Backup Systems Engineer

RMC - Resource Management Concepts Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

11 federal holidays

Healthcare plans

Pet insurance

401K

Job summary

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Backup Systems Engineer to support mission-critical defense work by engineering and improving enterprise Commvault solutions at NIWC Pacific Old Town Campus.

This on-site role requires an active Secret clearance or higher, 8+ years in backup platforms (Commvault), 5+ years in Windows Server, and travel up to three times per year. Responsibilities include designing data protection strategies, maintaining runbooks, and enabling

Qualifications

• 8+ years administering enterprise backup platforms, primarily Commvault.
• 5+ years supporting Windows Server environments.
• 2+ years supporting VMware vSphere and developing PowerShell scripts.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• IAT Level II certification and related Operating Environment certs if required by contract.
• Willingness to travel OCONUS up to ~3 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Design and document data protection strategies and hardened configurations.
• Support backup operations and collaborate with engineers and solution owners.
• Maintain runbooks, procedures, architecture documentation, and metrics.
• Contribute to cloud, automation, and datacenter modernization efforts.
• Provide Commvault expertise and technical training.

Skills

Commvault experience

PowerShell scripting

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / related field

Tools

Rubrik

Azure

AWS

Job description

Position Title: Backup Systems Engineer

Location: San Diego, California, United States

Department: Information Technology

Work Type: Full time

Workplace Type: On-site

Description

Backup Systems Engineer

Location: NIWC Pacific Old Town Campus, San Diego, CA
Position Type: Full-time, on-site
Clearance: Active Secret clearance or higher

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) delivers high-quality management and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, supporting the protection and preservation of our nation’s people and environment. As a Backup Systems Engineer, you’ll support mission-critical national defense work by engineering and improving enterprise-scale Commvault solutions. You’ll collaborate across technology teams, contribute to cloud, automation, and datacenter modernization, and provide hands‑on engineering, documentation, training, and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design and document data protection strategies and hardened Commvault configurations.
• Support backup operations and collaborate with engineers and solution owners.
• Maintain runbooks, procedures, architecture documentation, and operational metrics.
• Contribute to cloud, automation, and datacenter modernization efforts.
• Provide Commvault expertise and technical training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• 8+ years administering enterprise backup platforms, primarily Commvault.
• 5+ years supporting Windows Server environments.
• 2+ years supporting VMware vSphere and developing PowerShell scripts.
• Experience with Commvault or Rubrik at scale, backup security, and networking fundamentals.
• IAT Level II certification and an Operating Environment certification, if required by the contract or client.
• Ability to meet the client’s on‑site schedule and travel OCONUS up to approximately three times per year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commvault, VMware, or Microsoft certifications.
• Experience with disaster recovery, storage platforms, tape libraries, key management, or Azure/AWS backup.
• CISSP or SSCP certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.

Work Requirements: This role is based on‑site at NIWC Pacific; remote candidates are not being considered. OCONUS travel is typically one to three weeks per trip, up to approximately three times per year, and planned in advance.

Benefits

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees.

RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. Additionally, we also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $120,000 to $155,000 (annually).

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.