Provide hands-on expert-level support for enterprise data protection environments. Design, implement, and optimize Cohesity DataProtect and DataManage configurations across hybrid environments. Requires 5+ years enterprise data protection experience with AWS and Fort Knox immutable backup expertise.
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Cohesity Resident Engineer
100% Remote | Contract (7+ Months, Strong Likelihood of Extension)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Cohesity Resident Engineer to provide hands-on, expert-level support for an enterprise data protection environment. This is a remote, long-term contract engagement requiring strong AWS experience and familiarity with Fort Knox immutable backup environments. The ideal candidate brings deep Cohesity platform expertise and a consultative approach to operationalizing backup, recovery, and data management at scale.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the dedicated Cohesity subject matter expert embedded with infrastructure and security teams
- Design, implement, and optimize Cohesity DataProtect and DataManage configurations across hybrid environments
- Troubleshoot backup failures, replication issues, and recovery bottlenecks; coordinate with Cohesity TAC as needed
- Lead cluster health assessments, capacity planning, and upgrade planning for Cohesity environments
- Develop and enforce data protection policies aligned with RTO/RPO requirements
- Integrate Cohesity with AWS cloud workloads for backup, archival, and disaster recovery scenarios
- Maintain Fort Knox immutable backup configurations and ensure compliance with security standards
- Produce runbooks, architecture documentation, and knowledge transfer materials
- Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, security, and compliance to align data protection posture with business needs
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What We're Looking For
Required:
- 5+ years of enterprise data protection engineering experience
- 3+ years of hands-on Cohesity platform administration (DataProtect, DataManage, SmartFiles)
- Demonstrated experience with Cohesity cluster deployment, configuration, and tuning
- AWS experience — working knowledge of S3, EC2, and cloud-based backup/archival integrations
- Strong understanding of backup architectures including incremental forever, deduplication, and replication
- Proficiency with VMware, Linux, and Windows workload protection via Cohesity
- Experience with disaster recovery planning and failover testing in enterprise environments
- Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred:
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- Experience with Fort Knox immutable backup configurations
- Cohesity Certified Administrator (CCA) or equivalent certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
- Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government)
- Familiarity with Helios for multi-cluster management and reporting
- Prior resident engineer or embedded consultant experience
Engagement Details
✅ Type: Contract — W2 or Corp-to-Corp
✅ Duration: 7 months, strong likelihood of extension
✅ Location: 100% Remote
✅ Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a contract basis
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