Ceph/Distributed Storage System Administrator

Global Relay; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in enterprise information archiving for over 20 years. As a Linux System Administrator, you will be at the forefront of maintaining and automating robust Linux systems while working on innovative Ceph storage solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the globe, ensuring the highest standards of performance and security. With a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, you will thrive in an environment that values your contributions and supports your career growth. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Subsidized meal program

Paid sick days

Corporate bonuses

RRSP contribution matching

Wellness allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Annual vacation days

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Linux system administrator.
• Strong scripting skills for automation and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and monitor Linux systems, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Diagnose and resolve Ceph storage cluster issues promptly.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Automation (Bash, Python)

Problem Solving

Networking Troubleshooting

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

Ceph

Docker

Job description

Who we are:

For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

We encourage you to apply if your qualifications and experience are a good fit for any of our openings.

Your role:

Global Relay delivers enterprise services to 23,000 customers in 90 countries, including 22 of the top 25 global banks. Our infrastructure teams provide fantastic opportunities to System Administrators who are passionate about maintaining reliable Linux systems with a strong interest in automation, performance, and security. We are looking for someone who is 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-premise 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

About you:

• 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 and is proactive, 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.
• 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 haves:

• 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.)

Compensation:

Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with British Columbia’s pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise, skills, education, and professional background.

The range below reflects the expected annual base salary, which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy, culture, and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees' work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive extended health benefits program, including virtual healthcare and a wellness allowance. Employees also receive annual allotted vacation days, which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include: Paid sick days, maternity/parental enhancement program, corporate bonuses, and an RRSP contribution matching program.

For Vancouver-based employees, we provide a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our talented in-house culinary team!

What you can expect:

At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

We understand flexible work arrangements are important, and we encourage that in our work culture. Whether it’s flexibility around work hours, work style, or lifestyle, we want to ensure our employees have a healthy work/life balance. We support and value a hybrid work model that blends collaboration with the team in the office and focus time from the comfort of your home.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com.