Sr. DevOps Engineer (Storage Platform) _w2 Only _Remote

Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. DevOps Engineer specializing in Storage Platforms. The role involves managing enterprise storage and Kubernetes platforms, ensuring efficient storage solutions and migrations, and leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code for provisioning.

Responsibilities:

• 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 farbics)
• Expert knowledge of Kubernetes and Linux systems (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS)
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) (Ansible, Terraform) for provisioning storage and backup schedules
• Expertise in backup technologies (preferably Rubik)
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash (Golang (GO) 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

Requirements:

• 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 farbics)
• Expert knowledge of Kubernetes and Linux systems (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS)
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) (Ansible, Terraform) for provisioning storage and backup schedules
• Expertise in backup technologies (preferably Rubik)
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash (Golang (GO) 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
• OpenStack Cinder multi-backend administration
• Backup platforms (Rubrik)
• 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 a related field preferred; equivalent experience and relevant industry certifications will also be considered