Data Protection Architect

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 Architect 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

• Architect enterprise-wide data protection strategies using platforms like Commvault, Veeam, or Cohesity.
• Design secure backup architectures that ensure "Encryption at Rest" and "Encryption in Transit" for all federal datasets.
• Technical implementation of immutable backup solutions to protect against ransomware and data deletion.
• Develop data integrity verification frameworks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of restored data.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to align data protection with NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements.
• Design cross-region and cross-cloud recovery solutions for federal GovCloud environments.
• Lead the development of disaster recovery plans and automated failover architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data management and enterprise backup engineering.
• 5+ years of experience designing data protection solutions for federal agencies.
• Deep expertise in storage protocols and high-availability data systems.

Technical Skills

• Backup Platforms: Commvault, Veeam, Cohesity, Dell PowerProtect.
• Storage: SAN/NAS, S3-Compatible Object Storage.
• Encryption: PKI, KMS, FIPS 140-2/3 validated modules.
• Virtualization: VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and cloud-native backup tools.

Regulatory & Domain Expertise

• Demonstrated expertise in applying NIST 800-53 Data Integrity and Recovery controls.
• Technical implementation of FedRAMP Moderate/High security baselines for data protection.
• Understanding of the Authority to Operate (ATO) process for backup and recovery systems.

Preferred Certifications

• Federal & Security: CISSP or CISM.
• Domain-Specific: Commvault Certified Master, Veeam Certified Architect (VMCA), or Cohesity Certified Professional.
• Architecture/Management: TOGAF.

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 WayWe 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 InnovativeYou’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 CultureCollaboration, 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 RewardedWe 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 TeamOur 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 WorkWe’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.

 

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Salary: $150,000 - $200,000

 

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.