Disaster Recovery Test Engineer

Barclay Simpson
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Configuration Management Databases
Data Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Python
Powershell
Backup and Restore
Commvault

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Disaster Recovery Test Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Commvault and clean room recovery methodologies. This role will focus on validating immutable backups, improving DR processes, and developing structured, audit-ready reporting aligned to business impact requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and execute repeatable clean room recovery tests using immutable backups.
  • Validate backup integrity and recoverability across hybrid cloud environments.
  • Develop clear, AI-ready DR test documentation and reporting templates.
  • Use backup and CMDB mapping data to prioritise systems and align recovery plans to BIA outcomes.
  • Refine runbooks, workflows, automation opportunities, and restore performance.
  • Troubleshoot backup and restore issues and drive continuous improvement across the DR life cycle.

Essential Experience

  • Proven enterprise disaster recovery testing experience.
  • Strong hands-on Commvault Complete Backup & Recovery expertise.
  • Experience with immutable backups, air-gapped or clean room environments.
  • Understanding of CMDB/service dependency mapping and BIA-aligned recovery planning.
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to work independently.

Desirable

  • Azure or AWS recovery experience.
  • PowerShell, Python or API automation.
  • Familiarity with ISO 22301 or NIST frameworks.

Requirements

  • Proven enterprise disaster recovery testing experience.
  • Strong hands-on Commvault Complete Backup & Recovery expertise.
  • Experience with immutable backups, air-gapped or clean room environments.
  • Understanding of CMDB/service dependency mapping and BIA-aligned recovery planning.
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to work independently.

Desirable

  • Azure or AWS recovery experience.
  • PowerShell, Python or API automation.
  • Familiarity with ISO 22301 or NIST frameworks.

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