• Data Protection Engineer

    Lenovo (Morrisville, NC)


    Data Protection Engineer

     

    General Information

     

    Req #

    WD00084695

    Career area:

    Information Technology

    Country/Region:

    United States of America

    State:

    North Carolina

    City:

    Morrisville

    Date:

    Tuesday, July 29, 2025

    Working time:

    Full-time

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

     

    Why Work at Lenovo

     

    We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

     

    Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

     

    This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via ourStoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/) .

     

    Description and Requirements

    Job Responsibilities

    1. Backup Solutions Management

     

    1)Design, deploy, and maintain data backup strategies using NetBackup and Commvault software, leveraging your 2+ years of experience. Ensure regular and reliable backups of critical business data across various systems.

     

    2)Monitor backup jobs, troubleshoot failures, and optimize backup performance.

     

    2. Database Operation

     

    1)With 2+ years of database operation and maintenance experience (in Oracle, MongoDB, or Redis; better if proficient in multiple), perform day-to-day administrative tasks. This includes user management, permission allocation, and schema management to ensure data security and integrity within the database environment.

     

    2)Analyze database performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies. Optimize query execution plans, index management, and resource allocation to enhance database response times and throughput.

     

    3)Continuously monitor the health of databases, including disk space utilization, memory usage, and transaction logs. Proactively identify and address potential issues such as disk full warnings or abnormal resource consumption to prevent service disruptions.

     

    4)Plan, test, and execute database version upgrades and security patch installations. Ensure that upgrades are seamless and do not impact ongoing business operations, while keeping the database environment secure and up-to-date.

     

    3. Disaster Recovery (DR) Initiatives

     

    1)Develop, test, and maintain disaster recovery plans. Ensure that data protection strategies align with DR objectives for business continuity.

     

    2)Participate in the company's annual BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) drills in the US. Be responsible for pre - drill communication, including coordinating with relevant departments to confirm roles, timelines, and requirements. During the drills, track every detail, such as the execution status of recovery procedures, identification of bottlenecks, and compliance with predefined processes. After the drills, summarize findings and contribute to updating DR plans based on lessons learned.

     

    3)Update DR plans regularly based on changes in the IT environment, new business requirements, and insights from BCDR drills.

     

    4. Collaboration and Support

     

    1)Work closely with cross-functional teams, including OS team, network team, and application team, to ensure end-to-end data protection.

     

    2)Provide technical support for data protection-related issues, participating in on-call as needed to address urgent problems.

    Job Requirements

    _Technical Skills_

     

    1) 2+ years of proficiency in NetBackup and Commvault data backup and recovery software

     

    2) At least 2+ years of solid understanding of database operation and maintenance (Oracle, MongoDB, or Redis; multiple is a plus), with experience in database backup/restore operations.

     

    3)Knowledge of disaster recovery principles and best practices.

     

    _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class._

     

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

    * United States of America

    * United States of America - North Carolina

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville