Backup Recovery Engineer Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the backup recovery engineer position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support for all networking, servers, personal computers, department equipment, centralized data backup/recovery, Windows Servers in a virtual infrastructure along with understanding AS/400 computing.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Exceptional customer facing skills with experience in technical and pre-sales engagements in the back-up and recovery business area
• Possess an understanding of business environment
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Storage Best Practices in relation to EMC , CX VMax and NetApp
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Backup and Recovery Best Practices in relation to EMC Networker, VERITAS Netbackup, CommVault, and EMC Avamar data protection solutions
• Advanced technical knowledge of VMware and other Virtualization Technologies
• Basic technical knowledge of PC’s, Networks and other Operating Systems
• Basic technical knowledge of supporting Hardware including Intel, Cisco and SAN / NAS environments
• MCTS certification or equivalent work experience

In response to your job posting for backup recovery engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership, direction and mentorship to Storage/Backup staff in the delivery of the Architectural roadmap for Storage/Backup, ensuring fit-for-purpose, best-in-class, and currency.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Perform the application level backups and restores of a robust Microsoft Exchange environment
• Monitor the performance of all backup systems and respond to issues and incidents by troubleshooting to resolve the problem
• Recommend, schedule and perform backup system improvements, upgrades, patches, and fixes
• Lead the development and maintenance of the backup and recovery responsibilities of the business continuity and Disaster Recovery plans
• Configure backup servers and hosts to ensure smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes
• Provide training and relevant document for support personnel including Help Desk, Computer Technicians, Trainers, internal/external customers, and management
• Provide mentorship for other team members
• Experience within several disciplines such as server infrastructure, virtualization, cloud services, networking, security, and storage

I am excited to be applying for the position of backup recovery engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for management with an Enterprise Data Storage Plan and Policy for Resource Servers that includes automation, provisioning, disaster recovery, and backup and recovery solutions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with online/cloud storage technology for backup and recovery
• MCP, MCSA, or MCITP certification Security+
• Experience configuring and scheduling backup jobs to complete in an allotted time
• Exposure to virtualization technologies such as Vmware, Hyper-V, or KVM
• Exposure to Operating Systems such as Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, and IBM AIX
• Experience managing Commvault
• Experience with Operating System technologies such as Windows, Linux/Unix
• Relevant vendor certifications

Please consider me for the backup recovery engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for team leadership for the backup team supporting a variety of backup technologies (TSM primary).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong knowledge of Unix / Linux / Backup fundamentals
• Experience with common development tools, repositories and CI/CD practices
• Fundamental understanding of leveraging Object Storage as a backup endpoint
• Dedication to quality deliverables
• Plan, design, test, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of enterprise backup systems
• Assist in research on relevant technology products, services, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the backup industry
• Proactively manage space requirements for backup environments across the company
• Perform the database application level backups and restores of Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Progress databases

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the backup recovery engineer position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for adequate support for the local office workplace teams and ensuring the locally hosted backup infrastructure services for DR and backup are maintained and monitored well.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with current Linux or Microsoft server technologies
• Demonstrated success with coordinating and completing multiple tasks within and across departments to meet changing deadlines
• Proven experience mentoring other team members
• Strong interpersonal skills such as listening, decision making, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Experience with image level restores to support Disaster Recovery efforts
• Experience with public Cloud such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services
• Strong understanding of DPS Suites
• An established history and track record of providing excellent customer service