Systems Engineer - Backup

G2IT, LLC.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

G2IT, LLC. seeks a Backup Systems Engineer to lead the engineering, deployment, and continuous improvement of enterprise backup solutions for national defense missions.

You will design and evolve Commvault-based backup architectures, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support modernization across cloud, automation, and data center operations. You will implement best-practice data protection and prepare hardened procedures aligned with Navy standards, while providing hands-on

Qualifications

• 8+ years developing and administering enterprise backup platforms, focused on Commvault.
• 5+ years supporting Windows Server networks in production.
• 2+ years operating VMware vSphere and VM backups/restores.
• 2+ years PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Hands-on administration with Commvault and/or Rubrik at multi-site scale.
• Working knowledge of networking and secure data flows for backups.
• Experience documenting runbooks, SOPs, diagrams, metrics.
• Active Secret-level security clearance (or higher).
• HS diploma or GED.
• IAT Level II certification with IA and OE components.
• Ability to support on-site delivery 2 days/week; travel OCONUS 1–3 weeks, 3+ times/yr.

Responsibilities

• Design and document best-practice data protection strategies for mission workloads using Commvault.
• Develop hardened installation and configuration procedures aligned to Navy standards.
• Provide engineering support to the operational network as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and solution owners to select the best protection per workload.
• Hands-on deployment, documentation, training, and SME support.

Skills

Commvault backup

VMware vSphere

PowerShell scripting

Windows Server administration

Networking basics

Documentation

Security clearance

On-site work

OCONUS travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Commvault

Rubrik

VMware vSphere

Active Directory

Job description

Place of Performance: NIWC Pacific Old Town Campus, San Diego, CA

Work Model: On-site (not currently considering remote candidates)

Backup Systems Engineer

As a Systems Engineer on our team, you will directly support national defense missions by leading the engineering, deployment, and continuous improvement of our Backup Solution. You will design and evolve enterprise‑scale Backup solutions, collaborate with architects and engineers across adjacent technologies, and support modernization initiatives in cloud, automation, and datacenter operations. This role includes hands‑on engineering, documentation, training delivery, and subject‑matter expertise across Commvault Backup systems.

Key Responsibilities

You will design and document best‑practice data protection strategies for mission‑facing workloads using Commvault and develop hardened installation and configuration procedures aligned to Navy standards. You will provide engineering support to the operational network as needed and collaborate with engineers and solution owners to select and implement the best protection strategy per workload.

Required Qualifications

• 8 + years developing and administering enterprise backup platforms, with primary experience on Commvault (CommCell, Media Agents, deduplication, encryption, air‑gap/immutability) and exposure to other tools (e.g., Veeam, Backup Exec).
• 5+ years supporting Windows Server networks (Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, VSS, storage services) in production environments.
• 2+ years operating VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, VM backups/restore workflows, VM snapshots, CBT, application‑consistent backups).
• 2+ years of PowerShell scripting for automation and operational tooling.
• Hands‑on administration with Commvault and/or Rubrik at scale (multi‑site, multi‑tenant, diverse workloads)
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (routing, VLANs, firewalls) and secure data flows for backup networks.
• Experience with documentation: runbooks, SOPs, architecture diagrams, operational metrics.
• Active Secret‑level security clearance (or higher
• HS diploma or GED.
• IAT Level II certification: Requires both an IA Certification (e.g., Security+ CE, or higher) *AND* an Operating Environment (OE) Certification (e.g., Windows OS certification, CCNA, SolarWinds, etc.) for CSWF compliance.
• Ability to support on site delivery and collaborate with government stakeholders minimum 2 day per week, with potential expansion as directed by the client.
• Ability to perform OCONUS Travel (typically 1-3 weeks trip duration, up to approx. 3 times a year, planned 3+months in advance)

Desired Qualifications

• Commvault certification (Professional or Master).
• Experience working in cross‑functional and matrixed teams.
• VMware certification (VCP‑DCV) and experience with Site Recovery/DR runbooks.
• Microsoft certifications (Windows Server/Hybrid Administrator) and experience with Active Directory Recovery.
• Additional Certifications: CISSP, SSCP
• Experience with storage platforms (NetApp, Dell/EMC, Pure), SAN/NAS, tape libraries, and key management.
• Experience with cloud backup integrations (Azure/AWS) and object storage targets.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or related field.

Salary Range: $140,000–$160,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.