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BNP Paribas

IT Engineer - Backup Netbackup, Veeam & Dell PowerProtec

BNP Paribas · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • On site
  • Full-time
  • $75,000 / year
  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job highlights

  • Ensure infrastructure availability and service.
  • Monitor, fix incidents, and fulfill requests.
  • Manage patching and security updates.
  • Automate recurring tasks for efficiency.
  • Collaborate with L2/L3 teams and provide support.

About the role

About BNP Paribas India Solutions

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and a key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporate and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind, and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business line/Function: ARVAL Service Lease

Arval is a car renting company with Services, for professional entities and more recently, opened to retail market. Serving 30 countries worldwide with the goal of being the best in class both for customer satisfaction and innovation (Partnership, new technologies, etc.) Arval IT Is The IT Department Of The Company. The IT Production Tribe Is a Key Component Of The Arval IT Department, Focusing On Several Critical Areas To Support The Company's Operations. This Tribe Is Structured Into 4 Domains Production security domain: Manage the security on Production : Security Monitoring, Advanced Malware Protection, Secure network, Secure Hosting, Security Data Warehouse / Dashboards, DLP Technical, Service Design Validation, Privileged Access Control, Vulnerability Management, Production Security project management, Production Resilience Application Production domain: This domain operates daily over 200 business applications that make up Arval's information system. The main goal is to ensure the smooth functioning and support of these applications, addressing any issues that arise and implementing improvements as needed. Infrastructure Domain: Manage, Deploy and support Arval infrastructure hosted in BNPP Datacenter. Define and Enrich Infrastructure service catalog, anticipate infrastructure capacity planning and integrate security and compliance requirements. The infrastructure domain consists of 4 teams : Network, Digital Working, Windows, Linux&Storage&Virtualisation Technical Office Domain: contributes to the preparation and validation of Project Architecture Overview (PAO), drives obsolescence, manage Production Cloud competency center and provide technology expertise (ExaCC, Secure Transport…).

Job Title

Backup Netbackup & Veeam & Dell PowerProtect Engineer

Date

05/12/2025

Department

Arval IT

Location:

Offshore

Business Line / Function

IT Production/Infrastructure

Reports To

(Direct) ISPL Production manager

Grade

(if applicable) N/A (Functional) Back Office Systems team leader

Number Of Direct Reports

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

Back office systems L2 team member will ensure infrastructure availability and service by monitoring it, fixing incident, fulfilling requests, maintaining it up to date in a feature or security point of view.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities
  • Infrastructure management
  • Manage patching activities to maintain the perimeter up to date (OS, firmware, security…) along with Dell support and Veritas Cohesity support
  • Provide reporting and feedback on the activities
  • Work within the ITIL framework
  • Raise & support changes during CAB
  • Automate all recurring tasks in a sustainable way (using corporate tools)
  • Communication with requester (incident or request)
Contributing Responsibilities
  • Check on regular basis for security vulnerabilities and appropriate fix
  • Report any blocking or delaying point jeopardizing SLA
  • Work directly with other L2 and L3 teams if needed
  • Building shared documentation (sharepoint) for all new/undocumented topics
  • Participation in incident meeting to ensure regular feedback/follow up
  • OnCall activities
  • Out of business hours planned operation

Key skills/competency

  • Backup and Recovery
  • Veritas Netbackup
  • Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Dell PowerProtect
  • Infrastructure Management
  • ITIL Framework
  • Automation
  • Scripting (Shell, Bash, Python, Ansible)
  • Capacity Planning
  • Vulnerability Management

Skills & topics

  • IT Engineer
  • Backup Engineer
  • Netbackup
  • Veeam
  • Dell PowerProtect
  • Infrastructure Management
  • IT Production
  • Arval IT
  • BNP Paribas
  • System Administration

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight specific experience with Veritas Netbackup, Veeam, and Dell PowerProtect, aligning keywords with the job description.
  • Craft a strong cover letter: Express your understanding of infrastructure management and ITIL principles, emphasizing your problem-solving skills.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with backup and recovery strategies, server patching, and automation scripting.
  • Demonstrate behavioral fit: Showcase your attention to detail, adaptability, and results-driven approach, referencing examples from your career.

Technical preparation

Master Veritas Netbackup and Dell PowerProtect.,Gain hands-on Veeam 12.X experience.,Practice automation scripting (Shell, Python, Ansible).,Understand server OS, VMware, Hyper-V, SQL, Oracle.

Behavioral questions

Demonstrate attention to detail in incident management.,Show adaptability during system updates and changes.,Provide examples of creative problem-solving.,Highlight results driven achievements in previous roles.

Frequently asked questions

What are the primary backup technologies used at BNP Paribas for this IT Engineer role?
For this IT Engineer position at BNP Paribas, proficiency in Veritas Netbackup 10.X, Dell PowerProtect (9900 & 9910), and Veeam 12.X is essential. Experience with Veritas AIR is also highly valued.
What level of experience is required for the IT Engineer - Backup Systems position at BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas is seeking an IT Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in backup and infrastructure management. A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education is also required.
Does this IT Engineer role at BNP Paribas involve on-call duties?
Yes, the IT Engineer - Backup Systems role at BNP Paribas includes on-call activities and may require working outside of business hours for planned operations.
What kind of automation skills are important for the IT Engineer position at BNP Paribas?
The IT Engineer role at BNP Paribas values strong automation skills using scripting languages like Shell, Bash, Python, and tools such as Ansible for industrializing and automating recurring tasks.
How does BNP Paribas approach diversity and inclusion in its hiring process for IT Engineer roles?
BNP Paribas is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where all employees are valued. They prohibit discrimination and harassment, promoting equal employment opportunities for all applicants.
What are the key responsibilities of the IT Engineer - Backup Systems at Arval IT?
The IT Engineer is responsible for ensuring infrastructure availability and service by monitoring, fixing incidents, fulfilling requests, and maintaining systems. This includes managing patching, supporting changes, and automating tasks.
Is this an IT Engineer role focused on hardware or software aspects of backup systems?
This IT Engineer role focuses on both hardware and software aspects of backup systems, requiring expertise in specific technologies like Dell PowerProtect hardware and Veritas Netbackup software, as well as server operating systems and virtualization platforms.