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Lead Storage Backup Engineer

Unlock employer Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posted: 30 Nov 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $90k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Hybrid
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

As a Lead Storage Backup Engineer at the company, you will lead a team of Storage and Backup Administrators, providing guidance and mentorship. You will set goals, monitor progress, and ensure the team meets larger objectives while collaborating with global IT teams to complete project work. Engaging with all levels of management and key stakeholders, you'll implement and manage support and operational objectives.

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Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying and incorporating future service management needs into a detailed multi-year roadmap across support areas.
  • Supporting the achievement of performance goals, budget goals, and team objectives.
  • Skillfully generating custom reports and maintaining Knowledgebase documentation.
  • Managing and maintaining data storage systems to ensure data availability, integrity, and security.
  • Deploying and configuring virtualization environments, as well as installation of storage systems from vendors such as Dell, IBM, and HPE.
  • Collaborating with senior engineers to support and maintain data center infrastructure.
  • Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including Low-Level Design (LLD) and As-Built documentation.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Typically 6+ years of relevant work experience in the industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role.
  • Proven experience in infrastructure technology management.
  • Proficiencies in technical knowledge and teamwork.
  • A continuous learner that stays abreast of industry knowledge and technology.

Other Qualifications:

  • An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus.
  • Candidates should have strong working knowledge of Dell PowerMax, ScaleIO, Isilon, Dell Data Protection, and Data Domain (incl. CRS).
  • Relevant storage and backup or infrastructure certifications are a strong advantage, such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, or Certified Cloud Practitioner.

At the company, we prioritize in-person collaboration while providing flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Work Conditions: Full-time
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Language Requirements: Not specified.

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