Data Protection Solution Architect - Elob

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We are seeking a highly skilled Data Protection Solutions Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in backup/recovery software, backup appliances, storage protocols, and high availability solutions. This role is critical in designing and implementing robust data protection strategies to ensure the integrity, availability, and security of our data across various environments.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

• Define and Execute Data Protection Solutions Roadmap: Develop and implement a comprehensive solutions roadmap for the data protection area, ensuring alignment with business goals and technological advancements.
• Develop Technical Collateral: Create and maintain technical documentation, including reference architectures and best practices, to support the implementation and adoption of data protection solutions.
• Lab-Based Solution Development: Build, demonstrate, and document innovative data protection solutions within our lab using Pure Storage and partner technologies, ensuring practical application and effectiveness.
• Project Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead and coordinate projects with cross-functional teams to design, build, and demonstrate data protection solutions, fostering collaboration and ensuring project success.
• Technical Strategy and MRD Engagement: Gain a deep understanding of the technical strategy related to Marketing Requirements Documents (MRD). Participate in cross-functional teams to review and influence product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and market needs.
• Professional Documentation: Plan, outline, and publish professional technical documents on schedule, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Customer Business Benefits Translation: Translate technical features into tangible customer business benefits, highlighting the value of our solutions.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work collaboratively within a team and cross-functionally within the company to achieve common goals and drive innovation.
• Effective Communication: Communicate in a clear and concise professional manner, tailored to the appropriate audience; including both verbal and written communications.
• Manage Multiple Priorities: Manage multiple priorities and tasks within a dynamic work environment, ensuring timely and effective delivery of projects.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

Primary Skills:

• Backup/Recovery Software: Proficient in at least one backup/recovery software such as Veeam, CommVault, Veritas NetBackup, or Networker.
• Backup Appliances: Experience with Purpose Built Backup Appliances (PBBAs) such as Veritas NetBackup Appliance, Data Domain, Rubrik, or Cohesity.
• Storage Protocols: Advanced knowledge of storage protocols such as iSCSI, FC, NFS, SMB, and object storage.
• High Availability: Knowledge of high availability and cross data center replication at the application or storage level is a plus.

Supporting Skills:

• Linux Skills: Proficient in basic Linux administration (RedHat, Ubuntu, etc).
• Troubleshooting: Strong ability to troubleshoot and interpret performance issues on operating systems.
• Virtualization and Containerization: Expertise in virtualization (VMWare) and container orchestration (Kubernetes), both on-premise and in cloud environments (public and private).
• Programming Skills: Basic programming knowledge is essential, as the role involves understanding, modifying, and creating benchmark kits for proof-of-concept studies.
• Scripting Languages: Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Shell Script, Python, or Go is highly desirable.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficient with IaC and configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data protection solutions and related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

As this is an office-centric role, you are expected to be present in the office for 3 days a week. As outlined in Pure's Hybrid Work Policy, there will be variations over periods of time, depending on business need.

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out purebenefits.com for more information.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

 

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And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.

 

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