Cohesity Storage Engineer - Onsite Contract in Montgomery, AL

Role Overview

This position seeks a skilled Cohesity Storage Engineer for a one-year onsite contract in Montgomery, Alabama, with potential direct hire after 90 days. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Preferred alternative locations include Oklahoma City, OK; Ogden, UT; and Mechanicsburg, PA, involving approximately 25% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise in Cohesity platforms including DataProtect, Data Cloud, Helios, SmartFiles, and cluster management.
• Architect and administer enterprise backup and recovery infrastructures with policies, retention schedules, and cyber recovery approaches.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning by creating recovery runbooks and validating procedures through testing.
• Execute VMware management including vCenter integration, VM backup handling, and protection group oversight.
• Create and sustain detailed documentation covering operational and technical activities.
• Facilitate integration of Cohesity with enterprise systems such as Active Directory, DNS, and security platforms.
• Employ REST APIs, automation scripts, and integration tools like ServiceNow and Morpheus.
• Troubleshoot and maintain network components including TCP/IP, routing, DNS, and firewall configurations.
• Ensure compliance with security standards including RBAC, audit logs, and federal security protocols.
• Handle cloud backup and data protection across hybrid cloud infrastructures.
• Provide operational support aligned with regulated environment requirements, focusing on documentation and security adherence.
• Lead technical engagements with customers, gathering specifications and conducting training sessions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Significant experience within Federal or Department of Defense environments, familiar with RMF and DISA compliance.
• Proven background in enterprise backup and recovery architecture design.
• Hands-on expertise in disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Knowledge of cloud-based backup and data protection within hybrid clouds.
• Understanding of security compliance including RBAC, audit logging, PKI authentication, and FIPS standards.
• Proficiency in managing Cohesity product suite components.
• Advanced VMware administration skills including vCenter and ESXi management.
• Competence in REST API usage, automation, and scripting integrations.
• Strong networking knowledge in TCP/IP, routing, DNS, and firewalls.
• Excellent communication skills for technical discussions and coordination with stakeholders.

Additional Information

Everforth Apex is a global IT services provider emphasizing innovation and continuous learning. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances, 401K with company match, ESPP, and employee assistance programs. Professional development resources encompass on-demand training, certification support, and career coaching. The company supports equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act upon request.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Everforth Apex prohibits discrimination based on numerous protected characteristics and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories according to legal requirements. Accommodations for interviews or website accessibility under ADA can be requested via the Benefits Department.