Enterprise Backup Recovery Solution Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions • Bridgewater, NJ

42d

About The Position

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Enterprise Backup & Recovery Solution Architect to lead the design, architecture, and pre-sales of enterprise-class data protection solutions. This role combines technical leadership, solution design, and client engagement to deliver robust, scalable, and secure backup and recovery architectures across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern data protection platforms-particularly Rubrik-and a strong understanding of compliance, security, and cost optimisation strategies.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise backup, recovery, and data protection technologies across large-scale environments.
• Hands-on experience with Rubrik, including architecture design, deployment, and licensing optimisation.
• Proven ability to design and implement enterprise-class backup and recovery solutions across on-prem, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
• Strong experience creating architecture diagrams, design documents, and deployment strategies aligned with compliance and security requirements.
• Expertise in presales engagement, including responding to RFPs/RFIs, preparing solution proposals, and delivering technical workshops.
• Demonstrated ability to optimise Rubrik features such as immutability, cloud archival, and zero-trust security for resilience and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with technical delivery governance, including reviewing design documents, implementation plans, and operational handbooks.
• In-depth knowledge of cyber resilience trends, cloud backup strategies, and data governance frameworks, with ability to translate these into client solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Rubrik Certified Professional or equivalent certification.
• Certifications in Commvault, Veritas, or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with automation/orchestration tools for backup workflows.
• Knowledge of data security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) for automation.
• Experience in performance tuning, capacity planning, and cost optimisation for backup environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-class backup and recovery solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments using platforms such as Rubrik, Commvault, and Veritas NetBackup.
• Develop architecture diagrams, design documents, and deployment strategies aligned with business, compliance, and security requirements.
• Ensure solutions meet high standards for availability, resiliency, immutability, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, respond to RFPs/RFIs, and conduct technical workshops with clients.
• Prepare solution proposals, cost models, and competitive differentiators to support presales efforts.
• Deliver presentations and demonstrations to articulate solution value and technical benefits to stakeholders.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Rubrik Security Cloud and associated modules, advising on licensing, architecture sizing, and optimisation strategies.
• Design solutions leveraging Rubrik's advanced features such as immutability, cloud archival, and zero-trust security.
• Support transition teams with architecture clarification during client onboarding and review design documents, implementation plans, and operational handbooks for compliance and performance.
• Stay current with trends in cyber resilience, cloud backup, immutability, and data governance frameworks.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development, solution accelerators, and reusable artefacts to drive innovation and best practices.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees