Senior Backup Specialist (m/f/d)

Date: Jul 26, 2026

Location:

Weinheim, BW, DE, 69469

Functional Area: Hybrid

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

For our enterprise backup landscape and our customers’ backup environments, we are looking for an experienced Enterprise Backup Specialist with proven expertise in supporting and continuously developing complex backup infrastructures. This role makes a significant contribution to the stability and availability of backup services, supports restore and disaster recovery processes, and takes technical lead responsibility in complex problem situations. The focus is on high availability, reliability, and compliance with internal and external requirements. In addition, the role supports storage, tape library, and hardware-related topics, including on-site assignments when needed.

These Exciting Tasks Await You

• Operation and administration of enterprise backup environments in the Syntax Enterprise Cloud and at customer sites
• Design and implementation of technical concepts in close collaboration with architects
• Planning and execution of updates, upgrades, and technical changes
• Automation and optimization of processes in the backup environment
• Management of daily operations including alerts, incidents, service requests, problems, and changes
• Collaboration with vendors and partners in the areas of backup and storage
• Professional support and mentoring within the team
• Support for hardware-related activities in the data center and participation in on-call duty

Your Profile

• Several years of experience in the operation and administration of enterprise backup environments, ideally with Commvault
• Strong knowledge of backup environments and operational processes within complex managed services environments
• Experience with backup, storage, and ideally SAN infrastructures
• Good operating system knowledge of Windows, Linux, and AIX
• Knowledge of automation technologies such as PowerShell, Python, and Ansible is an advantage
• Ideally, experience with storage systems such as NetApp, 3PAR, or Everpure, as well as tape libraries
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented way of working, combined with strong technical understanding
• Team player with an interest in new technologies and fluent English skills, both written and spoken

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!

Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.