CEPH EXPERT

This job is part of WWT’s Strategic Resourcing services. The candidate will be supporting a WWT customer and will be employed by one of WWT’s preferred partners.

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Job Title: Storage / Systems Expert - Ceph Storage

Location: Remote

Duration: Initial phase is 3 months, initial phase is likely to uncover additional work.

Job Description: We are seeking a talented and experienced Storage/Systems Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Ceph storage solutions, with a strong background in Red Hat, Openshift, and related tools. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our storage infrastructure to meet the growing demands of our business.

Responsibilities:

• Ceph Implementation and Maintenance:
• Design, deploy, and maintain Ceph storage clusters to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Ceph-related issues, providing timely resolution to minimize downtime.
• Integration with Red Hat and Openshift:
• Collaborate with teams to integrate Ceph seamlessly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Openshift environments.
• Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between Ceph, Red Hat, and Openshift components.
• Upgrading hardware such as Dell/SMC/HPE and expanding storage
• Performance Optimization:
• Conduct performance analysis and implement enhancements to optimize storage efficiency and responsiveness.
• Work on capacity planning and scaling strategies to accommodate future growth.
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard data stored in Ceph clusters.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices related to storage solutions.
• Collaboration and Documentation:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide storage solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Ceph Expert with a track record of successful Ceph cluster implementations.
• In-depth knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Openshift.
• Proficiency in related tools and technologies such as RADOS, CephFS, and RBD.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Ansible) for efficient management of storage infrastructure.
• Experience with storage virtualization and containerized environments is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• iSCSI experience highly desirable
• Comfortable with CRUSH map and OSD config management

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Relevant certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Ceph Administrator, or Openshift Certified Administrator are highly desirable.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote