Job DescriptionWe are looking for a highly motivated Junior Storage & Backup Administrator to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience managing enterprise‑level storage and backup systems, learning cutting‑edge technology and AWS cloud technology.Responsibilities- Assist in managing and maintaining storage systems such as SAN, NAS, cloud‑based storage, and enterprise backup solutions.- Perform routine storage provisioning, data migration, and capacity planning tasks.- Provide operational support for day‑to‑day activities including alerting, monitoring, and trending.- Diagnose and troubleshoot backup and storage hardware and software issues to ensure data integrity and system efficiency.- Develop scripts for automated management (Shell, PowerShell, Python, etc.).- Work with senior admin on service delivery automation using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, CDD, etc.- Ensure backup and storage systems comply with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements; remediate security vulnerabilities.- Provision AWS FSx/EFS file shares, manage filesystem capacity and performance.- Participate in regular disaster recovery testing and perform data recovery/restore testing.- Document backup and storage configurations, procedures, and best practices.- Participate in on‑call rotation.Qualifications- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in a related role.- Recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.- Basic understanding of backup technologies (e.G., Dell Avamar/PPDM, Rubrik) and storage technologies (SAN, NAS, RAID, etc.)
and data protection strategies.- Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.- Experience with scripting (shell script, PowerShell, Python, etc.) or automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.- Eagerness to learn and grow in the areas of storage and backup technologies.- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.- Self‑driven, resourceful individual capable of working under little supervision.- Reliability Status Clearance (including a law enforcement inquiry and credit check) is required before start date.What’s in it for you- Recognized as a 2026 Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada.- Earned the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work® certification.- Wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health.- Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work from home or the office based on business needs.- Opportunities for career progression and networking within a global workforce of 30,000 employees.- Competitive base pay ranging from $65,000 to $105,000, with additional incentive plans.- Equal chance employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.Salary and Benefits- Base Pay Range: $65,000 – $105,000.- Eligible employees participate in incentive plans subject to individual and company performance.- Certain roles may receive sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.EEO StatementDiversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation in the application process may email a request to
[email protected] Details- Posting End Date: 22/06/2026.- Job Category: IT – Technology Services.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Storage Backup Analyst - $65,000 - $105,000 A Year (Toronto)
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