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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DevOps Engineer - Storage Platforms - **Company:** Five9, Inc. - **Location:** San Ramon, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,700.0 - $252,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Hypervisor, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, NetApp Applications, OpenStack, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Backup and Restore, Ceph (Software), Private Cloud Environment, Scripting, SUSE Linux, Grafana, Backend, Git, Pure Storage, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Low Latency, Cinder (Software), Data Management, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Terraform, Cisco, Legacy Systems, Nvme, Golang - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=da94bb7701a714c5 ## About the Role * 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. Preferred Qualifications * 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., * Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to translate complex, cross-domain requirements into scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure and automation solutions. * Collaboration & Teamwork: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record of effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including developers, operations, security, and product stakeholders. * Mentorship & Leadership: Passionate about knowledge-sharing and mentorship, with experience guiding junior engineers and fostering a team culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence in cloud engineering and DevOps practices. Five9 embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we are. Five9 is an equal opportunity employer. ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced 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 role focuses on Storage Engineering with Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps practices while ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance. This is a deeply technical role requiring expert-level understanding of Software Defined Storage, Kubernetes and extensive working knowledge on Linux Operating systems. You will also collaborate with platform and SRE teams to maintain secure, performant, and multi-tenant-isolated services that serve high-throughput, mission-critical applications., * 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 Rubik). * 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. ## Related Videos - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [5 Years in Cloud Native: The Good, the Bad, and the Bill](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100111-5-years-in-cloud-native-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bill) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)