Rubrik Backup Architect

Location: Eagan, MN

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

We are seeking a Rubrik Backup Architect to design and optimize enterprise backup and recovery architectures for hybrid environments ensuring secure data protection compliance and operational resilience while collaborating with cross functional teams in a day shift hybrid work model.

What you’ll do In the role, you will:

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise backup and archive solutions using Rubrik and Commvault/HP Data Protector.
• Administer and support large-scale production Rubrik and Commvault/HP Data Protector environments.
• Architect and manage Highly Available (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex backup issues, including performance tuning, IO profiling, and implementation of best practices.
• Provide escalation support and mentor junior backup specialists on complex issues.
• Design and manage hybrid cloud backup solutions across AWS and Azure.
• Implement and manage Azure IaaS/PaaS data protection using native and third-party backup tools.
• Configure and manage Microsoft 365 data protection (native and third-party tools) for Exchange, SharePoint, and Active Directory.
• Conduct backup and storage audits and recommend transformation initiatives.
• Lead sizing exercises and respond to RFPs for backup/archiving solutions.
• Create and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and best-practice documentation.
• Support problem management and incident management processes.
• Conduct Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for new backup technologies and solutions.
• Present technical solutions to both C-level clients and non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage relationships and negotiations with alliance partners, vendors, and third-party support providers.
• Handle client visits and represent the backup/DR practice in client-facing engagements.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 15+ years of backup and archive Design, administration and Consulting Experience in Rubrik and Commvault/HP Data Protector related products.
• Good trouble shooting skills and being able to mentor backup specialists and handle Escalated calls.
• Must have worked on large production Rubrik and Commvault/HP data protector environments.
• Must have comprehensive and expert knowledge of backup architecture and its hardware / software products.
• Must have Microsoft Azure fundamentals and architect knowledge
• Backup appliances – Rubrik (Physical & Virtual) administration skills.
• Should have designed and managed Highly Available / Disaster Recovery infrastructure.
• Experience of Unix Operating system / VMWARE / Windows
• Experience in Hybrid Cloud Backup (AWS and Azure)

Cognizant offers an annual salary between $120,000-$150,000 with following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Über Cognizant  
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) i ist ein Technologiedienstleister und Entwickler von KI-Lösungen. Wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen KI-Investitionen und echtem unternehmerischem Mehrwert, indem wir ganzheitliche Full-Stack-KI-Lösungen für unsere Kunden entwickeln. Mit unserer fundierten Branchen-, Prozess- und Engineering-Expertise integrieren wir die spezifischen Anforderungen von Unternehmen passgenau in Technologiesysteme. So entfalten wir das menschliche Potenzial, erzielen greifbare Ergebnisse und sichern globalen Unternehmen in einer sich rasant wandelnden Welt den entscheidenden Vorsprung. Erfahren Sie mehr unter cognizant.ai oder @cognizant.

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