Cohesity Implementation Engineer

Translucent Services is seeking a skilled and passionate Cohesity Implementation Engineer to join our dynamic IT infrastructure team. In this critical role, you will focus on the design and implementation of Cohesity data protection and recovery environments. You will be instrumental in ensuring the resilience and availability of critical data assets, minimizing downtime, and safeguarding them against data loss.Candidates must be open to occasional travel for complex hardware installations, initial setup phases, or strategic company events.Candidates must be available to work within the Eastern Time Zone schedule and reside in one of the following states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Nevada, or Kansas.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Design & Implementation: Design and implement Cohesity backup and recovery solutions across diverse platforms, including Windows, Linux, VMware, cloud environments, and NAS.Testing & Validation: Perform comprehensive backup and recovery testing to validate the integrity and effectiveness of the Cohesity solution, including routine disaster recovery drills.Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve Cohesity-related issues efficiently, escalating complex matters to Cohesity support when necessary.Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest Cohesity features, updates, and industry best practices. Proactively recommend optimizations and improvements to the environment.Strategic Contribution: Contribute valuable insights to overarching data protection and disaster recovery strategies.Knowledge Sharing: Develop and deliver training to other IT staff and relevant stakeholders on Cohesity operations and best practices.Qualifications & Requirements/Core Experience3+ years of proven experience in backup and recovery administration, with a strong, dedicated focus on Cohesity.Demonstrated hands-on Cohesity Installation and QuickStart experience.In-depth understanding of Cohesity architecture, features, and functionalities.Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and managing Cohesity DataProtect.Technical SkillsSolid understanding of operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux) and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).Familiarity with database backup and recovery processes (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) within a Cohesity environment.Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a meticulous approach to technical challenges.Soft SkillsStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to diverse teams.Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.Bonus / Preferred QualificationsCohesity-specific certifications are highly desirable.Experience with cloud-based backup and recovery services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration with Cohesity is a major plus.Compensation & BenefitsThe base salary range for this position is $80,000–$100,000.A significant part of your total compensation at Translucent is derived from benefits that Translucent provides to eligible employees. Translucent provides a very competitive benefits package, including:Medical, Dental, and Vision CoverageLife Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term DisabilityTraditional and ROTH 401(k) with a 2% company matchPaid Time OffHoliday Pay(Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.)