CEPH Expert - REMOTE

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 indepth 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 Cephrelated 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 crossfunctional 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.
  
• Indepth 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 problemsolving 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.