Cohesity NetBackup Administrator

GovCIO is seeking a highly skilled Cohesity NetBackup Administrator to support a critical program with the U.S. Coast Guard. The primary focus is the daily administration, maintenance, optimization, and support of both the Cohesity and Veritas NetBackup environments, ensuring robust data protection and swift recoverability for large-scale enterprise systems.This position will be a hybrid remote role based in the Kearneysville, WV. 

The Administrator will manage the entire backup lifecycle, from initial implementation to rigorous disaster recovery testing, ensuring compliance and seamless operational continuity. Key duties include:

• Installing, configuring, upgrading, and patching Veritas NetBackup primary/master, media, and client servers across Linux and Windows platforms.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining backup policies, Storage Lifecycle Policies (SLP), deduplication, replication (Auto Image Replication - AIR), and comprehensive disaster recovery strategies.
• Performing daily operational tasks: monitoring backup success rates, resolving failures, capacity planning, managing tape libraries, and coordinating off-site vaulting procedures.
• Conducting regular disaster recovery testing, validation, and documentation updates.
• Troubleshooting complex backup/restore issues and performance bottlenecks across the infrastructure.
• Participating in audit and compliance activities, generating detailed reports using Veritas NetBackup IT Analytics (OpsCenter).
• Collaborating effectively with cross-functional storage, server, virtualization, application, and security teams.
• Providing on-call support within a rotation schedule as required.
• Maintaining detailed documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and runbooks for the backup environment.

• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelors (or commensurate experience)
• 4+ years of hands-on experience administering Veritas NetBackup (version 10.x or higher).
• Clearance Requirement: Must be clearable up to an active Secret clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, Network+, etc.).
• Strong expertise in NetBackup architecture (master/media servers, clients, MSDP, SLP, AIR).
• Proficiency with Linux (RHEL/SUSE) and Windows Server administration.
• Practical experience managing NetBackup appliances.
• Solid understanding of data deduplication, replication, and cloud-tiering technologies.
• Experience protecting virtualized environments (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V).
• Working knowledge of SAN storage, tape libraries, and OST devices (e.g., HPE StoreOnce, Quantum i-series).
• Scripting and automation skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python) for streamlining backup administration tasks.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and enterprise change management protocols. 

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• US Coast Guard experience is highly preferred.
• Experience within a DoD or U.S. Coast Guard environment.

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.