CEPH Expert

MatchPoint Solutions is a fastgrowing young energetic global ITEngineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber Robinhood Netflix Airbnb Google Sephora and more! More recently we have expanded to working internationally in Canada China Ireland UK Brazil and India. Through our culture of innovation we inspire build and deliver business results from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industryspecific best practices and expertise.

We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Title: CEPH Expert

Location: Remote

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

Pay Rate: : $80$90/hr w2

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.