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Gameloft - Montreal

Montreal, Quebec - Canada
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Backup/Data Administrator

Description

Are you looking for a team of dynamic and talented people who are passionate about video games? Are you looking for a studio where diversity, open-mindedness and creativity are omnipresent? You’ve found the right place!

 

Gameloft, the largest mobile-gaming development studio in Montreal, is seeking a Backup/Data Administrator to join its Global Network Services (GNS) team.

 

Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Founded in 1999 and a top innovator in its field, Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries. www.gameloft.com

 

 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

 

The successful candidate will provide support, and management of, backup systems as well preparation and recovery/replication procedures for large data storage systems.  The position requires solid experience working with tape backup systems and hardware.  The position also requires an excellent knowledge of databases as well as knowledge of multiple file storage types and storage methods.    

 

·         Responsible for the gathering/documentation of backup requirements, installing, configuring, and testing of backups (and restores) in a high availability enterprise system

·         Monitoring of backup jobs across multiple platforms

·         Perform routine recovery scenarios and tests

·         Maintaining, documenting, and improving backup and data related procedures, policies, and standards;

·         Working with various department team leads and staff to analyze and resolve backup and data recovery problems;

·         Working with backup systems and tape libraries;

·         Possibility of providing 24/7 (on-call) support for servers and systems.

 

Requirements

 

·         Two or more years’ experience with Symantec NetBackup;

·         3 to 5+ years with hands-on production datacenter experience with servers and tape libraries

·         Experience with data deduplication and replication an asset;

·         Demonstrated experience with various storage systems (SCSI, iSCSI) as well as distributed file systems;

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills  - ability to communicate in English and French essential;

·         Ability to work independently and to manage priorities;

·         Strong organizational,  and planning skills essential as well as good analysis methodology;

·         Strong documentation skills;

·         Ability to work under stress and in a 24x7x365 production environment is essential.

 

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.

 

Why work for Gameloft?

·         Join one of the most exciting sectors today and collaborate on projects with partners and clients that include Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, Marvel and others

·         Experience an exceptional, dynamic, challenging and motivating working environment within a fast-growing company

·         Opportunity to learn in a professional environment with passionate people

·         Work in an open working climate with dynamic teams from around the world where you can communicate with colleagues from other countries and cultures on a daily basis

·         Enjoy excellent local working conditions and benefits (high-quality office space, group insurance, discount with different companies, etc.)

·         Flexible hours, paid personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation for a better work/life balance

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