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The Storage / Backup Engineer will be responsible for administering enterprise SAN and NAS storage ... Vendor certification in a major storage or backup platform (e.g., NetApp NCDA, Dell EMC, Veeam VMCE ...

... EMC Networker and Avamar software • Manage redundancy across all backup and Recovery infrastructure • Implement de-duplication when applicable or otherwise directed by Client • Support ...

Install, configure and administer enterprise backup solutions such as EMC Avamar and CommVault. * Use of system performance monitoring tools such as IBM Tivoli Tools, Splunk, Ganglia, and Big Brother.

Manage and troubleshoot backups and replication with Avamar backup systems. Preferred experience ... Hands-on experience with Dell/EMC midrange storage solutions, including PowerMAX, VPLEX ...

Experience with EMC VPLEX Experience backup technologies like Avamar and EMC datadomain. Experience with Software Define Storage (SDS) technologies Virtualization Experience - (VMware ESX). Linux ...

Backup Architect

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$61 - $79.50/hr

Backup Architect Onsite in Atlanta, GA 3 months Backup Architect level that is deeply technical with the following: • Commvault Simpana 9&10 • Data Domain Certified under EMC Proven • Avamar ...

Senior System Administrator

Boston, MA

$93K - $126K/yr

Symantec Backup Exec 11 or higher; EMC Avamar - Anti-Virus: Symantec Endpoint Anti-Virus 11 or higher - Deployment tools: SCCM Minimum of four years' experience installing, configuring ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for emc avamar backup engineer in the United States is $56.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.63 and $66.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Emc Avamar Backup Engineer vs Data Protection Engineer?

AspectEmc Avamar Backup EngineerData Protection Engineer
CertificationsEMC Avamar certifications, backup and storage certificationsData protection, backup, and cloud certifications
Work EnvironmentData centers, enterprise IT environments, storage teamsIT departments, cloud environments, enterprise networks
Industry UsagePrimarily in storage and backup solutionsBroader data security and backup solutions

Emc Avamar Backup Engineers focus specifically on EMC Avamar backup solutions, handling installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Data Protection Engineers have a broader scope, managing various backup and security tools across different platforms. Both roles require similar certifications and work in enterprise IT environments, but their focus areas differ.

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Infographic showing various Emc Avamar Backup Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,916 per year, or $56.2 per hour.

Data Protection Engineer

Springfield, VA • On-site, Remote

Elluminates Software
IT Services • 1 - 10 employees

$140K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Data Protection Engineer
Introduction
Elluminates Software - We Make Your Infrastructure Intelligent
Build your next generation organization with advanced automation and AI tools - purpose-built for enterprise scale. We engineer intelligence into the core of infrastructure for Federal and commercial customers.
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•Hyperscaler® - AI for the operators who keep everything running. Design automations, deploy them with confidence, and manage your environment from a single platform →https://www.hyperscaler.ai/
Forward Deployed Engineering Support
•Infrastructure Automation Engineers - Embed directly with your team to design and build automations purpose-built for your environment, eliminating manual toil and delivering operational efficiency at scale.
•Cloud and Data Center Engineers - We can take full ownership of designing, running, and managing your infrastructure across public cloud, private data center, or hybrid environments as a true operational partner.
Job Description
Elluminates Software Corporation is looking for a full-time Data Protection Engineer to support enterprise IT infrastructure in a mission-critical, on-premises environment. This position is in support of the Department of State (DOS) as a part of the Vanguard 2025 contract.
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.
Duties and 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

Required Qualifications
  • 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

Desired 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)

Years of Experience and Education Requirements
  • Bachelors degree and 9+ years of relevant experience; masters and 7+ years; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree

Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Active secret clearance with ability to receive top secret
Location: Springfield, Virginia
Shift: Normal Business Hours - Hybrid
Type of Travel: Local
Target Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $195,000.00 This range is not a guarantee of compensation. Final salary will be determined based on factors including experience, geographic location, and any applicable contractual requirements, and may fall above or below the stated range.
Benefits: We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits plan that includes Medical, Dental & Vision options and more.