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Data Protection Engineer

Denver, CO, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

IT Infrastructure
Optimization
Management
Issue Resolution
Servers
Media
Data Storage
Disaster Recovery
Testing
Collaboration
SAN
Cyber Security
Auditing
Regulatory Compliance
Documentation
Reporting
Technical Writing
EMC Avamar
Data Security
Replication
VMware vSphere
VMware
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Computer Networking
Storage
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Security Clearance
Dell
EMC
CommVault
VMware Certified Professional
DOS
Adobe AIR
Database
Backup
Recovery
PL/SQL
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

IT Infrastructure
Optimization
Management
Issue Resolution
Servers
Media
Data Storage
Disaster Recovery
Testing
Collaboration
SAN
Cyber Security
Auditing
Regulatory Compliance
Documentation
Reporting
Technical Writing
EMC Avamar
Data Security
Replication
VMware vSphere
VMware
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Computer Networking
Storage
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Security Clearance
Dell
EMC
CommVault
VMware Certified Professional
DOS
Adobe AIR
Database
Backup
Recovery
PL/SQL
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2616920-OTHLOC-048

Location: Denver, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

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_HYBRID

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.

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 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

Required Experience & Education:

Bachelors degree and 14+ years of relevant experience; masters and 12+ years; 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:

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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)

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2616920-OTHLOC-100000685975048
Posted 8 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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