Cohesity Resident Engineer

Data Protection & Automation
Remote (with occasional travel to Ogden, UT; Mechanicsburg, PA; and other locations as needed)

Role Type: Full-Time Contract (12 Months) | $65-$75/hr

About Our Client

Our client is a leading enterprise data management and protection company founded in 2013, specializing in hyperconverged secondary storage and data protection solutions. They provide innovative platforms that simplify backup, file services, object storage, dev/test, and analytics workloads on a single web-scale platform. Operating globally with a strong presence in government, healthcare, financial services, and Fortune 500 enterprises, the company is known for eliminating mass data fragmentation and delivering modern data protection capabilities. Their mission centers on radically simplifying how organizations manage, protect, and derive value from their data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Job Description

As a Cohesity Resident Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical expert and trusted advisor for enterprise-scale data protection platforms, working directly with federal and enterprise IT teams to ensure operational excellence and compliance. This role requires a unique blend of deep technical proficiency in Cohesity technologies, automation expertise using Python, and strong consulting skills to guide infrastructure strategy and optimize system performance.

Your day-to-day will involve designing and implementing backup and recovery solutions, developing automation workflows to enhance efficiency, troubleshooting complex data protection issues, and collaborating with client engineering teams to maintain best practices and security compliance. You'll work remotely while maintaining close relationships with on-site teams, occasionally traveling to designated client locations for project reviews and implementations.

This position exists to provide dedicated, expert-level support for mission-critical data protection infrastructure in a large-scale enterprise environment. You'll report to the project leadership team and collaborate closely with client IT operations, security teams, and infrastructure engineers. The ideal candidate is passionate about data protection innovation, thrives in customer-facing technical roles, and enjoys solving complex challenges in secure, compliance-driven environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource and trusted advisor for Cohesity Data Protection platforms
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data protection, backup, and recovery solutions using Cohesity technologies
• Develop and execute automation workflows using Python scripting to improve system efficiency and reliability
• Integrate and provide hands-on support for HPE Morpheus hybrid cloud management and workload automation
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex data protection and automation issues
• Collaborate with client engineering teams to drive best practices and optimize platform configurations
• Ensure compliance with federal security policies and maintain operational performance standards
• Deliver comprehensive technical documentation, status updates, and strategic recommendations to stakeholders
• Participate in on-site visits and project reviews at designated client locations (Ogden, UT; Mechanicsburg, PA; Black Falls)
• Maintain awareness of emerging data protection technologies and recommend platform enhancements

Required Experience/Skills

• Active Secret Clearance required (Top Secret clearance preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise data protection, storage, or systems engineering
• Proven hands-on expertise with Cohesity platforms (DataProtect, SmartFiles, or equivalent technologies)
• Demonstrated experience with HPE Morpheus for hybrid cloud automation and orchestration
• Strong Python scripting skills for task automation and workload optimization
• Solid understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure including virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), networking, and storage systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail in compliance-driven environments
• Client-service mindset with proven ability to build trusted advisor relationships
• Adaptability to work independently in remote settings while maintaining team collaboration

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or federal government IT environments
• Familiarity with ITIL-based processes and enterprise change management frameworks
• Industry certifications such as Cohesity Certified Engineer (CCE), HPE certifications, or related vendor credentials
• Experience with additional data protection platforms (Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik) for comparison and migration scenarios
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures
• Background working in secure, compliance-heavy industries (government, healthcare, financial services)
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Ansible, Terraform) complementing automation skillset

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field preferred
• Equivalent professional experience and certifications will be considered in lieu of formal degree

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Hourly Rate: $65-$75/hr (based on experience and clearance level)
• 12-month contract engagement with potential for extension
• Remote work flexibility with occasional travel
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure for federal and enterprise clients
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge data protection and automation technologies
• Professional development opportunities through vendor training and certification programs
• Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior technical leadership

Apply Now!

Ready to become a trusted technical advisor in enterprise data protection? Join our team and make an impact on mission-critical infrastructure serving federal and Fortune 500 clients. Submit your application today and bring your Cohesity expertise to a role where innovation meets operational excellence.

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