Cloud Engineer – Storage and Backup at Tek Experts Full Time NEW

Job Title: Cloud Engineer – Storage and Backup

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job ID: 16284
Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Job Overview

• We’re seeking a Cloud Engineer – Storage & Backup to design, implement, and optimize cloud storage and backup solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• As part of the Microsoft Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE), you will ensure scalability, high availability, data protection, and cost efficiency across enterprise cloud environments.
• The ideal candidate has expertise in Azure Storage (Blob, Files, Disks), Backup & Disaster Recovery (Azure Backup, Site Recovery), Storage Security, and Performance Optimization.
• We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.
• We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Azure Storage accounts, Blob, Files, Table, and Queue storage.
• Implement storage tiering, lifecycle policies, and cost-optimization strategies.
• Configure Azure Managed Disks (Standard, Premium, Ultra) for virtual machines.
• Deploy and manage Azure NetApp Files and Azure Elastic SAN for high-performance workloads.
• Implement geo-redundancy, cross-region replication, and failover strategies.
• Deploy and manage Azure Backup for VMs, SQL, Files, and SAP HANA.
• Configure Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for DR planning and failover testing.
• Develop RPO/RTO strategies for business-critical applications.
• Automate backup retention, restore, and archival policies using Azure Policy and Logic Apps.
• Implement backup encryption, immutable storage, and ransomware protection.
• Implement RBAC, Private Endpoints, and Managed Identities for storage access control.
• Enforce encryption policies (Storage Service Encryption, Customer-Managed Keys, SSE).
• Monitor storage access logs and anomaly detection using Microsoft Defender for Storage.
• Ensure compliance with SOC2, HIPAA, NIST, GDPR, and CIS benchmarks.
• Automate storage provisioning and backup policies using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM Templates.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines for storage and backup configurations in Azure DevOps.
• Implement auto-scaling and performance tuning for high-traffic workloads.
• Leverage Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Event Grid for backup automation workflows.
• Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Storage Insights for storage performance tracking.
• Optimize data retrieval, compression, deduplication, and cold storage archival.
• Reduce storage costs using Reserved Capacity, Lifecycle Policies, and Intelligent Tiering.
• Configure Azure File Sync for hybrid cloud storage integration.
• Manage multi-cloud storage and hybrid data replication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Cloud Storage & Backup Engineering, with at least a year in Azure.
• Strong expertise in Azure Blob, Files, Disks, Backup, and Site Recovery (ASR).
• Experience with RBAC, storage security, encryption, and compliance automation.
• Hands-on experience in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) for storage automation.
• Knowledge of storage performance tuning, tiering, and cost optimization strategies.
• Strong written and verbal English skills are required for effective communication.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for storage performance and backup failures.
• Excellent collaboration and communication with Cloud, DevOps, and Security teams.
• Ability to document storage architectures, disaster recovery plans, and automation workflows.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with multi-cloud storage solutions.
• Familiarity with object storage, content delivery networks (Azure CDN), and data lake solutions.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Storage Specialist, Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience with large-scale backup strategies, ransomware protection, and disaster recovery automation.

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.

Application Closing Date
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