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Data Protection Engineer

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SAIC

Springfield, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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Job Description

Data Protection Engineer
SAIC - 4.0
Springfield, VA Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Qualifications Data replication Data center experience System architecture Server backup and recovery Windows Computer networking Server virtualization Data backup Windows Server administration High availability v
Center Full Job Description Job ID:
2613443
Location:
Springfield, VA, US Date Posted:
2026-06-08
Category:
Information Technology Subcategory:
IT Systems Engineer Schedule:
Full-Time Shift:
Day Job Travel:
No Minimum Clearance Required:
Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to
Obtain:
Top Secret Potential for
Remote Work:
ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer and support enterprise on-premises Commvault data protection platforms Monitor 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 required Qualifications 
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
Required Experience & Education:
Bachelors and 14+ years of relevant experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree Hands-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 platforms Experience supporting VMware vSphere and vCenter environments Knowledge of Windows Server Understanding of networking fundamentals related to backup and storage traffic Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Required Clearance:
US Citizenship Active secret clearance with the ability to obtain a top secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant certifications (e.g., Dell EMC Proven Professional, Commvault Certified Professional, VMware VCP) Experience supporting Federal or DOS IT environments Familiarity with air-gapped backup solutions and ransomware protection strategies Experience with database backup and recovery (Oracle, SQL Server)