Acuity, Inc.

Federal tech consulting for mission-focused outcomes

Data Protection Engineer

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$115k - $160k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
At least 5 years of experience in enterprise systems engineering or backup administration is required.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Commvault, Veeam, or Cohesity is required.
Experience managing data in secure GovCloud or on-premises environments is required.
Knowledge of Windows Server and RHEL/CentOS is required.
Knowledge of snapshot management, deduplication, and replication is required.
Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS), and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 validated encryption tools is required.
Expertise applying National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 security controls for data availability is required.
Technical implementation experience with Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate/High security baselines is required.
Understanding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling procedures is required.
An active Secret or Top Secret security clearance is required.
CompTIA Security+ certification is required for Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 compliance.

Responsibilities

Implement backup policies and schedules using Commvault, Veeam, or Cohesity.
Configure and maintain encryption at rest and in transit for all managed backup repositories.
Perform regular backup validation and data restoration tests to ensure mission-ready data integrity.
Troubleshoot backup failures and optimize performance across virtual and physical environments.
Implement storage targets, including cloud-based S3 buckets and on-premises Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS).
Monitor security alerts related to data protection and implement patches for backup infrastructure.
Maintain documentation for backup configurations in support of federal audits and Authorization to Operate (ATO) reviews.

Desired Qualifications

Commvault Certified Professional or Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) certification is preferred.
Azure or AWS Administrator Associate certification is preferred.

Overview

Acuity is an award-winning consulting firm that provides proven management and technological services to the Federal government. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, by the Washington Business Journal for over five years in a row, we are hiring a Data Protection Engineer to further assist and join in our growth.

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.

Why Acuity?

Responsibilities

Technical implementation of backup policies and schedules using Commvault, Veeam, or Cohesity.
Configure and maintain "Encryption at Rest" and "Encryption in Transit" for all managed backup repositories.
Perform regular backup validation and data restoration tests to ensure mission-ready data integrity.
Troubleshoot backup failures and optimize performance across virtual and physical environments.
Technical implementation of storage targets including cloud-based S3 buckets and on-premises SAN/NAS.
Monitor security alerts related to data protection and implement patches for backup infrastructure.
Maintain documentation for backup configurations in support of federal audits and ATO reviews.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in enterprise systems engineering or backup administration.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Commvault, Veeam, or Cohesity.
Experience managing data in secure GovCloud or on-premises environments.

Technical Skills

Backup Software: Commvault, Veeam, Cohesity.
Operating Systems: Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS.
Storage Tools: Snapshot management, deduplication, and replication.
Security: PKI, SSL/TLS, and FIPS 140-2 validated encryption tools.

Regulatory & Domain Expertise

Demonstrated expertise in applying NIST 800-53 security controls for data availability.
Technical implementation of FedRAMP Moderate/High security baselines.
Understanding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling procedures.

Preferred Certifications

Federal & Security: CompTIA Security+ (required for DoD 8570 compliance).
Domain-Specific: Commvault Certified Professional or Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE).
Architecture/Management: Azure or AWS Administrator Associate.

Clearance Requirement

Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)

Min

USD $115,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $160,000.00/Yr.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position represents Acuity's good faith estimate of the compensation for this job title at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, contract requirements, applicable labor categories, and, where applicable, contract award and funding.

About the Company

Acuity, Inc.

Federal tech consulting for mission-focused outcomes

Acuity, Inc. provides federal technology consulting services from its Reston, Virginia headquarters. The company helps government clients plan for the future, improve current operations, and reduce costs by delivering mission-focused results that matter to taxpayers. It combines practical technology, specialized services, and proven management techniques to continuously enhance how U.S. agencies serve and protect citizens. What sets Acuity apart is its emphasis on deep industry expertise, cost savings for taxpayers, and real, measurable outcomes tailored to government missions. The company’s goal is to help clients operate more effectively while delivering accountable, tangible results for Americans.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2002

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