Full Job Description
Data Protection Engineer
Koniag Technology Solutions, inc a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced, motivated, and customer-oriented Data Protection Engineer to join our team supporting a critical enterprise data protection environment. The ideal candidate is a skilled infrastructure professional with deep expertise in enterprise data protection and recovery solutions, committed to maintaining operational excellence, security, and timely service delivery. This position requires an active Top Secret DoD Clearance to support KTS and our government customer.
The Data Protection Engineer will provide technical expertise to design, implement, and maintain enterprise data protection solutions, ensuring the integrity, availability, and recoverability of critical data assets. This individual will actively manage, track, and execute tasks related to the data protection environment while collaborating closely with other engineering teams.
Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Provide technical expertise to actively manage, track, execute, coordinate, and report on all 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.
Effectively collaborate with members of other engineering teams to ensure integrated, timely solutions.
Communicate professionally and clearly with all stakeholders regarding system status, issues, and resolutions.
Monitor data protection infrastructure to ensure compliance with organizational policies and recovery time/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.
Education and Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
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.
Required Skills and Competencies:
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, with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain a valid Top-Secret DoD Clearance throughout employment.
Desired Skills and Competencies:
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 (e.g., EMC Proven Professional, Commvault Certified Professional, or similar).
