Senior Systems Engineer

M9 Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

M9 Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support a government contract on-site in Manassas, VA. An active Public Trust clearance and US citizenship are required.

Responsibilities include providing technical guidance on data protection, daily management of Commvault environments, and supporting recovery across Exchange, Windows and Unix file systems, Oracle and SQL databases. Occasional travel to data centers may be needed.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and active Public Trust clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with related experience; certifications preferred.
• Extensive experience with Commvault data protection solutions and target environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance analyzing data protection policies and success rates.
• Manage production Commvault systems and related data targets daily.
• Support recovery efforts across Exchange, Windows, Unix, Oracle and SQL databases.
• Plan and evaluate hardware/software to improve protection and recovery.
• Create and update standard operating procedures and technical docs.
• Possess flexibility to cover 24/7 shifts and travel to data centers as needed.

Skills

US Citizenship

Public Trust clearance

Experience with Commvault

NetApp data protection

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

VMware ESX/vSphere

Kubernetes and containers

Windows/Linux/UNIX

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Certifications (NCDA / AWS Architect)

Tools

NetApp data protection targets

Commvault data protection software

PURE/NAS data targets

Azure / O365 / Teams / SharePoint

Oracle Cloud / AWS S3 & EC2 / GCP

Job description

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change.

M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide.

Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer

To work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Manassas, VA.

An active Public Trust clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance in analyzing and evaluating data protection policies and success rates.
• Provide daily management of production Commvault systems including Windows media agents, Commvault Hyperscale Appliances, Private Metrics Server, Client package creation, and cloud, NetApp, PURE, and Hyperscaler data targets.
• Provide daily support of client requests for recovery efforts to include but not limited to: Exchange, Windows file systems, Unix file systems, Oracle databases, and SQL databases.
• Assist in planning, designing, and evaluating hardware and software recommendations to enhance and improve the Enterprise Data Protection & Recovery System as a whole.
• Create and update standard operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Ability to work shifts to provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Ability to travel to multiple data centers for work on an as‑needed basis.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required.
• An active Public Trust level clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in the related field OR the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Relevant certifications preferred, such as: NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional Experience in the implementation and management of enterprise data protection and recovery systems.
• Experience with a combination of PURE Snapshots, Oracle Cloud, AWS S3 & EC2, GCP, Commvault Metallic, and/or Microsoft cloud (Azure, O365, Teams, SharePoint).
• Expert in evaluation, implementation, and management of production Commvault data protection software, as well as Commvault Hyperscale, AWS, PURE FlashArray & FlashBlade, and NetApp data protection targets.
• Relevant operating systems security (Windows, ESX, Solaris, Linux, etc.).
• Knowledge of hybrid, private, and public clouds.
• Understanding of: VMware ESX; vSphere; vCenter Cloud technologies (backup and target) IT security and encryption technologies Network Attached Storage (NAS) technologies Block and object storage BCDR procedures DFS Converged infrastructure technologies Data center layout and designs Active/Active configurations Kubernetes and containers.
• Communicating technical topics to elected officials, senior executives, managers, and IT professionals in a manner appropriate to their knowledge level.
• Ability to comprehend and integrate complex computer technology and software into an effective enterprise data protection and recovery strategy.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, users, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with network/operating systems.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

M9 Benefits

• M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits
• Salary Range $60,000 - $180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 703-936-0880.

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.

With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.