Senior DevOps Engineer – Storage Platforms

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential cloud communications provider seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer – Storage Platforms to build, automate, and operate large-scale Software Defined Storage (SDS) and Kubernetes platforms in a private cloud environment. This is a deeply technical role requiring expert-level understanding of storage systems, Kubernetes, and extensive working knowledge of Linux operating systems.

You will collaborate with platform and SRE teams to maintain secure, performant, and multi-tenant-isolated services that serve high-throughput, mission-critical applications. This position focuses on Storage Engineering with Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps practices while ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance.

Location: USA – Fully onsite (5 days per week in office required)

Responsibilities

• Deploy, automate, and operate large-scale Software Defined Storage architectures across private and public cloud regions within ITIL methodology
• Deploy and support enterprise storage platforms (Pure Storage, HPE, NetApp) and SDS solutions (Ceph, Longhorn)
• Integrate self-service storage workflows for Kubernetes CSI and OpenStack consumers (VM and Baremetal)
• Implement and manage backup solutions (preferably Rubrik)
• Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code for storage platforms using Ansible, Terraform, Helm, and Git, with Python/Bash automation
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure updates, patching, upgrades, testing, and rollback
• Implement and improve monitoring, alerting, and observability for storage systems (capacity, latency, IOPS, recovery health) using GitOps and tools such as Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana
• Perform deep troubleshooting across storage, Kubernetes, hypervisors, networking, and Linux systems
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and runbooks
• Participate in on-call rotations, incident response, and root cause analysis
• Collaborate globally on change management, documentation, and operational best practices

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience managing enterprise storage and Kubernetes platforms on Linux
• Strong hands-on experience with SDS solutions (Ceph, Longhorn) and storage migrations from legacy systems
• Expertise with block, file, and object storage, including Fibre Channel (Cisco MDS) and IP-based protocols (NVMe-oF or iSCSI fabrics)
• Expert knowledge of Kubernetes and Linux systems (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS)
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (Ansible, Terraform) for provisioning storage and backup schedules
• Expertise in backup technologies (preferably Rubrik)
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash (Golang a plus)
• Experience operating 24x7 mission-critical production environments
• Hands-on experience with KVM hypervisors (Suse Harvester, OpenStack)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
• Ability to write technical documentation and contribute to community wikis or knowledge bases
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• OpenStack Cinder multi-backend administration
• Understanding of CIS/NIST security and infrastructure lifecycle management
• ITIL Foundation/advanced certifications in support of ITSM standard methodology
• Background in telco, edge cloud, or large enterprise environments
• CNCF Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), or Red Hat Specialist in Ceph Storage Administrator (EX125) certifications
• Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

Skills and Attributes:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving: demonstrated ability to translate complex, cross-domain requirements into scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure and automation solutions
• Collaboration and teamwork: strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record of effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Mentorship and leadership: passionate about knowledge-sharing and mentorship, with experience guiding junior engineers and fostering a team culture of continuous learning and technical excellence

How We Work With You

As a recruiting partner, Get A Job.ai connects exceptional talent with leading organizations. When you apply through our platform, a member of our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and career goals. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. We ask that candidates apply exclusively through Get A Job.ai and not contact the client directly, as we manage the entire interview coordination and offer process on your behalf.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team. Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.