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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TELECOMMUTE Senior Backup SME / Backup Administration Lead (Cohesity) - **Company:** Tech Mahindra Limited - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Databases, Data Recovery, Linux, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, Firmware, Hyper-V, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Release Management, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Backup and Restore, Scripting, Cyberark, Helios, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Restful APIs, Servicenow, Microservices - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/03a55d4f-a7f7-4831-bafc-c51e8685e3c5 ## About the Role * Cohesity DataProtect Administration * Cohesity SpanFS Architecture & Cluster Management * Enterprise Backup & Recovery Solutions * VMware vSphere and Hyper-V * Windows Server Administration * Linux (RHEL) Administration * SQL Server Backup & Recovery * Oracle Database Backup & Recovery * Microsoft Azure Storage Services * AWS Storage Services * NetApp SnapVault & Snapshot Technologies * PowerShell Scripting * Python Automation * REST API Integration * ServiceNow * ITIL Framework * Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning * Backup Monitoring, Reporting & Capacity Planning Preferred Skills * CyberArk Integration and Privileged Access Management * Cohesity Helios * Azure Backup and Azure Recovery Services * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) * Security and Compliance Frameworks * Ransomware Protection and Cyber Recovery Solutions Required Experience * 8-12+ years of experience in enterprise backup, storage, and infrastructure administration. * Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Cohesity platform administration. * Proven experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments. * Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning experience across backup, storage, virtualization, and operating system platforms. * Experience working in 24x7 mission-critical production environments. ## Description We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Backup SME / Backup Administration Lead to lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of enterprise backup, recovery, and cyber-resilience solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Cohesity Data Protection, enterprise infrastructure, cloud storage technologies, disaster recovery, and data protection best practices. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity, security, and recoverability of critical business data across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Storage, Database, Security, and Operations teams while providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers. Key Responsibilities Backup & Recovery Management * Design, implement, and administer enterprise backup, recovery, and archival solutions using Cohesity Data Protection. * Configure and maintain backup policies, protection groups, retention schedules, replication strategies, and long-term archival solutions. * Perform backup validation, restore testing, application recovery exercises, and Disaster Recovery (DR) drills. * Ensure adherence to defined RPO/RTO objectives and business continuity requirements. * Monitor backup environments proactively, investigate failures, and implement corrective actions. Cohesity Platform Administration * Administer and maintain Cohesity Cluster Architecture, including SpanFS, storage services, nodes, and distributed microservices. * Execute cluster expansion, software upgrades, firmware updates, and performance optimization activities. * Perform health checks, capacity planning, trend analysis, and infrastructure optimization. Cyber Resilience & Data Protection * Implement immutable backup configurations and ransomware protection strategies. * Develop and maintain cyber recovery solutions aligned with organizational security policies. * Manage data encryption, access controls, credential security, and CyberArk integration. * Support audit and compliance requirements including HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and internal security standards. Cloud & Infrastructure Integration * Integrate Cohesity solutions with Microsoft Azure, AWS, and S3-compatible storage platforms. * Support backup and recovery for enterprise workloads including: o VMware vSphere o Hyper-V o Microsoft SQL Server o Oracle Databases o Windows Servers o Linux (RHEL) o NAS and File Systems * Configure and manage NetApp SnapVault, snapshots, and replication technologies. Incident & Service Management * Lead troubleshooting efforts for critical P1/P2 incidents. * Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures. * Ensure service delivery aligns with defined SLAs and operational standards. * Follow ITIL best practices for Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management using ServiceNow. Automation & Continuous Improvement * Develop and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and scripting frameworks. * Improve operational efficiency through process optimization and self-healing automation. * Generate operational reports, dashboards, compliance reports, and executive-level metrics. Leadership & Collaboration * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to backup administrators and junior engineers. * Collaborate with Storage, Virtualization, Database, Security, Linux, Windows, and Cloud teams. * Participate in on-call support and major incident management activities. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives and technology modernization programs. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)