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# SysAdmin Backup/Storage

- **Company:** Sarela Technology Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Program Optimization, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Firmware, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Data Storage Management, Sysadmin, Virtual Environment, U-Boot, Veeam, Commvault, Vmware
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8929486/sysadmin-backupstorage

## About the Role

The candidate must have bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Master's Degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of a degree.
Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP).
Extensive experience with enterprise backup platforms (Veeam strongly preferred; Commvault experience highly desired).
Strong expertise in Windows Server administration.
Advanced experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, Horizon, VDI).
Deep understanding of DISA STIGs, system hardening, and DoD security compliance frameworks.
Proven experience designing and implementing backup, recovery, and storage solutions.
Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, virtualization, and storage layers.
Experience leading technical efforts and mentoring junior staff.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Certifications:
IAT II (8570) Certification
An active Top Secret clearance is required for this position.
Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of SANs, Fibre Channel fabric, vSphere Standard/Distributed Switches.
Experience with server rack hardware, firmware, and secure boot technologies.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently and within a team.
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)

## Description

Lead administration and optimization of enterprise backup and recovery solutions (Commvault transitioning to Veeam).
Architect and implement backup, storage, and disaster recovery strategies across physical and virtual environments.
Serve as a subject matter expert for data protection, storage management, and recovery operations.
Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including performance tuning, patching, and system optimization.
Manage and optimize VMware infrastructure (vSphere, Horizon, VDI) supporting enterprise workloads.
Ensure systems meet DISA STIG and DoD security requirements, lead hardening and compliance efforts.
Analyze system performance, identify trends, and proactively resolve complex infrastructure issues.
Lead incident response and root cause analysis for backup, storage, and system failures.
Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs, architecture documentation, and operational standards.
Collaborate with PMO, engineering, cybersecurity, and Tiered support teams to drive system improvements.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and architectures to enhance performance and resiliency.
Mentor junior administrators and provide technical leadership across the team.


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