Senior Field Technical Director

Cohesity

Field Technical Director at Cohesity focused on design & integration of data technology solutions for enterprise customers. Leading technical strategy and mentoring teams to achieve project success.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $220,800 - $276,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in IT Storage, Backup, and Virtualization, with a strong focus on Cyber-security, Disaster Recovery, and Public Cloud technologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor technical staff, and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

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IT Storage ExpertiseCyber-security & Cyber ResiliencePublic Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)Disaster Recovery/Business ContinuanceScripting / Automation

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Hard Skills

IT StorageBackupVirtualizationLinux CLIDatabase Protection and RecoveryDistributed SystemsLayer 2 NetworkingFirewallsTechnical DocumentationProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written SkillsOrganizationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

VisioAutomation ToolsTechnical Demo ToolsProof of Concept Tools

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional TeamsTechnical LeadershipRFPs/RFIsDiscovery WorkshopsArchitectural Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the strategic technical leader for assigned accounts
Present Cohesity technology to customer executives and technical leaders
Conduct discovery workshops to identify business objectives
Develop high-level architectural alternatives and deliver design plans
Help plan and conduct technical demos and Proof of Concepts (POCs)
Provide technical information for RFPs/RFIs
Provide technical review for all account team proposals
Liaison with Product Management and Engineering
Lead cross-functional “tiger teams”
Mentor SEs and other technical team members
Act as technical point of escalation for all architectural and design decisions
Act as a leader in your territory and across the FTD squad
Drive results leading product focused cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in IT Storage, Backup, Virtualization, Linux CLI
Cyber-security & Cyber Resilience
Disaster Recovery/Business Continuance
Database Protection and Recovery
Distributed Systems
Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Layer 2 Networking and Firewalls
Scripting / Automation
Visio or equivalent application
Excellent communication and project-related skills
Strong verbal communication/presentation skills
Strong written skills and the ability to create documentation
Self-starter with excellent organization and time management skills
The ability to work cross-functionally and run meetings to achieve a plan
The ability to manage projects and to drive to a deadline
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefits
Vacation
Paid holidays
Refresh days
401(k) retirement plan
Life and disability insurance coverages