Enterprise Backup Recovery Solution Architect

Cognizant Technology SolutionsBridgewater, 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

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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

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