Cognizant is seeking an experienced Partner Solutions Architect - Rubrik 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 optimization strategies.

Key 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 optimization 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.

Required Qualifications:

· 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 optimization.

· 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 optimize 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

· 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 optimization for backup environments.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $160,000 to $180,000+ depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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