Federal Data Protection Architect

Acuity, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity, Inc. is seeking a Data Protection Architect to join its dynamic team in Washington, D.C. This role involves architecting enterprise-wide data protection strategies and designing secure backup architectures for federal datasets. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data management and enterprise backup engineering, focusing on security and compliance requirements.

The position also includes collaboration with cybersecurity teams and leading the development of disaster recovery plans. Active security clearance is required, and the role promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data management and enterprise backup engineering.
• 5+ years of experience designing data protection solutions for federal agencies.
• Deep expertise in storage protocols and high-availability data systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise-wide data protection strategies using platforms.
• Design secure backup architectures ensuring encryption for federal datasets.
• Implement immutable backup solutions against ransomware.
• Develop data integrity verification frameworks.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on compliance requirements.
• Design recovery solutions for GovCloud environments.
• Lead disaster recovery plans and failover architectures.

Skills

Data management

Enterprise backup engineering

Data protection solutions

Storage protocols

High-availability data systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Commvault

Veeam

Cohesity

Dell PowerProtect

Job description

Acuity, Inc. is seeking a Data Protection Architect to join its dynamic team in Washington, D.C. This role involves architecting enterprise-wide data protection strategies and designing secure backup architectures for federal datasets. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data management and enterprise backup engineering, focusing on security and compliance requirements.

The position also includes collaboration with cybersecurity teams and leading the development of disaster recovery plans. Active security clearance is required, and the role promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.