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WEKA

Designated Service Engineer - Ceph Expert

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Ceph Architecture & Operations * Architect, deploy, and operate large-scale production Ceph clusters supporting S3 with an emphasis on availability, performance, and operational simplicity. * Own ...

WEKA

Designated Service Engineer - Ceph Expert

Ceph Architecture & Operations * Architect, deploy, and operate large-scale production Ceph clusters supporting S3 with an emphasis on availability, performance, and operational simplicity. * Own ...

Hetzner Cloud GmbH

$77.64 - $98.77/hr

We use Ceph as the underlying storage system. To help us operate and scale our large Ceph setups, we're looking for an (Junior) Infrastructure Engineer (m/f/x) who is enthusiastic about Ceph and ...

Webhosting

$80 - $100/hr

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 ...

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Hydra Host

Senior Storage Engineer

... Ceph Object Gateway) layers. • Design for high-throughput, low-latency access, supporting large datasets, rapid checkpointing, and parallel access for distributed AI training workloads. • ...

Government Employees Insurance Company

WI · On-site

$130 - $260/hr

Strong experience with Ceph (RGW, RADOS) is required * Experience with object storage and S3‑compatible architectures * Solid understanding of data durability, replication, and consistency models ...

Vultr

Storage Operations Engineer

$80K - $100K/yr

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 ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for ceph in the United States is $41.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.82 and $42.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Ceph?

A Ceph job typically involves managing, deploying, and maintaining Ceph, an open-source distributed storage system. Responsibilities may include configuring storage clusters, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring data redundancy and scalability. Professionals in this role often work with Linux, networking, and automation tools to optimize storage solutions for enterprises and cloud environments.

What does a Ceph do?

As a Ceph Storage Administrator, your typical day involves monitoring the health and performance of the Ceph cluster, responding to alerts, and proactively addressing issues to maintain data integrity and uptime. You will also be responsible for upgrading and patching the cluster, managing user access, and performing capacity planning. Collaboration with application and infrastructure teams is key to understanding storage needs and ensuring seamless data workflows. Additionally, you may create and maintain technical documentation and participate in on-call rotations as part of a broader IT operations team. These tasks help ensure the stability and scalability of mission-critical storage systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for a Ceph?

To thrive as a Ceph (Ceph Storage Administrator or Engineer), you need a solid background in Linux systems administration, distributed storage concepts, and networking fundamentals, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with Ceph deployment tools, monitoring platforms, and scripting languages like Python or Bash, as well as relevant certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly with colleagues are important soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure high availability and reliability of storage systems, effective troubleshooting, and smooth collaboration within IT teams.

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Infographic showing various Ceph job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,330 per year, or $42 per hour.

Ceph Cluster Development Engineer (C++ Focus)

Fortinet

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Fortinet is a leading cybersecurity company that secures organizations worldwide with its innovative solutions. The Ceph Cluster Development Engineer will design, extend, and maintain enterprise-scale Ceph distributed storage clusters, focusing on performance optimization and operational excellence across multi-site architectures.
Responsibilities:
• Design, build, and operate large-scale Ceph clusters including RADOS, RGW, RBD
• Contribute to or extend Ceph core components written in C++ (e.g., OSD, RGW, librados, BlueStore, MGR modules).
• Profile and optimize performance across network, disk I/O, and replication layers (PG placement, CRUSH rules, BlueStore tuning).
• Develop automation and tooling for cluster lifecycle management (deployment, upgrades, scaling, failover, and recovery).
• Integrate Ceph with Kubernetes (via Rook-Ceph, CSI drivers) and CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
• Implement and validate multi-site replication and disaster recovery architectures for high availability.
• Develop and maintain secure storage solutions using dm-crypt, KMS integration, and CephX authentication.
• Build observability pipelines using Prometheus, Grafana, and custom exporters for metrics and health analytics.
• Write and maintain SOPs, automation scripts, and system documentation to support production-grade operations.
• Collaborate with upstream Ceph community or maintain in-house forks for feature development and bug fixes.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Strong proficiency in C++ (C++11 or later), with experience in large-scale distributed systems or kernel-adjacent development.
• Deep understanding of Ceph architecture and its core components: MON, OSD, MGR, RGW, MDS, and CRUSH maps.
• Proficient in Linux systems programming, debugging (gdb, perf, valgrind), and performance profiling.
• Experience with Python or Go for tooling and automation.
• Strong foundation in data replication, erasure coding, and consistency models in distributed storage.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Rook-Ceph, Helm, Ansible, and related DevOps tools.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, HTTP/S3 APIs, block storage (RBD/iSCSI), and object storage semantics.
• Ability to conduct root-cause analysis and lead performance investigations under production environments.
Preferred:
• Contributions to the Ceph open-source project or prior experience modifying Ceph source code.
• Experience with multi-site replication, object versioning, compliance retention, or legal hold features.
• Background in distributed storage systems, file systems, or cloud storage platforms.
• Familiarity with containerized environments, network virtualization, and cloud-native observability stacks.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills in English.
Company:
Fortinet is a provider of network security appliances that include firewalls, security gateways, and complementary products. It is a sub-organization of Fortinet Federal. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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