Cohesity Resident Engineer

Overview

Remote

Depends on Experience

Contract - W2

Skills

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Data Center

Azure

AWS

Job Details

Job Title: Cohesity Engineer

Location: Remote

Job Type: 12 month contract

About the Company:

Our client is a leader in Enterprise Backup and Recovery, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our customers. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and cutting-edge technology. We are currently seeking a Cohesity Engineer to join our dynamic IT team to manage and optimize our data management and protection infrastructure.

Job Overview:

As a Cohesity Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Cohesity-based data management solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring the availability, security, and performance of data backup, recovery, and storage infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of Cohesity’s platform and its integration with various storage, cloud, and virtualization systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Cohesity Platform Management:
- Implement, manage, and support Cohesity DataPlatform for backup, data recovery, and storage management.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to Cohesity software and hardware.
- Monitor, maintain, and enhance the health and performance of Cohesity environments.
Backup and Recovery Operations:
- Design and configure data backup and disaster recovery strategies utilizing Cohesity’s features.
- Implement backup policies, schedules, and retention strategies.
- Perform regular tests and drills to ensure disaster recovery processes are effective.
Cloud Integration & Management:
- Integrate Cohesity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for hybrid cloud environments.
- Ensure seamless cloud-based backups, replication, and data recovery.
Automation & Optimization:
- Develop automation scripts to streamline backup, monitoring, and alerting processes.
- Optimize backup storage efficiency and reduce overhead by applying best practices and policies.
Collaboration & Reporting:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (network, security, and systems) to ensure effective integration and operation of the Cohesity solution.
- Provide regular reporting on backup status, performance, and health of systems.
- Document solutions, configurations, and procedures for internal knowledge sharing.
Security & Compliance:
- Ensure Cohesity solutions comply with internal and industry security standards.
- Implement encryption, access control, and other security features within the Cohesity platform.
- Stay up to date with security trends and implement necessary updates and patches.

Skills & Qualifications:

Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years of direct experience working with Cohesity or other data management and backup solutions.
- Strong knowledge of data protection, backup solutions, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration of backup systems with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in Cohesity platform configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Familiarity with VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtualization platforms.
- Experience with automation scripting (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
- Strong understanding of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, CIFS) and networking concepts.
Certifications:
- Cohesity certification is a plus (e.g., Cohesity Certified Engineer).
- Additional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or similar are desirable.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with other data protection solutions (Veeam, Commvault, etc.).
Knowledge of database backup, recovery, and management techniques.
Familiarity with container-based environments (Kubernetes, Docker).

Why Join Us:

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry leaders.

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