Storage Engineer

Job Title: Storage Engineer

Location: Remote, EST Hours

Job Type: 6-Month Contract (Extendable), Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Responsibilities:

As a Storage Engineer on a 6-month contract (with the possibility of extension), you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in NFS, Ceph, Samba, VAST, Weka, and Gradient shared file systems.

Main Responsibilities:

• Storage Infrastructure Management:

• Administer and optimize storage solutions, including NFS, Ceph, Samba, VAST, Weka, and Gradient shared file systems.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of storage infrastructure.

• System Configuration:

• Configure and maintain storage systems to meet organizational requirements.
• Implement best practices for data storage, backup, and recovery.

• Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand storage needs and provide effective solutions.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and other stakeholders.

• Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor storage performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance optimization strategies.
• Conduct regular system health checks and preventive maintenance.

• Troubleshooting:

• Diagnose and resolve storage-related issues promptly.
• Implement corrective actions and provide root cause analysis for incidents.

• Documentation:

• Maintain accurate documentation of storage configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures for storage systems.

• Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce security measures for storage systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection and privacy regulations.

• Emerging Technologies:

• Stay informed about advancements in storage technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend new solutions to enhance storage capabilities.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Storage Engineer, specializing in NFS, Ceph, Samba, VAST, Weka, and Gradient shared file systems.
• Strong understanding of storage management best practices.
• Proficient in troubleshooting storage-related issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote and time-sensitive environment.
• Experience with Gradient shared file systems is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in storage technologies (e.g., Ceph, NFS) are desirable.

If you are an experienced Storage Engineer with a strong background in NFS, Ceph, Samba, VAST, Weka, and Gradient shared file systems, and you are looking for a challenging 6-month contract role with the potential for extension, we invite you to apply. Join us in contributing to the success of our storage infrastructure.