About the role

What will you do at SAIC?

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 is temporarily located in Springfield, VA 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:
* US Citizenship
* 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)
SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] 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. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered
in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For
more information, visit saic.com [http://www.saic.com/]. For ongoing news,
please visit our newsroom [http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/].

Which skills does this role require?

Data ProtectionDisaster RecoveryVMware vSphereVMware vCenterWindows ServerStorage SystemsReplication TechnologiesSystem AdministrationInfrastructure MaintenanceTroubleshootingComplianceAudit ReadinessTechnical DocumentationvSpherevCenterStorageReplicationInfrastructureFederal StandardsSecret ClearanceTop Secret ClearanceEnterprise ITSOPData CenterNetworkingCybersecurityDell EMC Avamar

Make your next move

Build a shortlist and prepare

Identify the requirements you can demonstrate, then choose examples from your work to discuss with the hiring team.

Build a focused shortlist before you applyCompare role requirements with your experience and give each application a clear reason.
Practice explaining your experience in an interviewRehearse your answers before meeting the hiring team.

Review the responsibilities and requirements before adding an opening to your shortlist.