Senior DevOps Engineer/Ceph and SeaweedFS expert (worldwide remote)

About CloudLinux

CloudLinux is on a mission to make Linux secure, stable, and profitable. We have spent more than 500 combined years working on Linux, and are changing how hosting companies and data centers use this technology we love by bringing it to millions of their customers. With more than 500,000 product installations and 4,000 customers, including Liquid Web, 1&1, and Dell, CloudLinux combines in-depth technical knowledge of hosting, kernel development, and open source with unique client care expertise.

Position

We are seeking a talented and experienced Ceph Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth expertise in Ceph and SeaweedFS storage solutions, with a strong background in Linux System Administration,  KVM Virtualization in general, and OpenNebula in particular. 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.

CloudLinux is a global remote-first company. We are driven by our principles: Do the right thing, employees first, we are remote first, and  we deliver high volume, low-cost Linux infrastructure and security products that help companies to increase the efficiency of their operations. Every person on our team supports each other and does what we can to ensure we all are successful. 

We are truly a great place to work. 

Responsibilities: Ceph/ SeaweedFS Implementation and Maintenance:

• Design, deploy, and maintain storage clusters to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Monitor and troubleshoot Ceph/ SeaweedFS related issues, providing timely resolution to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with teams to integrate cluster solutions
• Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between different cluster components
• Upgrading hardware 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

Your qualification

• Proven experience as a Ceph/ SeaweedFS Expert with a track record of successful cluster implementations
• In-depth knowledge of Linux and Linux based virtualization solutions (kvm, containers)
• 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 
• Experience with Jenkins. Gitlab, Gerrit, Terraform, monitoring solutions like Prometheus - significant plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

What we offer

• A focus on professional development
• Interesting and challenging projects
• Flexible working hours
• Paid one month vacation per year and unlimited sick leave
• Medical insurance reimbursement
• Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement
• The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent