Data Protection Engineer

Job ID 2616920-OTHLOC-100000685975048Location Denver, CO, USDate Posted 2026-09-17Category Information TechnologySubcategory Sys AdministratorSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel NoMinimum Clearance Required SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Top SecretPotential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRIDDescriptionSAIC is seeking a Data Protection Engineer to support enterprise IT infrastructure in a mission-critical, on-premises environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of backup and recovery solutions, ensuring data availability, integrity, and compliance with Federal standards. This position requires a hands-on engineer with experience in Commvault, supporting secure, highly available systems within a government data center.This role is hybrid and requires at least 3 days onsite.This role can be located in Denver, CO or in Springfield, VA. The location in Springfield is temporary and is expected to transfer in the near future. The candidate will have the option to select their preference when the work location changes to either Washington, DC or Beltsville, MD. Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and support enterprise on-premises Commvault data protection platformsMonitor and manage daily backup operations, ensuring successful job completion and timely issue resolution Perform data backup, restoration, and disaster recovery operations for physical and virtual environments Maintain and optimize backup infrastructure, including backup servers, media agents, and storage systems Troubleshoot system issues related to backup failures, performance degradation, and storage utilization Develop and enforce backup policies, retention schedules, and disaster recovery procedures in alignment with customer requirements Conduct regular backup validation and recovery testing to ensure system resilience Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, storage, network, cybersecurity) to maintain secure and compliant operations Support audit readiness and compliance efforts by providing documentation and reporting Maintain detailed technical documentation, including SOPs, system diagrams, and operational procedures Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as requiredQualificationsRequired Experience & EducationBachelors degree and 14+ years of relevant experience; masters and 12+ years; may accept additional experience in lieu of degreeHands-on experience with Commvault, Dell EMC Avamar or equivalent enterprise-class data protection system in an on-premises/data center environment Experience with enterprise backup architecture, including replication technologies Familiarity with storage platformsExperience supporting VMware vSphere and vCenter environments Knowledge of Windows Server Understanding of networking fundamentals related to backup and storage trafficStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skillsRequired ClearanceUS CitizenshipActive secret clearance with the ability to obtain a top secret clearancePreferred QualificationsRelevant certifications (e.g., Dell EMC Proven Professional, Commvault Certified Professional, VMware VCP)Experience supporting Federal or DOS IT environmentsFamiliarity with air-gapped backup solutions and ransomware protection strategiesExperience with database backup and recovery (Oracle, SQL Server)Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.