Consultant - Professional Services

Cohesity, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohesity, Inc. is seeking an experienced Consultant in Singapore to join the Professional Services team. You will design tailored backup and recovery architectures, lead deployments across Windows/Linux, and run technical workshops for customers.

The role supports projects globally with travel as needed. Strong English, Mandarin or Korean language skills are valued, with 5+ years of professional services and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering required, with 5+ years in professional services.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to capture requirements and design backup/recovery architectures.
• Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Cohesity Data Protect environments.
• Deliver technical workshops and architecture recommendations to stakeholders.
• Train and mentor client teams for knowledge transfer and smooth handover.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

Scripting/automation

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Cohesity Data Protect

NetBackup

VMware

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

Job description

Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe. We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design, and our culture.

Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security? We're looking for an experienced Consultant to join our Professional Services team, based in Singapore as part of a global team supporting projects across APJ.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE

Client Engagement & Solution Design

• Partnering closely with presales and delivery teams to meet customers’ requirements
• Design tailored backup and recovery architectures using Cohesity Data Protect or NetBackup, working with product, product management, and engineering teams to align capabilities with customer needs
• Run technical workshops and present architecture recommendations, sizing, deployment strategies, and risks to technical and executive stakeholders

Implementation & Optimization

• Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Cohesity Data Protect environments, integrating with Windows, Linux, VMware, and cloud/hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Design and deploy backup strategies for containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker) for clients modernizing their infrastructure
• Troubleshoot advanced technical issues post-sales and during deployment, and proactively optimize client environments for reliability and efficiency
• Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, and compliance standards

Delivery

• Deliver timely technical support and project documentation (architecture designs, configuration guides, operational best practices), keeping projects on scope, time, and budget
• Share field feedback with Product Management and Engineering on deployment challenges, feature gaps, and customer requirements
• Train and mentor client teams for smooth handover and knowledge transfer
• Travel outside the region as needed

WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING

• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and support decision-making
• Hands-on expertise in Windows and Linux administration
• Working knowledge across: databases (Oracle, SQL, MongoDB, SAP); storage (NAS, SAN, Object Storage, NFS, SMB, S3); networking (IP planning, VLANs, routing, firewalls, load balancing, DNS, NTP, MTU, multisite); compute/virtualization (VMware, vSphere/vCenter, Hyper‑V, Kubernetes, OpenShift); security (AD, LDAP, SSO, MFA, RBAC, least-privilege access, key management, encryption, ransomware recovery); and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, archival, recovery patterns, hybrid cloud)
• Experience with data protection, data security, data management, disaster recovery/business continuity, and database protection and recovery
• Scripting/automation experience (Python, Ansible, ServiceNow)
• Strong client communication, relationship‑building, and troubleshooting/analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Hands‑on experience with Cohesity Data Protect or NetBackup in a professional services or client‑facing role; prior consulting experience
• Relevant certifications (e.g., VMware, AWS, Azure)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field with at least 5 years of professional services experience
• Fluent spoken and written English, Mandarin, conversational Japanese and/or Korean as you will be handling customers in North Asia
• 50% of domestic and regional travel required
• Ability to clear Singapore Government security clearance for handling classified information

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In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing. We strongly prefer candidates who are currently located in or near the designated job location. Candidates outside the area should apply only if they are committed to relocating prior to their start date and have the legal right to work in the job location.

At Cohesity, we move fast, think big and act with purpose. As cyberthreats rise, our mission is to protect, secure, and unlock insights from the world’s data. We operate as One Team - driven by bold innovation, speed, and a culture of belonging, accountability, and impact.

At Cohesity, we foster a culture of excellence and innovation, valuing collaboration across the globe. United as one team, we set high standards and pursue ambitious goals, always looking ahead.

Explore our values Cohesity is a place where - regardless of background or identity—every voice matters, every identity is celebrated, and collaboration fuels our innovation. Together, we’re building a workplace where each voice contributes to our success, shaping a future where every employee feels seen, supported, connected, and proud.