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M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.\nM9 Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Manassas, VA. An active Public Trust clearance is required.\nResponsibilities\nProvide technical guidance in analyzing and evaluating data protection policies and success rates.\nProvide daily management of production Commvault systems including Windows media agents; Commvault Hyperscale Appliances; Private Metrics Server; Client package creation; and cloud, NetApp, PURE, and Hyperscaler data targets.\nProvide daily support of client requests for recovery efforts to include but not limited to: Exchange, Windows file systems, Unix file systems, Oracle databases, and SQL databases.\nAssist in planning, designing, and evaluating hardware and software recommendations to enhance and improve the Enterprise Data Protection & Recovery System as a whole.\nCreate and update standard operating procedures and technical documentation.\nAbility to work shifts to provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\nAbility to travel to multiple data centers for work on an as-needed basis.\nRequired Skills and Qualifications\nWork Authorization: US Citizenship is required.\nAn active Public Trust level clearance is required.\nBachelor’s degree in the related field OR the equivalent combination of education and work experience.\nRelevant certifications preferred, such as:NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA)\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional\n\nExperience in the implementation and management of enterprise data protection and recovery systems.\nExperience with a combination of PURE Snapshots, Oracle Cloud, AWS S3 & EC2, GCP, Commvault Metallic, and/or Microsoft cloud (Azure, O365, Teams, SharePoint).\nExpert in evaluation, implementation, and management of production Commvault data protection software, as well as Commvault Hyperscale, AWS, PURE FlashArray & FlashBlade, and NetApp data protection targets.\nRelevant operating systems security (Windows, ESX, Solaris, Linux, etc.).\nKnowledge of hybrid, private, and public clouds.\nUnderstanding of:VMware ESX; vSphere; vCenter\nCloud technologies (backup and target)\nIT security and encryption technologies\nNetwork Attached Storage (NAS) technologies\nBlock and object storage\nBCDR procedures\nDFS\nConverged infrastructure technologies\nData center layout and designs\nActive/Active configurations\nKubernetes and containers\n\nCommunicating technical topics to elected officials, senior executives, managers, and IT professionals in a manner appropriate to their knowledge level.\nAbility to comprehend and integrate complex computer technology and software into an effective enterprise data protection and recovery strategy.\nMaintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, users, contractors, and vendors.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with network/operating systems.\nFull-Time Employee Compensation\nM9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.\nM9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits\nSalary Range\n$60,000—$180,000 USD\nM9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at  or 703-936-0880.\nM9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents. \nWith 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. 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