Data Protection SME

Acuity INC

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Diversity, FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) 140, Federal Government, Government, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Leading Edge Technology, Management Consulting, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Ransomware, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Security Architecture, Symantec NetBackup, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
26 days ago
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)

 

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

 

Grow Your Career, Your Way
We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.

 

Be Part of Something Innovative
You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

 

Thrive in a People-First Culture
Collaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

 

Feel Valued and Rewarded
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

 

Join an Award-Winning Team
Our employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

 

Bring Your Whole Self to Work
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

 

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

Learn more: www.myacuity.com

 

Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

Recruiting Scams and Fraud

Acuity Inc. has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating company recruiters. These scams may include fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment.

 

Please note:

  • Acuity never asks candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training.
  • All official communications will come from an @myacuity.com email address.
  • If you are unsure about a job posting or recruiter, please verify the opportunity on our Careers page.

If you believe you have been targeted by a scam or have concerns about the authenticity of a job listing claiming to represent Acuity Inc., please contact us at careers@myacuity.com. Protecting your security and trust is important to us.

About the Company

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Acuity INC

Meet Acuity: We are a Management and Technology Consulting firm specialized in addressing the unique challenges of public sector organizations. We have served 9 of 15 federal cabinet-level agencies and hold particularly deep expertise with organizations whose missions center on serving and protecting our nation’s citizens, global reputation, and critical assets.

We pride ourselves on unmatched customer service and a history of transformative client results. Each service we offer and every methodology we deploy is carefully designed to help our clients improve overall performance and achieve mission success.

Our team of pragmatic and innovative consultants is highly trained and highly skilled.

At Acuity, we work smart, we work hard, and we cultivate lasting relationships that deliver real, meaningful, and measurable results.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
2006
WEBSITE
http://www.myacuity.com/