Senior Backup Engineer

We are… more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.
Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn't just our business – it's our culture!
Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid )
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.
Job SummaryThis position designs, implements, and maintains backup and recovery solutions across various cloud-based environments and on-premises infrastructures. The role uses in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of backup engineering to apply skills in a business environment. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams and may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Performs work independently or with minimal guidance. May function as a technical lead on assigned projects. Work assignments are generally more complex.
What You'll DoDeploys backup and recovery solutions across various operating systems, network-attached storage, databases, and cloud platforms using Rubrik and similar data management platforms.Works within broad guidelines to configure software and hardware components including servers, storage devices, networking equipment and others to ensure optimal performance and reliability.Leverages advanced expertise to optimize cyber vault capabilities.Collaborates with stakeholders across the business to gather and analyze requirements for data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity.Uses in-depth understanding of key business drivers and industry best practices to design and implement backup and recovery solutions that meet business needs.Partners with cross-functional teams and individual stakeholders to conceptualize, recommend, and implement solutions.Collaborates with IT teams to align backup and recovery solutions with overall infrastructure and security requirements.Designs architecture, recommends technologies, and defines policies.Documents procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting processes.Maintains and enhances knowledge resources to ensure compliance, consistency, and knowledge sharing.Facilitates infrastructure projects by ensuring backup and recovery requirements are considered and integrated into new or modified infrastructures.Actively contributes to all engineering phases from planning and design through implementation and ongoing operational support.Champions adherence to change management procedures, develops back out plans, and executes changes.Sustains high availability and reliability of backup and recovery systems by assessing performance, optimizing configurations, and implementing upgrades.Evaluates and troubleshoots complex technical issues and provides advanced support for timely resolution.Stays informed about advancements in backup and recovery technologies and best practices to continuously improve own skills and quality of work.Acts as a knowledgeable resource to train or informally mentor less experienced team members.Performs other duties as assigned.What You'll BringMinimum 4 years of experience with backup and recovery operations required.Experience in an enterprise IT or systems administration role preferred.Education You'll NeedHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.Bachelors degree preferred, with focus in computer science, information systems or related field.Certified Backup and Recovery Engineer (CBRE) or other related professional certification preferred.Hybrid Work LocationsThis role is a Hybrid opportunity, where you will be onsite 3 times a week. This role is posted to the below Farmers Office Locations:
AZ - PhoenixCA - Woodland Hills, Westlake Village and San DiegoCO - EnglewoodKS - OlatheMI - CaledoniaNY - TroyOH - DaytonRI - WarwickPhysical ActionsThis role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (example others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.
Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location. Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
401(k)MedicalVisionHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsJob Location(s): US - AZ - Phoenix, US - CA - San Diego, US - CA - Westlake Village, US - CA - Woodland Hills, US - CO - Englewood, US - KS - Olathe, US - MI - Caledonia, US - MI - Grand Rapids, US - NY - Troy, US - OH - Dayton, US - OK - Oklahoma City, US - RI - Warwick, US - TX - Dallas
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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