DPS Resident Engineer

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented DPS Resident Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will lead the Data Protection & Back-Up Systems and Optimization. He/she will also take charge of the end to end process of DPS, ensuring the, availability, integrity, and recovery of the data.

Key Responsibilities & Role:

• Monitor and maintain Data Protection & Backup systems
• Perform capacity planning, data tiering, and Data Protection & Backup optimization tasks.
• Assist in data migration, archiving, and retention activities.
• Ensure data availability, integrity, and backup/recovery processes.
• Support incident resolution and escalate complex Data Protection & Backup issues to L3.
• Apply security policies and access controls on file and object data.
• Document configurations, changes, and standard procedures.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams on data-related needs.
• Mentor support staff, advise on best practices, and drive process improvements.
• Participate in TARB committee as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in IT/Software Engineering, or any similar degree is required.
• Solid experience in Data Management.
• Background in IT Security is highly desirable.
• Familiarity in Data Protection & Back-Up Platforms (Ex: Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup, Rubrik, Dell, IBM, or any similar platform).
• Ability to work independently, and alongside a team as needed.
• Strong English and communication skills.
• Key attention to detail.