**Job Summary** We’re seeking a seasoned **Senior Data Protection Engineer** to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-grade data protection solutions. This role is pivotal in ensuring the resilience, recoverability, and compliance of our data across on-premises and cloud environments. **Essential Functions** + Architect and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions using: + Dell PowerProtect Data Manager + Dell Avamar + Dell Data Domain + Design and implement data protection strategies across hybrid environments (on-prem, public cloud). + Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure data protection aligns with business continuity and compliance requirements. + Manage and optimize backup workflows for virtualized environments (VMware). + Integrate and automate data protection workflows using ServiceNow for ticketing, reporting, and change management. + Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution across critical systems. + Monitor and troubleshoot backup failures, performance issues, and capacity planning. + Maintain documentation, runbooks, and compliance reports for audits and regulatory reviews (HIPAA, HITRUST, etc.). + Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience) + 7+ years of experience in enterprise data protection roles + Relevant certifications (e.g., Dell EMC, VMware, AWS/Azure, ITIL) preferred + Expert-level experience with Dell PowerProtect, Avamar, and Data Domain + Strong VMware administration and backup integration + Experience with public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP) backup and DR strategies + Proficiency in ServiceNow workflows and automation + Proven track record in DR planning, testing, and execution + Familiarity with healthcare data regulations (HIPAA, HITRUST) + PowerShell, Python, or similar for automation and reporting + Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.