Part-Time Onsite Mission – Backup & Automation Consultant (No Remote)

We are currently operating on IBM Storage Protect (formerly TSM) and are initiating a strategic migration toward a next-generation Enterprise Data Protection platform.To support this transformation, we are seeking a senior-level Backup & Automation Consultant to lead a high-impact Proof of Concept (POC) comparing leading solutions such as Veeam Backup & Replication and Commvault Complete Data Protection.⚠️ Important:Part-time mission100% onsiteNo remote work possible🎯 Mission ScopeYou will architect, deploy, validate, and benchmark competing enterprise-grade backup solutions in a controlled test environment. The outcome of your POC will directly determine the organization’s future production standard.🔧 Architecture & DeploymentDesign and build isolated, production-like POC environmentsImplement hardened configurations (RBAC, encryption, immutability)Ensure scalability, performance optimization, and automation readinessIntegrate with virtualization, storage, and hybrid infrastructures🧪 Advanced Technical ValidationPerformance benchmarking (backup windows, restore SLAs, throughput metrics)Validation of Data Immutability & Air-Gapped architecturesCross-platform recovery testing (VM, physical, database workloads)Disaster Recovery simulations with automated orchestrationRansomware resilience testing and recovery validation📊 Strategic & Technical AssessmentGap analysis vs. business continuity objectivesTCO and scalability modelingRisk assessment and operational complexity evaluationFinal executive-level recommendation report👤 Candidate ProfileWe are looking for a Tier-1 Enterprise Backup Expert with:Deep hands-on experience in large-scale backup & recovery environmentsProven expertise in enterprise automation and orchestrationStrong infrastructure background (virtualization, storage, networking)Ability to operate autonomously in a consulting capacityExperience delivering production-ready architecture roadmapsThis is not an operational role — this is a strategic technical leadership mission.📦 Expected Deliverables1️⃣ Comprehensive POC Test MatrixFunctional validationPerformance benchmarking resultsDR simulation outcomes2️⃣ Production Transition RoadmapHigh-level target architectureMigration strategy from IBM Storage ProtectAutomation & governance frameworkIf you are a senior backup architect who thrives in technically demanding environments and wants to directly influence a company’s future data protection strategy, this mission is for you.calebe.ferrari@trustteam.lu