Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy is a nonpartisan research institute focused on domestic and international policy. Based at Rice University, it brings together faculty, fellows, scholars, and experts from multiple disciplines to examine complex public-policy questions and connect research with practical policymaking. Its work supports informed discussion and contributes to policy development across a broad range of issues in the United States and abroad.
Infrastructure Engineer – Backup and Virtualization
Manage Commvault backup, storage, VMware, and cloud systems for Rice University’s Baker Institute. Develop secure, scalable infrastructure and improve enterprise data protection and recovery.
United States
Texas$130,000 – $135,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredInfrastructure EngineerDescription
- Administer and support compute, storage, and private cloud platforms and services.
- Set strategy for scalable, secure infrastructure, enterprise data management, and recovery.
- Design and implement infrastructure solutions, architecture plans, technology roadmaps, and project plans.
- Work with the Technology Solutions & Services and Enterprise Infrastructure teams.
- Oversee several projects at the same time.
- Act as lead administrator for the Commvault data management platform.
- Monitor the health and performance of the CommServe server and its MediaAgents.
- Configure and maintain Quantum tape libraries, cloud storage targets, and SAN devices.
- Deploy and manage CommCell Virtual Server Agents for backup and recovery across VMware and public cloud environments.
- Assess emerging technologies and recommend improvements to infrastructure efficiency and resource use.
- Keep detailed infrastructure documentation for support staff, developers, and users.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least three years of related experience as an infrastructure engineer or systems administrator.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and troubleshoot physical backup equipment, including tape libraries and Fibre Channel fabrics.
- Ability to find solutions across complex, diverse Linux and Windows environments.
- Experience leading large-scale deployment projects.
- Experience applying security policies, including micro-segmentation and zero-trust practices.
- Submit a resume and cover letter; PDF format is preferred.
- Additional relevant experience may replace the education requirement on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
- Additional relevant education may replace the experience requirement on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Benefits
- Full-time position eligible for benefits.
- Hybrid arrangement with both on-site and remote work.
- Rice University benefits; details are provided in the posting.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.