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SAIC · 1 day ago

Azure Protection Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

SAIC is seeking an experienced Azure Protection Engineer to design, implement, and maintain data protection solutions within a hybrid Azure cloud environment. The role involves ensuring the integrity, availability, and recoverability of critical data while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business continuity and disaster recovery objectives.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based data protection solutions using CommVault for Azure and on-premises environments

Administer and monitor the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, and security management of cloud resources relevant to data protection

Configure, monitor, and maintain daily backup and recovery jobs, ensuring data integrity and compliance with RPOs (Recovery Point Objectives) and RTOs (Recovery Time Objectives)

Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to CommVault systems, Azure services, networking (LAN/WAN/SAN), and storage systems in a timely manner

Develop, document, and perform regular disaster recovery tests to ensure business continuity and reliable restoration of systems and applications

Optimize backup performance and storage utilization. Develop and implement automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) to streamline backup tasks and monitoring

Collaborate with system administrators, database administrators, and application teams to ensure comprehensive data protection requirements are met

Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, procedures, and incidents

Ensure data protection processes adhere to industry regulations and compliance requirements

Qualification

CommVault softwareAzure IaaSPaaSDisaster recovery testingPowerShell scriptingCloud security best practicesAnalytical skillsTroubleshooting skillsVirtualization platformsStorage systems knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience

US Citizenship required for this role

Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

Strong knowledge of CommVault software suite (CommServe, Media Agents, VSA, IntelliSnap)

Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS, including VMs, storage accounts, networking, and Recovery Services Vaults

Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and Windows/Linux server environments

Solid understanding of storage systems, networking protocols (TCP/IP), and cloud security best practices

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work under pressure to resolve time-critical issues

Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with technical teams and management

Preferred

CommVault Certified Professional (CCP) or Engineer certification, and/or Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104) are highly valued