- We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Backup Recovery Architect to join Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany at our Bangalore office
- In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide data protection strategies
- The ideal candidate brings deep architect-level expertise in Commvault, strong hands-on knowledge of Cohesity, and working familiarity with IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)
- You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the resilience, integrity, and recoverability of critical business data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- Key Responsibilities
- Commvault Architecture Operations
- Design, architect, and continuously evolve the enterprise Commvault backup and recovery infrastructure
- Define and enforce backup policies, retention schedules, SLAs, and DR runbooks aligned with business requirements
- Lead complex Commvault migrations, upgrades, and integration projects across on-premises and cloud platforms
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis for backup failures and incidents
- Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and SOPs
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert (SME) and escalation point for all Commvault-related issues
- Cohesity Platform
- Architect and manage Cohesity Data Protect and Data Management solutions for workload protection and data consolidation
- Integrate Cohesity with existing data center and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for seamless data mobility
- Implement Cohesity-based ransomware detection, immutable snapshots, and rapid recovery capabilities
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with data residency and encryption standards
- IBM TSM / Spectrum Protect
- Support, administer,



and optimize existing IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM / Spectrum Protect) environments
- Assist in TSM-to-Commvault or TSM-to-Cohesity migration projects where applicable
- Maintain TSM server policies, storage pools, and schedules in line with enterprise standards
- Strategy Governance
- Define and drive the long-term data protection roadmap aligned with enterprise IT strategy
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies, vendors, and solutions to enhance backup and recovery capabilities
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (eg, GDPR, GxP, SOX) related to data protection
- Participate in audit activities and provide evidence for backup and recovery controls
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and operations staff
- Required Qualifications
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise backup and recovery architecture
- Architect-level proficiency in Commvault Complete Data Protection including CommCell design, IntelliSnap, VSA, cloud-connect, and multi-site configurations
- Hands on experience with Cohesity platforms (DataProtect, SmartFiles, DataManagement)
- Demonstrated experience in designing DR strategies for complex hybrid environments (physical, virtual, cloud, SaaS)
- Technical Skills
- Deep expertise in Commvault: CommCell Console, Command Center, REST APIs, deduplication, replication, and disaster recovery workflows
- Strong knowledge of Cohesity: cluster management, policies, RBAC,



cloud archival, and integration with hypervisors and cloud providers
- Solid understanding of IBM TSM / Spectrum Protect: server setup, client configuration, storage pools, and policy management
- Familiarity with storage technologies: SAN, NAS, object storage, tape libraries
- Experience with virtualization platforms: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V
- Working knowledge of cloud backup services: AWS Backup, Azure Backup, or equivalent
- Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for automation of backup operations are a plus
- Understanding of networking concepts relevant to backup traffic: VLAN, firewall rules, bandwidth throttling
- Preferred Qualifications
- Commvault Certified Professional (CCPA) or equivalent Commvault certification
- Cohesity Certified Sales / SE Skilled (CCSP) or similar Cohesity certification
- ITIL Foundation certification or higher
- Experience working in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, life sciences, finance)
- Familiarity with GxP validation processes
- Experience with data classification and information lifecycle management (ILM)
- Knowledge of ransomware defense strategies and immutable backup architectures
- Soft Skills Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work across geographically distributed teams

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📌 Backup & Recovery Architect (Commvault ) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Merck
📍 Bengaluru