Data Backup And Resiliency Lead

About Sun Pharma:

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Sun Pharma) is the fourth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company in the world with global revenues of US$ 5.4 billion. Supported by 43 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality, affordable medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Backup Manager (Administrator) to manage and execute data backup, restoration, and disaster recovery operations across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This role is pivotal in ensuring data protection, integrity, availability, and regulatory compliance within highly regulated environments such as Pharma, Healthcare, and BFSI.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing backup platforms across on-premises and cloud environments, strong technical proficiency with tools such as Actifio, Veritas, Commvault, Rubrik, Veeam, and familiarity with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and audit requirements. The role also requires a sound understanding of virtualization, storage, cloud backup, and data classification and resiliency.

Roles and Responsibilities

Backup & Restore Operations

• Manage daily operations of enterprise backup solutions, including scheduling, monitoring, and validating backup jobs.
• Perform regular data restore testing to verify RTO/RPO compliance.
• Handle escalation and resolution of backup failures, job exceptions, and system issues.
• Administer tape backup and archival management, including encryption, vaulting, and lifecycle tracking.

Technical Platform Management

• Administer hybrid backup platforms across VMware/Hyper-V, SAN/NAS storage, and cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and manage cloud-based backup services and immutable storage for ransomware protection.
• Create and maintain HLDs/LLDs, SOPs, validation scripts, and compliance documentation.

Compliance, Audit & Validation

• Ensure all backup systems and operations align with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, and corporate audit standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits and assist in the preparation of documentation and evidence.
• Maintain system validation lifecycle documentation for regulated applications.

Data Governance & Resiliency

• Implement data classification, tagging, and backup policies based on sensitivity and criticality.
• Support business continuity and DR planning by ensuring recoverability of mission-critical data.
• Monitor storage usage trends and manage data archival and retention strategies.

Project & Vendor Coordination

• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams for backup onboarding of new systems.
• Support the Backup Lead in preparing RFPs, RFIs, BOMs, and project execution activities.
• Interface with OEMs and vendors to ensure service delivery, upgrades, patching, and compliance.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Generate and share weekly/monthly backup performance and compliance reports.
• Maintain dashboards and documentation for internal IT teams and external auditors.
• Provide input to leadership on capacity planning, license utilization, and upgrade planning

Job Scope:

Internal Interactions (within the organization): IT Functional Team across globe

External Interactions (outside the organization): Vendors & OEM’s

Geographical Scope: Global

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Specific Certification:

Certification & Trainings on following technology domains:

• Certifications such as Veeam VMCE, Commvault Professional, Veritas Certified Specialist, AWS/Azure/GCP cloud certifications, or equivalent.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) and familiarity with ITIL.
• Experience in regulated industries: Pharma, Healthcare, BFSI.
• Familiarity with data classification tools, encryption methods, and DLP policies.
• Knowledge of data immutability, air-gapping strategies, and ransomware recovery best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in data backup administration and recovery
• Hands-on expertise with at least 3–4 major backup platforms: Actifio, Veritas, Commvault, Rubrik, Veeam, Google Cloud Backup
• Solid experience in virtualization platforms, SAN/NAS/Object storage systems
• Strong understanding of tape and cloud archival, data classification, immutability, and resiliency strategies
• Knowledge and experience in regulated environments with compliance standards such as GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, ISO 27001
• Proactive and analytical mindset with a passion for operational excellence.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

Selection Process:

1. Interested Candidates are mandatorily required to apply through the listing on Jigya. Only applications received through Jigya will be evaluated further.
2. Shortlisted candidates may need to appear in an Online Assessment and/or a Technical Screening interview administered by Jigya, on behalf on Sun Pharma
3. Candidates selected after the screening rounds will be processed further by Sun Pharma