Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection/ Storage EngineerContract to Hire· Remote in USAExperience with Cohesity Data Protection Applications RequiredMust be able to work on W2 (Cannot sponsor) Or C2C through an LLCPay Range $60-$75/hrAbout Our ClientOur client is a leading modern data management and security company whose platform is trusted by thousands of enterprises worldwide to protect critical data against ransomware, operational disruption, and data loss.Role OverviewWe're looking for a seasoned Data Protection Infrastructure Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in our client's platform to serve as the primary technical resource for a global organization. This is a high-visibility remote engagement requiring strong platform knowledge across DataProtect, SmartFiles, and FortKnox, as well as the maturity to operate independently and communicate effectively with enterprise stakeholders.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAdminister and optimize data protection infrastructure using DataProtect, SmartFiles, Helios or FortKnoxConfigure, monitor, and troubleshoot backup and recovery operations across enterprise workloadsImplement and manage SmartFiles for unstructured data management, tiering, and governanceAdminister FortKnox for cyber-resilient data vaulting and ransomware recovery readinessSupport backup operations across VMware, physical servers, and agent-based environmentsDevelop and maintain runbooks, architecture documentation, and operational proceduresProvide best-practice recommendations on data protection strategy, policy design, and recovery testingCollaborate with storage, virtualization, security, and compliance teams to meet organizational SLAsPerform capacity planning, performance analysis, and infrastructure health reportingParticipate in incident response and root cause analysis for backup failures or data protection gapsRequired Experience / Skills5+ years of enterprise data protection / backup infrastructure experienceRecent, hands-on experience with Cohesity apps like DataProtect, SmartFiles, and FortKnox — non-negotiableStrong understanding of enterprise cluster architecture, deployment, and managementExperience with VMware backup integration (VADP, SAN transport, etc.)Hands-on experience with physical server and agent-based backup configurationsPreferred SkillsExperience supporting data protection in regulated enterprise environments preferred (pharma, healthcare, or similar)Experience with Automation and APIs preferredExperience with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS (S3) are preferredIf you're qualified and interested.. Apply today!