Rubrik Backup Architect

Cognizant; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Cognizant in Eagan, MN is seeking a Rubrik Backup Architect to design and optimize backup and recovery architectures for hybrid environments, ensuring secure data protection and operational resilience.

The role requires 15+ years in backup design and administration, hands-on experience with Rubrik, Commvault/HP Data Protector, and Azure, plus HA/DR expertise. The position offers a day-shift hybrid schedule and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of backup design, administration and consulting experience with Rubrik and Commvault/HP Data Protector.
• Experience securing and optimizing large-scale backup environments.
• Strong Azure fundamentals and architecture knowledge.
• Experience with UNIX, VMware and Windows environments.
• Hybrid Cloud backup experience across AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise backup and archive solutions using Rubrik and Commvault/HP Data Protector.
• Administer and support large-scale production backup environments.
• Architect and manage HA and DR infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex backup issues and provide escalation support.
• Mentor junior backup specialists and lead PoCs for new technologies.
• Present technical solutions to C-level clients and stakeholders.
• Lead client visits and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Escalation handling

Backup architecture

Tools

Rubrik

Commvault/HP Data Protector

Azure

Unix

VMware

Windows

Job description

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.