Ceph/Distributed Storage System Administrator

TEEMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a motivated Ceph/Distributed Storage System Administrator to enhance their Linux systems and automation processes. This role involves deploying and monitoring Ceph storage solutions, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with development teams to optimize performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux administration, scripting, and problem-solving. Join a dynamic team dedicated to building scalable and efficient infrastructure while enjoying opportunities for growth and learning in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Linux system administrator.
• Experience in automating tasks using scripting and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and monitor Linux systems and Ceph storage clusters.
• Collaborate with development teams to tailor Ceph solutions.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Troubleshooting Networking Issues

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Ansible

Ceph

Docker

Job description

Job Title: Ceph/Distributed Storage System Administrator
Job ID: 74089
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview:
Our infrastructure teams provide fantastic opportunities to system administrators who are passionate about maintaining reliable Linux systems and have a strong interest in automation, performance, and security. We are looking for someone motivated to build and automate 'on-prem' Ceph/distributed storage solutions.

• Deploy, update, and monitor Linux systems
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Ceph storage clusters, ensuring timely and effective solutions
• Work closely with development teams to understand their requirements and tailor Ceph solutions to meet their needs
• Provide expert guidance on best practices for Ceph configuration, tuning, and optimization
• Support multiple on-premises environments
• Collaborate with application support teams to share and document knowledge and operational run books
• Scale and manage infrastructure with high throughput, availability, and storage requirements
• Assist with urgent issues including being part of an on-call rota to provide 2nd level troubleshooting support when required
• “Automate all the things”

What you must have:

• We are looking for someone who is willing to grow in the role and extend their Ceph skill set as our infrastructure continues to evolve to meet our future architectural goals
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Linux system administrator of bare metal, VM, and orchestrated deployments
• Enjoys automating away manual tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) and configuration management tools such as Ansible
• A problem solver who takes initiative is proactive and comfortable digging through open-source code to find answers
• Ability to analyze complex systems and problems and express them in simple terms
• Experience in troubleshooting networking issues.
• Experience working in Agile-based teams.
• A problem solver who takes initiative and is pro-active.
• Effortlessly self-motivates while working on team-based projects
• A well-organized, thorough, and detail-oriented person
• Able to keep the “bigger picture” in mind while prioritizing conflicting demands and tasks
• Confident enough to voice your opinion, ask questions, and not afraid to suggest a better solution, without being abrasive
• Enjoys collaborating with others, including other functional teams to implement automated, scalable, stable, and efficient infrastructure.

Nice to have:

• In-depth knowledge of Ceph architecture, components, and deployment strategies, with a focus on S3 Object Storage.
• Experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning for Ceph clusters
• Automation and Configuration Management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt, Fabric, etc.)
• Experience researching and advising on new technology implementations
• Containerization experience (Docker, Podman, etc.)
• SQL administration (Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)

Salary/Rate Range: $65,000—$130,000 CAD