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Data Protection Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

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 ...

EMC VCE cèrtified EMC VNx certified Strong knowledge of EMC Data Domain and Avamar VMware VCP Cisco UCS Certified Strong working knowledge of networking technologies including vLANs and subnetting

Linux Suse v11/ Red Hat v4 or 5 EMC Avamar Backup Virtualization-EMC storage Heavy VMware Experience ***Commerical Cloud exp is a huge plus***** Assists the Senior Manager, Data Center Operations ...

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

Candidates must have a very strong background in implementing EMC's Networker, Avamar & DDBOOST and Tivoli Storage Manager and related distributed server technologies including Linux RedHat Platform.

... EMC Avamar Experience documenting complex environments Experience with project management, vendor management, and policy development Design, integrate, test and maintain a wide variety of system and ...

... with EMC Avamar • Experience documenting complex environments • Experience with project management, vendor management, and policy development • Design, integrate, test and maintain a wide ...

Experience with backup and recovery concepts (EMC Avamar and Data Domain); Experience with Microsoft Active Directory (NTFS, DFS, and file services); Experience with VMware and vSphere; Knowledge of ...

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 ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for emc avamar in the United States is $59.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.16 and $70.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an EMC Avamar?

An EMC Avamar job typically involves managing, configuring, and troubleshooting EMC Avamar backup and recovery solutions. Professionals in this role ensure efficient data deduplication, backup scheduling, and disaster recovery planning. They are responsible for system maintenance, performance optimization, and resolving backup failures. Knowledge of Avamar administration, scripting, and integration with other backup solutions is often required.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an EMC Avamar specialist?

As an EMC Avamar specialist, your daily tasks may include configuring and monitoring backup jobs, proactively troubleshooting failures, ensuring data integrity, and performing regular restores and disaster recovery tests. You will often collaborate with IT teams to optimize backup strategies, document processes, and support end-users or clients during data recovery requests. The role can also involve staying current with software updates and security patches. The ability to respond quickly to backup or data restoration incidents is essential to protect critical business information and maintain service-level agreements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the EMC Avamar position, and why are they important?

To excel in an EMC Avamar role, candidates need expertise in data backup and recovery solutions, systems administration, and a thorough understanding of EMC Avamar software. Familiarity with related tools such as VMware, Linux/Windows server environments, and relevant certifications like EMC Proven Professional are highly valued. Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills help professionals effectively resolve issues and support users. These abilities are crucial for ensuring reliable data protection, minimizing downtime, and maintaining organizational continuity.

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Infographic showing various Emc Avamar job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,725 per year, or $60 per hour.

Data Protection Engineer

Springfield, VA • On-site

SAIC
IT Services • 10K+ employees

$160K - $200K/yr

Other

Posted 20 days ago


SAIC rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job ID: 2615857
Location: Springfield, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-08-19
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Sys Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
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.
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:
  • ship
  • 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)

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

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