Senior Systems Engineer - On-Site (U.S. )

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NOTE: This opportunity is open to full-time employment, C2C, or 1099 engagements (no third parties, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. , local to the DC Capital region, and available to be on-site full-time in Washington DC.

Daily Responsibilities

• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and weekend maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance in analyzing and evaluating data protection policies and success rates.
• Provide daily management of production Commvault systems including windows media agents; Commvault Hyperscale Appliances; Private Metrics Server; Client package creation; and Cloud, NetApp, PURE, and Hyperscale data targets.
• Provide daily support of customer requests for recovery efforts to include (i.e. Exchange, Windows file systems, Unix files systems, Oracle databases, SQL databases, etc.).
• Provide assistance in planning, designing, and evaluating hardware and software recommendations to enhance and improve the Enterprise Data Protection & Recovery System as a whole.
• Create and update standard operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Travel to multiple data centers for work on an as needed basis.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. (no dual status)
• Must be able to complete/pass/hold at minimum a Federal Public Trust Investigation.
• This position is full-time on-site in Washington DC. This position requires the candidate to work shifts to provide 24/7 support, participate in an on-call rotation and be available on-demand to address technical problems and support weekend maintenance activities.
• This position requires travel to multiple data centers for work on an as needed basis.
• 6+ years of experience with enterprise data protection and recovery systems, including hybrid cloud architectures, VMware (ESX/vSphere/vCenter), storage technologies (NAS, block, object), BCDR, and secure operating system environments.
• Must have experience with a combination of PURE Snapshots, Oracle Cloud, AWS S3 & EC2, GCP, Commvault Metallic, and/or Microsoft cloud (Azure, O365, Teams, SharePoint)
• Expert in evaluation, implementation, and management of production Commvault data protection software, as well as Commvault Hyperscale, AWS, PURE FlashArray & FlashBlade, and NetApp data protection targets.
• Experience with operating systems security (Windows, ESX, Solaris, Linux, etc.).
• Knowledge of hybrid, private, and public clouds.
• Knowledge and understanding of:

ü VMware ESX; vSphere; vCenter

ü Cloud technologies (backup and target)

ü IT security and encryption technologies

ü Network Attached Storage (NAS) technologies

ü Block and object storage

ü BCDR procedures

ü DFS

ü Converged infrastructure technologies

ü Data center layout and designs

ü Active/Active configurations

ü Kubernetes and containers

• Proven experience in communicating technical topics to elected officials, senior executives, managers, and IT professionals in a manner appropriate to their knowledge level.
• Ability to comprehend and integrate complex computer technology and software into an effective enterprise data protection and recovery strategy.
• Proven experience in maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, users, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with network/ operating systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent years of experience.

The following is a PLUS:

• Commvault Certification
• NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Match)
• Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision – Open Access)
• Long Term and Short-Term (Company Paid Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Company Paid Benefit)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Discount Programs for Consumer Products and Wellness Services

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.