Rubrik Backup Engineer

Job title: Rubrik Backup Engineer
Day Rate: £400 to 450 per day - Outside IR35
Duration: 3-6 months initially
Location: Fully remote/WFH
Start Date: ASAP

Role
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Rubrik/Commvault Backup Engineer to support a fast-paced Rubrik rollout across VMware and Azure environments, migrating workloads from Commvault while maintaining business-as-usual backup operations.

This is a delivery-focused role requiring someone who can hit the ground running, work independently and collaborate effectively with international IT teams, so excellent communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Rubrik Edge for on-premises VMware and Rubrik Cloud Cluster for Azure workloads.
• Migrate backup protection from Commvault to Rubrik, ensuring retention, recovery and service continuity.
• Configure backup policies, schedules and retention, validating protection through restore testing.
• Troubleshoot backup failures, resolve technical issues and provide BAU support across both platforms.
• Coordinate deployments with IT teams across the UK, EMEA and APAC.
• Track rollout progress, manage blockers and maintain clear technical documentation and handover records.

Essential Experience

• Strong hands-on Rubrik experience, including Rubrik Edge, VMware and Azure Cloud Cluster deployments.
• Proven Commvault administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience migrating workloads between enterprise backup platforms.
• Solid VMware and Azure infrastructure knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across backup, storage, networking and infrastructure.
• Ability to work independently, deliver at pace and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive can-do approach

Desirable

• Experience delivering infrastructure projects across international sites.
• Background in pharmaceutical, manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Relevant Rubrik, Commvault, VMware or Azure certifications.