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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Storage and Data Protection Administrator (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** St. Petersburg, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, NetBackup, NetApp Applications, Data ONTAP (Server Appliance), Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Storage Technologies, Vcenter, Data Management, Veeam, Vmware - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-FL-ST-PETERSBURG-381BD--7401-22nd-Ave-N--BLDG-D/Principal-Storage-and-Data-Protection-Administrator--Onsite-_01859261 ## About the Role Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience. * U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. * Active DoD Secret Clerance is required Day 1. * Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or master's degree and 3+ years of experience. * Hands-on experience with enterprise storage and backup platforms (Veeam, Veritas, NetApp ONTAP, Dell). * Proficiency with Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems (Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016-2022). * Experience implementing storage governance, data-retention standards, and lifecycle management to control growth and optimize resources., * Ability to obtain DoDD 8140 / 8570 certification (e.g., Security+ CE) within six months. * Strong knowledge of NetApp, Veritas, and Veeam platforms. * Experience in Agile Scrum environments. * Familiarity with NIST and RMF frameworks. * Background with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCCM, and VMware (vCenter, vSphere, ESXi). * Experience with thin-client technologies, Centrify, scripting, and distributed computing environments. * Active DoD Top Secret clearance is preferred. ## Description Join a high-performing team that supports some of the most dynamic and mission-critical programs in the industry. As a Principal Storage and Data Protection Administrator, you will play a key role in safeguarding classified systems by ensuring our storage and backup environments are secure, reliable, and consistently meeting the needs of our engineering and program teams. In this role, you will be the go-to expert for storage hardware, networking, and enterprise backup tools such as NetBackup and Veeam. You'll partner closely with program stakeholders to evaluate storage performance, prioritize data protection needs, and ensure backups are executed, tested, and validated with precision ** This is onsite position in St. Petersburg, FL, a DoD Clearance is required ** What YOU will do: * Lead storage and data-protection best practices across the program and serve as the primary SME for storage and backup technologies. * Work directly with stakeholders to understand requirements, optimize performance, and manage capacity. * Oversee daily backup operations, ensure successful job completion, troubleshoot failures, and conduct quarterly recovery testing. * Maintain backup agreements, health checklists, and documentation to support smooth audit and compliance activities. * Support system upgrades, hardware deployments, and continuous improvements in storage and data-protection workflows. * Collaborate across architecture teams, engineering, network operations, vendors, and program leadership. * Provide technical mentorship and contribute to building team capability. * Participate in a 24×7 operational environment when needed. ## Related Videos - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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