Azure Protection Engineer

T-Rex Solutions is seeking an experience Azure Protection Engineer to bring their expertise to a new project in Washington, DC supporting our US Treasury customer. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain our data protection solutions within a hybrid Azure cloud environment using CommVault software. This role will ensure the integrity, availability, and recoverability of all critical data, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business continuity and disaster recovery objectives. This role will require work on-site in Washington, DC. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based data protection solutions using CommVault for Azure and on-premises environments.
• Administer and monitor the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, and security management of cloud resources relevant to data protection.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain daily backup and recovery jobs, ensuring data integrity and compliance with RPOs (Recovery Point Objectives) and RTOs (Recovery Time Objectives).
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to CommVault systems, Azure services, networking (LAN/WAN/SAN), and storage systems in a timely manner.
• Develop, document, and perform regular disaster recovery tests to ensure business continuity and reliable restoration of systems and applications.
• Optimize backup performance and storage utilization. Develop and implement automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) to streamline backup tasks and monitoring.
• Collaborate with system administrators, database administrators, and application teams to ensure comprehensive data protection requirements are met. Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, procedures, and incidents.
• Ensure data protection processes adhere to industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience. 
• Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance. 
• Strong knowledge of CommVault software suite (CommServe, Media Agents, VSA, IntelliSnap).
• Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS, including VMs, storage accounts, networking, and Recovery Services Vaults.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and Windows/Linux server environments.
• Solid understanding of storage systems, networking protocols (TCP/IP), and cloud security best practices.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work under pressure to resolve time-critical issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with technical teams and management.

Desired Skills:

• CommVault Certified Professional (CCP) or Engineer certification, and/or Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104) are highly valued. 
• Experience with Treasury or IRS systems is a plus.

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $165,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.