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Storage Operations Engineer

Vultr
United StatesUnited States
Full-time
$80,000 - $100,000
Mid-Level

Job Description

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Key Responsibilities

  • Continually enhance the Ceph-based Cloud Storage System in terms of stability, scalability, functionality, performance and cost

  • Actively participate in the design and architecture decisions for Ceph-based Cloud Storage

  • Develop automation framework and improvements for our Ceph-based Cloud Storage infrastructure

  • Optimize existing metrics collection and alerting systems

  • Contribute to our internal documentation and knowledge base

  • Monitor Cloud Storage infrastructure to ensure high availability and reliability of our services

  • Partner with Network and Operations teams for capacity expansion and maintenance windows

  • Evaluate new technologies, advance storage features and new operational methodology to drive efficiency and effectiveness

  • Research and Develop cutting edge features for Ceph-based Cloud Storage

  • Participate in meetings as required

  • Job shadowing of new hires or other team members as required

  • Effectively communicate cross-functionally

  • Work independently as well as collaborate with team members and project stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Problem solving skills using foundational data structures and distributed systems concepts

  • Fluent in Linux (CentOS/RHEL/Debian/Ubuntu)

  • 3+ years and extensive experience configuring, deploying, and managing distributed systems

  • Hands on experience with cloud hosting, object storage, and block storage concepts

  • Experience with performance tuning in virtualized environments

  • Knowledge of server hardware including IPMI and storage drives (SATA, NVMe)

  • Strong automating and scripting experience (Python/Bash/PHP/etc)

  • Hands on experience with automation tools (Puppet/Ansible/Chef/Salt/etc)

  • Proficiency with the following:

    • Experience with Ceph or other software defined storage a plus

    • Experience with logging, metrics, and time series: Prometheus, collectd, ELK, Grafana, Graylog, Graphite, etc. a plus

  • Effective Communication skills

  • Excellent time management skills

  • The ability to manage work independently

  • Strong collaboration skills

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Vultr is a cloud computing platform that provides a range of infrastructure services, including virtual machines, storage, and networking. With a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and security, Vultr empowers businesses and individuals to build, deploy, and manage their applications and services with ease. The company's cloud platform is designed to support a wide range of use cases, from simple web applications to complex enterprise environments. By leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology, Vultr delivers high-performance, low-latency, and cost-effective solutions that enable its customers to achieve their goals. With a user-friendly interface and a robust set of features, Vultr makes it easy for users to provision, manage, and optimize their cloud resources. Whether you're a developer, a startup, or an established enterprise, Vultr provides the flexibility, control, and support you need to succeed in today's fast-paced digital landscape. With its cutting-edge technology, exceptional customer support, and commitment to innovation, Vultr is an ideal choice for anyone looking to harness the power of the cloud.

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