Job Description
Database Backup Specialis t – MS SQL Server Focus
Location: Remote
Experience: Minimum 7+ Years
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Backup Administrator with deep expertise in Cohesity , responsible for designing, managing, and supporting SQL Server data protection in large enterprise environments.
This is a backup-first role where Cohesity is the primary responsibility (60–65%) , and strong hands-on MS SQL Server DBA experience (35–40%) is mandatory to ensure reliable backup, restore, and disaster recovery for complex SQL workloads, including Always On Availability Groups (AAG) .
This position is not suitable for SQL-only DBAs or backup-only L2/L3 Cohesity support profiles .
Skill Split
Cohesity (SQL Data Protection): 60–65% – Primary
MS SQL Server DBA: 35–40% – Mandatory & Strong
Key Responsibilities
1. Cohesity – SQL Backup & Recovery (Primary Focus)
Administer and manage Cohesity DataProtect for MS SQL Server workloads.
Design and configure SQL protection policies , including:
Full, differential, and transaction log backups
SLA-based retention policies
Perform SQL database restores , including:
Full database restores
Point-in-time recovery
AAG-aware restores
Troubleshoot and resolve Cohesity issues related to:
SQL VSS writers
Failed backups and restores
Performance, throughput, and retention failures
Conduct regular DR testing and restore validation for SQL databases.
Monitor Cohesity cluster health , capacity planning, and upgrades.
Act as the lead during critical recovery and outage scenarios , working closely with DBA and application teams.
2. MS SQL Server DBA (Mandatory Supporting Skill)
Candidates must have hands-on SQL Server administration experience , not just backup exposure.
Build and configure MS SQL Server environments from scratch , including:
OS prerequisites
SQL installation, patching, and hardening
Instance configuration and best practices
Design, implement, and support Always On Availability Groups (AAG) .
Support SQL High Availability and Disaster Recovery :
Failover and recovery testing
Backup/restore validation
Perform advanced SQL troubleshooting , including:
Blocking and deadlocks
Performance bottlenecks
Memory, CPU, tempdb, and I/O tuning
Execute SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and patching .
Develop and maintain T-SQL and PowerShell scripts for monitoring, automation, and maintenance.
Mandatory Skills & Experience
10+ years of overall IT experience
7+ years of hands-on experience with:
Cohesity DataProtect (SQL workloads)
MS SQL Server administration
Proven experience in:
Protecting SQL Servers using Cohesity
SQL backup and recovery internals
Always On Availability Groups (AAG)
Strong understanding of:
SQL Server architecture and internals
Windows Server
VMware / Hyper-V environments
Scripting skills:
T-SQL
PowerShell
Profiles That Will NOT Fit This Role
· SQL-only DBAs with no backup ownership
· Backup-only or L2/L3 Cohesity administrators
· Candidates who:
Have never built a SQL Server
Have never supported or restored AAG environments
Only monitor backup jobs without SQL troubleshooting experience
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft SQL Server / Azure DBA Certification
Cohesity Certification
Experience working in large enterprise production environments
Location: Remote
Experience: Minimum 7+ Years
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Backup Administrator with deep expertise in Cohesity , responsible for designing, managing, and supporting SQL Server data protection in large enterprise environments.
This is a backup-first role where Cohesity is the primary responsibility (60–65%) , and strong hands-on MS SQL Server DBA experience (35–40%) is mandatory to ensure reliable backup, restore, and disaster recovery for complex SQL workloads, including Always On Availability Groups (AAG) .
This position is not suitable for SQL-only DBAs or backup-only L2/L3 Cohesity support profiles .
Skill Split
Cohesity (SQL Data Protection): 60–65% – Primary
MS SQL Server DBA: 35–40% – Mandatory & Strong
Key Responsibilities
1. Cohesity – SQL Backup & Recovery (Primary Focus)
Administer and manage Cohesity DataProtect for MS SQL Server workloads.
Design and configure SQL protection policies , including:
Full, differential, and transaction log backups
SLA-based retention policies
Perform SQL database restores , including:
Full database restores
Point-in-time recovery
AAG-aware restores
Troubleshoot and resolve Cohesity issues related to:
SQL VSS writers
Failed backups and restores
Performance, throughput, and retention failures
Conduct regular DR testing and restore validation for SQL databases.
Monitor Cohesity cluster health , capacity planning, and upgrades.
Act as the lead during critical recovery and outage scenarios , working closely with DBA and application teams.
2. MS SQL Server DBA (Mandatory Supporting Skill)
Candidates must have hands-on SQL Server administration experience , not just backup exposure.
Build and configure MS SQL Server environments from scratch , including:
OS prerequisites
SQL installation, patching, and hardening
Instance configuration and best practices
Design, implement, and support Always On Availability Groups (AAG) .
Support SQL High Availability and Disaster Recovery :
Failover and recovery testing
Backup/restore validation
Perform advanced SQL troubleshooting , including:
Blocking and deadlocks
Performance bottlenecks
Memory, CPU, tempdb, and I/O tuning
Execute SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and patching .
Develop and maintain T-SQL and PowerShell scripts for monitoring, automation, and maintenance.
Mandatory Skills & Experience
10+ years of overall IT experience
7+ years of hands-on experience with:
Cohesity DataProtect (SQL workloads)
MS SQL Server administration
Proven experience in:
Protecting SQL Servers using Cohesity
SQL backup and recovery internals
Always On Availability Groups (AAG)
Strong understanding of:
SQL Server architecture and internals
Windows Server
VMware / Hyper-V environments
Scripting skills:
T-SQL
PowerShell
Profiles That Will NOT Fit This Role
· SQL-only DBAs with no backup ownership
· Backup-only or L2/L3 Cohesity administrators
· Candidates who:
Have never built a SQL Server
Have never supported or restored AAG environments
Only monitor backup jobs without SQL troubleshooting experience
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft SQL Server / Azure DBA Certification
Cohesity Certification
Experience working in large enterprise production environments
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