Backup Administrator (10+ years) to support Private Cloud backup services using Cohesity
- 42344 Our banking client is seeking a Backup Administrator (10+ years) to support Private Cloud backup services using Cohesity -42344

Location:
Scarborough/Hybrid
- 3x times a week in office (Tues to Thurs) Schedule Hours: 37.5/hr. week Story Behind the Need:
- The Global Technology and Enterprise Platforms (GTEP) Operations & Engineering team is seeking a Backup Administrator to support the Private Cloud backup service. In this role, you will deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and support backup, restoration, and migration activities across Scotiabank’s on-premises Private Cloud, Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE), and Google Compute Engine (GCE). You will also help implement end-to-end backup testing services.
- Working closely with GTEP and CIO stakeholders, the internal cloud team within GTEP Operations & Engineering designs, builds, and manages hybrid cloud products across the enterprise. These products follow GTEP Enterprise Architecture standards and frameworks and are focused on enabling scalable, cost-effective solutions such as automated infrastructure, backup and storage services, and software-defined data centers.
- As part of Scotiabank’s technology organization, you will collaborate with experienced industry professionals and contribute to initiatives that transform how employees work across the globe. Role Responsibilities / Typical Day in Role:
- Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and support backup, restoration, and migration services across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Design and develop Backup Testing as a Service capability to help stakeholders validate end-to-end application recovery using Cohesity Data Protection services.




- Partner with technical and business subject matter experts to ensure migrated applications meet recovery and business requirements.
- Participate in scheduled changes and troubleshooting activities, including occasional non-standard

working hours
.
- Manage and maintain backup and NAS platforms across on-premises and Google Cloud environments.
- Provide Level 2 support and coordinate vendor escalations for transitioned services.
- Develop and maintain operational documentation, including build guides, runbooks, and technical specifications.
- Contribute to implementation planning and service delivery activities. Candidate Requirements/Must Have

Skills:
- 10+ years of experience as a Backup Administrator, with hands‑on expertise in technologies such as Cohesity, Dell EMC Data Domain, NetBackup, Veeam, or similar backup and replication platforms.
- 2+ years of experience administering Microsoft Windows Server 2019/2022 and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.x/10.x
- 5+ years of experience working with networking technologies and operational support.
- 5+ years of experience supporting agent-based backups for SQL Always On Availability Groups (AAG), Oracle, DB2, and similar database platforms, with a solid understanding of SQL VSS and RMAN backups.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders. Nice-To-Have

Skills:
- 2+ years of experience with architecture, deployment,



or operational support of VMware vSphere Hypervisor and Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.
- Experience with scripting and automation, including REST APIs, PowerShell, and Python
- Previous experience in banking or financial services
- Robust interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams Educational

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, Business and or relative discipline. Best VS. Average Candidate:
- A candidate with strong experience in backup administration within the financial industry
- Someone who has previous experience working for an IT service provider.
- Someone with at least 70% hands‑on Backup Administration experience, complemented by excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Interview Process:
- 1st Round: 30 mins, HM+ Peer, In person or virtual/ Technical questions
- 2nd Round: 45 mins , HM+ director, In person/ behavior and culture fit Our banking client is seeking a Backup Administrator (10+ years) to support Private Cloud backup services using Cohesity -42344

Location:
Scarborough/Hybrid
- 3x times a week in office (Tues to Thurs) Duration: ASAP until 08/12/2027 Schedule Hours: 37.5/hr. week Story Behind the Need:
- The Global Technology and Enterprise Platforms (GTEP) Operations & Engineering team is seeking a Backup Administrator to support the Private Cloud backup service. In this role, you will deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and support backup, restoration, and migration activities across Scotiabank’s on-premises Private Cloud, Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE), and Google Compute Engine (GCE). You will also help implement end-to-end backup testing services.
- Working closely with GTEP and CIO

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