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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Principal Storage and Data Protection Administrator - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Tewksbury, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, JIRA, User Authentication, Build Automation, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Distributed Computing Environment, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, HP Thin Clients, Storage Area Network (SAN), System Center Configuration Manager, NetBackup, NetApp Applications, Network File Systems, Data ONTAP (Server Appliance), Scrum Methodology, Tape Libraries, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Backup and Restore, Scripting, Data Storage Technologies, SC Clearance, Virtual Computing, Storage Technologies, Vcenter, Patch Management, Data Management, Front End Software Development, Puppet, Veeam, Wsus, Commvault, Vmware - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9756c14f2173af40 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows support?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or a master's degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience. * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Start date will not be set until interim clearance is issued. * Experience administering and supporting enterprise storage and data protection systems such as Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault, NetApp (ONTAP), IBM, and Dell solutions * Experience with Linux Operating System * Experience with Windows operating systems, including one or more of the following: Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 2016 - 2019 Server, * Ability to obtain required Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 1 year of hire date * In-depth knowledge in NetApp, Veritas, CommVault, and VEEAM systems, integral in the system backup and data protection process. * Experience operating and leading in an Agile Scrum environment * In-depth experience with Active Directory, Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP, * Working knowledge of system update/patch management - WSUS, SCCM, Chef, Puppet, Exchange * Strong experience with virtual computing technologies with VMWare, vCenter, vSphere and ESXI virtual computing methodologies * Security+ certification or willingness to obtain within 1 year of employment. * Working knowledge of thin client technologies * Working knowledge of unified OS account management technologies - Centrify * Strong understanding of fundamental TCP/IP concepts * Scripting / programming experience * Strong understanding of fundamental networking/distributed computing environment concepts. * CISSP Certification * Active US DoD Secret Clearance ## Description Success in this role means you will meet regularly with program stakeholders to review the current storage hardware environment, identify and prioritize client servers and data to be backed up. Execute, monitor, and track backups, as well as update and review the backup agreement with the designated stakeholders monthly. You are the designated subject-matter-expert (SME) for storage hardware, networking, and backup applications (NetBackup, CommVault, & Veeam) as well as the system's infrastructure SME for tape library, Storage., * Champion the Storage & Data Protection standard and establish yourself as the storage hardware and backup software subject matter expert. * Collaborate with program stakeholders and storage architects for storage hardware performance, client connectivity and capacity management. Prioritize client servers and their data to be backed up. * Have a strong background in data storage systems, backup software (NetBackup, CommVault, & Veeam) and Quantum tape library systems. * Monitor and track client and data backups. Troubleshoot, resolve, and restart failed backups ensuring that they have been completed successfully. * Review and update the backup agreement and backup health checklist with the designated stakeholders monthly. * Cycle and track tape inventories. * Respond to online service requests from users. * Ensure server and application compliance with security and performance requirements (DFARS, RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). * Communicates and works with associated organizations including the Front-End-of-the-Business architecture team, mission area Digital Program Leads (DPLs), end-users, Network Engineering, hardware & software vendors. * Install and upgrade the system's hardware and software. * Develop, revise, and maintain technical and operational documentation (including procedures) to continually improve our computing environments. * Demonstrated competence in multiple areas such as (Storage networking, Windows, Linux, virtualization, User Authentication, DNS, NFS, system imaging/build automation). * Assist in developing the overall performance and capability of your technical team through mentoring and knowledge sharing. * Provide timely updates to management on project lifecycles e.g., Jira. * Potential for domestic or international travel. * Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours * 100% onsite ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-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) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks)