues from each IT division feel a sense of belonging to managing critical emergencies. And together we must leverage the strength of our team to collaborate globally to optimize connections and share best practices across the Tech Centers.
What will you do in this role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Protection (Backup and Recovery) Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing developing implementing and managing backup and recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and availability. This role
requires a deep understanding of various backup technologies and tools as well as advanced knowledge of data protection strategies across cloud platforms.
What should you have:
- Design develop and maintain advanced backup and recovery solutions using tools such as Commvault AWS Backup Azure backups PPDM
- Develop and implement automated solutions for backup and recovery processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention
- Create and manage self-service features for customers to facilitate their own backup and recovery tasks improving user experience and operational efficiency
- Lead the optimisation of backup processes ensuring data is backed up according to established schedules and policies
- Monitor and troubleshoot complex backup and recovery operations addressing issues proactively and providing expert guidance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive data protection strategies
- Conduct regular testing of backup and recovery processes to ensure effectiveness reliability and compliance with industry standards
- work with product manager to define the product roadmap and own/run/participate in agile ceremonies
- Maintain detailed documentation of backup configurations processes and procedures
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to data protection and recovery and provide thought leadership within the organization.
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field
- Relevant certifications (e.g. Commvault Certified Expert) are highly desirable
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in backup and recovery engineering or a related field with a focus on senior-level responsibilities
- Proven experience with backup solutions such as Commvault AWS backups Azure backups PPDM RMAN BRTools and familiarity with Cohesity Rubrik and others
- Extensive experience with automation tools specifically Ansible Tower for backup and recovery processes
- Familiarity with Hyperscale 1.5 and Hyperscale X architectures.
- Experience with Data Protection as a Service (DPA) solutions
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms specifically AWS and Azure for backup and recovery solutions
- In-depth experience with Dell Data Domain storage systems
Skills:
- Strong understanding of backup and recovery methodologies and best practices with the ability to apply this knowledge to complex scenarios
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g. Python PowerShell) to enhance backup processes and develop automated solutions
- Advanced knowledge of storage technologies and architectures including Dell Data Domain
- Familiarity with self-service portal tools and frameworks for customer interaction
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead projects independently
- In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations and compliance requirements
- Extensive experience with disaster recovery planning and execution
- Experience with different operating systems (e.g. windows servers RHEL) and container solutions (e.g. Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with cloud-based backup solutions and hybrid environments
- Strong analytical skills to assess backup performance and identify areas for improvement
- Experience with Dell Data Domain storage systems.
What we look for
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy creativity digital mastery or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving so if you are among the intellectually curious join usand start making your impact today.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
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Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
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Required Skills:
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon Web Services (AWS) Animal Vaccination Ansible Tower Availability Management Capacity Management Change Controls Computer Science Configuration Management (CM) Design Applications Digital Transformation Emerging Technologies Incident Management Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Information Technology Operations Infrastructure Engineering IT Infrastructure Design IT Operation IT Service Management (ITSM) Management Process Product Roadmap Social Collaboration Software Configurations Software Development Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) 4 morePreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
08/29/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
