Data Replication Specialist

This position is for a Data Replication Specialist supporting a federal client of Insight Global. The customer's solution is a containerized, Kubernetes-based, multitenant hosting environment for hosting enterprise and tactical applications. The client is utilizing Kubernetes and potentially Red Hat OpenShift to implement a cloud-native, software-defined infrastructure across multiple global sites. The client is utilizing enterprise backup software solutions (e.g., Kasten K10, Velero, TrilioVault, CloudCasa, Cohesity DataProtect, or similar) to provide enterprise backup capabilities and replication of backup data to remote sites to support mission needs. The client provides value-added common and managed services built on top of the Kubernetes foundation that hosted applications will require., * Develop an enterprise-level backup and data replication solution utilizing Kubernetes-native backup tools for all sites within the environment.

• Automate backup, replication, and recovery processes for containerized applications, Kubernetes clusters, and virtual machines hosted within the environment.

• Configure and manage Kubernetes-native backup tools to ensure seamless integration with Kubernetes clusters, including support for persistent volumes, CSI (Container Storage Interface), and application-aware backups.

• As new applications are hosted on the solution, utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for the configuration and administration of backups within the hosted customer enclaves.

• Provide daily administration of backup tools, including patching, upgrading, monitoring, and optimizing backup schedules.

• Monitor utilization of backup resources and notify the Lead when additional resources will be required.

• Harden backup tools and processes per commercial best practices and required government cybersecurity controls.

• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of backup-related issues across Kubernetes clusters, containers, and virtual machines.

• Develop and maintain backup and recovery process documentation (system diagrams, network topology, software configurations, device configurations, standard operating procedures).

• Provide on-call support for triage and resolution of after-hours production incidents.

• Make recommendations for improvements to backup and recovery capabilities and services provided to hosted applications.

• Senior-level experience with enterprise backup, replication, and recovery solutions in a Kubernetes based environment

• Experience with backup, replication, and recovery processes in a multi-site Kubernetes deployment.

• Strong automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) skills, including tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Vault, etc.

• Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.01-M IA Tech Level II certification.

• Must have (or obtain within 6 months of hire) a computing environment certification as defined in DoD 8570.01-M, such as an enterprise backup, replication, or recovery vendor's certification.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Working knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process, and/or industry hardening best practices and processes.

• Knowledge and experience with containerization and container orchestration tools.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, BASH, etc.) for automation tasks.

• Strong troubleshooting skills across the entire technology stack - network, storage, server, containers, and applications.

The target pay rate for this position is between $55-65/hr and is based on experience., Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.