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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.
Responsibilities
Own and manage Software Defined Storage solutions such as Ceph and Longhorn, including migration projects.
Ensure enterprise storage platforms (Pure, HPE, NetApp) seamlessly support Kubernetes and OpenStack workloads.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage and Kubernetes issues in a 24x7 production setting.
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement infrastructure as code using Ansible and Terraform.
Develop automation scripts and maintain CI/CD pipelines for storage-related updates and testing.
Maintain enterprise DNS systems integrated with Kubernetes.
Support storage protocols including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NVMe-oF, and IP-based protocols.
Configure and support hypervisors such as Suse Harvester or OpenStack.
Provide incident response and participate in on-call rotations for mission-critical environments.
Document storage architecture and operational procedures, ensuring security and compliance standards.
Keep current with emerging storage trends, protocols, and security best practices.
Qualifications
6+ years managing enterprise storage and Kubernetes platforms on Linux.
Hands-on experience with SDS solutions (Ceph, Longhorn), including upgrades or migrations.
Deep knowledge of storage protocols: Fibre Channel, NVMe-oF, iSCSI.
Proficiency with Kubernetes CSI and storage protocol integration.
Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS) in a production environment.
IaC expertise with Ansible and Terraform.
Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash; Golang is a plus.
Enterprise DNS knowledge, especially with Kubernetes integration.
Experience with hypervisor platforms like Suse Harvester or OpenStack.
24x7 operational experience with incident management and on-call rotations.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
Key Details
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $80- $90 hourly
Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit:
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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
About LaSalle Network
At LaSalle Network, we don't just fill roles - we build careers and transform businesses. As one of the nation's leading staffing and solutions firms, we connect exceptional talent with organizations that value innovation, collaboration, and growth. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or find the perfect addition to your team, we make meaningful matches that last. Join us and experience a company consistently recognized as a top workplace - because when our people thrive, everyone wins.
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided.
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All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.
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