Location
Jacksonville, FL | United States
Job description
Job Title: CEPH Expert
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 Ceph Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth expertise in Ceph storage solutions, with a strong background in Red Hat, Openshift, and related tools. As a Ceph Expert, 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:
- Bachelors 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.
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