Data Protection SME

myacuity· Information Technology
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📍 DC, USOTHER💰 USD 108K–170K

About this role

Overview

Acuity is an award-winning consulting firm that provides proven management and technological services to the Federal government. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, by the Washington Business Journal for over five years in a row, we are hiring a Data Protection SME to further assist and join in our growth. 

 

 

Why Acuity?

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert-level guidance on the architecture of multi-petabyte backup environments for federal agencies.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority, complex data recovery issues impacting agency-wide missions.
  • Technical implementation of advanced encryption frameworks and immutable storage solutions.
  • Serve as a primary technical advisor for agency-level disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
  • Analyze existing data protection architectures for security gaps and recommend remediation aligned with NIST standards.
  • Mentor senior engineers and architects on advanced Commvault, Veeam, or Cohesity features.
  • Support the federal Authority to Operate (ATO) process by providing deep technical evidence for data integrity controls.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
  • 12+ years of experience in data management and enterprise backup engineering.
  • 7+ years of deep expertise in specialized domains such as cloud-native backup or ransomware recovery.
  • Recognized authority in data protection with a history of solving complex enterprise data loss challenges.

Technical Skills

  • Expertise in Commvault, Veeam, Cohesity, and NetBackup.
  • Advanced knowledge of data encryption (FIPS 140-3) and secure key management (KMS).
  • Deep expertise in data deduplication and cross-region replication strategies.
  • Knowledge of container-native backup (e.g., Kasten, Velero) in secure environments.

Regulatory & Domain Expertise

  • Demonstrated expertise in applying NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP High requirements for data availability.
  • Technical implementation of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) for data protection.
  • Experience with classified data handling (SIPR/JWICS) and secure data archival.

Preferred Certifications

  • Federal & Security: CISSP and CCSP.
  • Domain-Specific: Commvault Certified Master, Veeam Certified Architect (VMCA), or Cohesity Expert.
  • Architecture/Management: AWS or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Clearance Requirement

  • Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)

 

Min

USD $108,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $170,000.00/Yr.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position represents Acuity's good faith estimate of the compensation for this job title at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, contract requirements, applicable labor categories, and, where applicable, contract award and funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Data Protection SME role at myacuity?
The listed salary for this Data Protection SME position at myacuity is USD 108K–170K. This is an OTHER role.
Where is the Data Protection SME position at myacuity located?
This Data Protection SME role at myacuity is based in DC, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Data Protection SME role at myacuity full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Data Protection SME role in the Information Technology department at myacuity.
Which team or department does the Data Protection SME at myacuity belong to?
This Data Protection SME position is part of the Information Technology department at myacuity. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Data Protection SME position at myacuity?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to myacuity's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Data Protection SME job at myacuity posted?
This Data Protection SME position at myacuity was posted on Aug 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Data Protection SME
myacuity · 💰 USD 108K–170K
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