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LaSalle Network is hiring for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Storage Platforms) with a storage-focused, enterprise-leading company known for innovation and impactful cloud infrastructure.
Join a dedicated team managing software-defined storage solutions and enterprise storage platforms within a private cloud environment. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced storage and Kubernetes professionals to ensure high-availability, reliable data access, and scalable storage solutions. The role is contract-based, offering remote work with potential onsite collaboration near Chicago, Illinois. The Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Storage Platforms) will play a critical role in maintaining mission-critical storage infrastructures in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
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  Own and manage Software Defined Storage solutions such as Ceph and Longhorn, including migration projects.

  
  


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  Ensure enterprise storage platforms (Pure, HPE, NetApp) seamlessly support Kubernetes and OpenStack workloads.

  
  


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  Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage and Kubernetes issues in a 24x7 production setting.

  
  


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  Collaborate with engineering teams to implement infrastructure as code using Ansible and Terraform.

  
  


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  Develop automation scripts and maintain CI/CD pipelines for storage-related updates and testing.

  
  


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  Maintain enterprise DNS systems integrated with Kubernetes.

  
  


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  Support storage protocols including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NVMe-oF, and IP-based protocols.

  
  


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  Configure and support hypervisors such as Suse Harvester or OpenStack.

  
  


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  Provide incident response and participate in on-call rotations for mission-critical environments.

  
  


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  Document storage architecture and operational procedures, ensuring security and compliance standards.

  
  


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  Keep current with emerging storage trends, protocols, and security best practices.

  
  

Qualifications

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  6+ years managing enterprise storage and Kubernetes platforms on Linux.

  
  


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  Hands-on experience with SDS solutions (Ceph, Longhorn), including upgrades or migrations.

  
  


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  Deep knowledge of storage protocols: Fibre Channel, NVMe-oF, iSCSI.

  
  


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  Proficiency with Kubernetes CSI and storage protocol integration.

  
  


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  Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS) in a production environment.

  
  


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  IaC expertise with Ansible and Terraform.

  
  


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  Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash; Golang is a plus.

  
  


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  Enterprise DNS knowledge, especially with Kubernetes integration.

  
  


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  Experience with hypervisor platforms like Suse Harvester or OpenStack.

  
  


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  24x7 operational experience with incident management and on-call rotations.

  
  


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  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

  
  

Key Details

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  Employment Type: Contract

  
  


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  Compensation: $80- $90 hourly

  
  


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  Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit:

  
  


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  Location: Chicago, Illinois

  
  


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  Work Model: Remote

  
  

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today - we're actively interviewing and excited to meet you.
Seelye Stoffregen
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