Data Protection Engineer (Lakewood, CO)

Koniag Government Services•Lakewood, CO

About The Position

Koniag Technology Solutions, Inc., a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced, customer-oriented Data Protection Engineer to support a critical enterprise data protection environment for KTS and a government customer in Lakewood, Colorado. This position supports a future new business opportunity and is contingent on the contract being awarded. The role requires an active Top Secret DoD clearance and provides technical expertise to design, implement, and maintain enterprise data protection solutions, ensuring the integrity, availability, and recoverability of critical data assets. The engineer will manage, track, coordinate, execute, and report on data protection tasks while collaborating with other engineering teams. Applications are accepted through February 28, 2027, although the deadline and start date depend on the status and requirements of the contract. The posting may close earlier or be extended depending on contract timing; if the contract is not awarded, the position will not be filled.

Requirements

Five to ten 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.
An active Top Secret DoD clearance is 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 across multiple engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

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 or Commvault Certified Professional.
Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Manage, track, execute, coordinate, and report on tasks related to the data protection environment.
Design, implement, and maintain data protection solutions and respond to service requests in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to backup, recovery, and data protection systems.
Collaborate with other engineering teams to develop integrated, timely solutions.
Communicate system status, issues, and resolutions professionally and clearly to stakeholders.
Monitor data protection infrastructure for compliance with organizational policies and recovery time and point objectives (RTO/RPO).
Maintain documentation for 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.