Backup & database engineer (cohesity + ms sql)

Job Title: Senior Backup & Database Engineer (Cohesity + MS SQL)Location: Remote Experience: Minimum 10 years Employment Type: Full-time About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Senior Backup & Database Engineer with strong expertise in Cohesity data protection and Microsoft SQL Server administration.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing backup and recovery solutions while ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of SQL databases across multiple environments.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain Cohesity backup and recovery solutions across enterprise infrastructure.Administer, monitor, and optimize MS SQL Server databases (on-prem and cloud).Develop and maintain backup policies, schedules, and retention strategies aligned with business continuity requirements.Perform regular database and backup health checks, capacity planning, and performance tuning.Execute and validate data recovery and disaster recovery (DR) tests.Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.Troubleshoot and resolve backup failures, database performance issues, and storage-related challenges.Document technical procedures, backup configurations, and recovery steps.Required Skills & Experience:10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a focus on database administration and backup solutions.Hands-on expertise in Cohesity Data Protect (installation, configuration, policy management, restores).Strong proficiency in MS SQL Server (2016 or later) including backup/restore operations, replication, mirroring, and Always On.Experience with scripting and automation (Power Shell, T-SQL).Good understanding of storage, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and cloud backup integrations (Azure/AWS).Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management best practices.Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Cohesity Certified Professional or equivalent certification.Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate / SQL Server certification.Experience supporting enterprise-scale environments.