Data Protection Engineer

Koniag Government Services•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Koniag Technology Solutions, Inc., a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a customer-oriented Data Protection Engineer to support KTS and a government customer in Washington, DC. This role supports a critical enterprise data protection environment and is associated with a future new business opportunity. The engineer will provide technical expertise to design, implement, and maintain enterprise data protection solutions, ensuring the integrity, availability, and recoverability of critical data assets. The role also involves managing and reporting on related tasks, responding to service requests, and collaborating with other engineering teams to provide timely solutions. The position requires an active Top Secret DoD clearance, which must be maintained throughout employment. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, although equivalent experience will be considered.

Requirements

5–10 years of demonstrated experience working with enterprise data protection and recovery solutions.
Demonstrated experience with EMC Avamar data protection.
Demonstrated experience with major operating systems, including Windows.
Demonstrated experience with storage systems, database management systems, and security.
Active Top Secret DoD clearance required and must be maintained throughout employment.
Strong technical expertise in enterprise data protection and recovery solutions.
Ability to design, implement, and maintain data protection solutions in a complex enterprise environment.
Strong troubleshooting skills across storage systems, database management systems, and data protection platforms.
Ability to respond to and resolve service requests in a timely and professional manner.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EMC Dell Data Domain.
Knowledge of Commvault data protection solutions.
Experience with EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VM) and vRPA.
Understanding of enterprise security services, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, networks, and endpoint security.
Experience supporting federal government or DoD data protection environments.
Relevant industry certifications, such as EMC Proven Professional, Commvault Certified Professional, or similar.

Responsibilities

Manage, track, execute, coordinate, and report on tasks pertaining to the data protection environment.
Design, implement, and maintain data protection solutions, responding to service requests in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to backup, recovery, and data protection systems.
Collaborate with members of other engineering teams to deliver integrated, timely solutions.
Communicate professionally and clearly with stakeholders regarding system status, issues, and resolutions.
Monitor data protection infrastructure for compliance with organizational policies and recovery time and recovery point objectives (RTO/RPO).
Maintain documentation related to data protection configurations, processes, and procedures.
Support capacity planning and performance optimization for data protection systems.
Assist with security assessments and remediation efforts related to data protection and recovery infrastructure.