Tape Backup Migration Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tape Backup / Cloud Migration Technician to support a project focused on migrating legacy tape-based backup data to a modern cloud storage environment. This individual will be responsible for working with existing tape backup systems, identifying and restoring archived data, and assisting with the transfer of that data to cloud-based storage solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with enterprise tape backup environments, data restoration, and backup operations, along with an understanding of cloud storage technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the migration of legacy tape backup data to cloud-based storage platforms.
• Identify, catalog, and retrieve data from existing tape libraries and backup systems.
• Perform tape restores and assist with transferring recovered data to cloud storage.
• Troubleshoot tape drives, media errors, backup failures, and data recovery issues.
• Work with backup software such as Veritas NetBackup, IBM Storage Protect (TSM), Commvault, or Dell NetWorker.
• Validate migrated data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and accessibility.
• Maintain documentation of tape inventories, migration progress, and any issues encountered.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, storage, and cloud engineering teams throughout the migration.
• Assist with decommissioning legacy tape backup infrastructure following successful migration.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise tape backup systems and tape libraries.
• Experience performing tape restores, media management, and backup troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with backup software such as NetBackup, IBM TSM, Commvault, or NetWorker.
• Experience working with LTO tape technology and enterprise tape libraries.
• Understanding of data backup, retention, recovery, and storage concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience migrating tape-based backups or archived data to cloud storage.
• Experience with large-scale data migration or archival projects.
• Experience with IBM, Quantum Scalar, HPE StoreEver, or Oracle StorageTek tape libraries.