Data Protection Engineer (Lakewood, CO)

Applications for this position will be accepted through 2/28/27. This position supports a contract that has not yet been awarded to the Company, and the application deadline and start date depend on the status of that contract. If the contract is not awarded, or if the customer requires the position to be staffed earlier than expected, the posting may close before 2/28/27. If the contract award is delayed, the application deadline may be extended, and this posting will be updated to show the new deadline. If the contract is not awarded, the position will not be filled.

Koniag Technology Solutions, inc a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Data Protection Engineer with a Secret Security clearance to support KTS and our government customer in Lakewood, CO. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Koniag Technology Solutions, inc a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced, motivated, and customer-oriented Data Protection Engineer to join our team supporting a critical enterprise data protection environment. The ideal candidate is a skilled infrastructure professional with deep expertise in enterprise data protection and recovery solutions, committed to maintaining operational excellence, security, and timely service delivery. This position requires an active Top Secret DoD Clearance to support KTS and our government customer.

The Data Protection Engineer will provide technical expertise to design, implement, and maintain enterprise data protection solutions, ensuring the integrity, availability, and recoverability of critical data assets. This individual will actively manage, track, and execute tasks related to the data protection environment while collaborating closely with other engineering teams.

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical expertise to actively manage, track, execute, coordinate, and report on all tasks pertaining to the Data Protection environment.
• Design, implement, and maintain data protection solutions, responding to service requests in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to backup, recovery, and data protection systems.
• Effectively collaborate with members of other engineering teams to ensure integrated, timely solutions.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with all stakeholders regarding system status, issues, and resolutions.
• Monitor data protection infrastructure to ensure compliance with organizational policies and recovery time/point objectives (RTO/RPO).
• Maintain documentation related to data protection configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Support capacity planning and performance optimization for data protection systems.
• Assist with security assessments and remediation efforts related to data protection and recovery infrastructure.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5-10 years of demonstrated experience working with enterprise data protection and recovery solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with EMC Avamar data protection.
• Demonstrated experience with major operating systems, including Windows.
• Demonstrated experience with storage systems, database management systems, and security.
• Active Top Secret DoD Clearance required.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical expertise in enterprise data protection and recovery solutions.
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain data protection solutions in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across storage systems, database management systems, and data protection platforms.
• Ability to respond to and resolve service requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a valid Top-Secret DoD Clearance throughout employment.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of EMC Dell Data Domain.
• Knowledge of Commvault data protection solutions.
• Experience with EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VM) and vRPA.
• Understanding of enterprise security services, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, networks, and endpoint security.
• Experience supporting federal government or DoD data protection environments.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., EMC Proven Professional, Commvault Certified Professional, or similar).

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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