> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3077894-sr-devops-engineer-storage-platforms](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3077894-sr-devops-engineer-storage-platforms). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Sr DevOps Engineer (Storage Platforms)

- **Company:** ClearBridge Technology Group
- **Location:** San Ramon, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, NetApp Applications, OpenStack, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Ceph (Software), Scripting, SUSE Linux, Grafana, Backend, Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Storage Technologies, Low Latency, Cinder (Software), Data Management, Terraform, Nvme
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9194061/sr-devops-engineer-storage-platforms

## About the Role

* 6+ years of enterprise storage and Kubernetes platform management on Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL).
 * Strong hands-on experience with SDS (Ceph, Longhorn) and legacy storage migrations.
 * Expertise in block, file, and object storage protocols (FC, NVMe-oF, iSCSI).
 * Heavy proficiency in IaC tools (Ansible, Terraform) and scripting (Python, Bash).
 * Experience with KVM hypervisors (Suse Harvester, OpenStack).
 * Proven track record in 24×7 mission-critical production environments.

Desired Skills:

 * OpenStack Cinder multi-backend administration.
 * Active certifications: CKA, CKS, or Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Storage Administration (EX125).

## Description

Our client, a large professional services firm located in San Ramon, CA, is looking to hire a deeply technical Sr. DevOps Engineer - Storage Platforms for a 3-month assignment. The consultant will focus on building, automating, and operating our large-scale Software Defined Storage (SDS) and Kubernetes platforms. This role requires an expert-level understanding of SDS, Kubernetes, and Linux, with a heavy emphasis on Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps to ensure high-throughput and mission-critical resilience., * Operate and scale Software Defined Storage architectures (Ceph, Longhorn) alongside enterprise platforms (Pure, HPE, NetApp).

 * Integrate self-service storage workflows for Kubernetes CSI and OpenStack consumers.
 * Maintain and build IaC for storage platforms using Ansible, Terraform, Helm, and Git with Python/Bash scripting.
 * Implement CI/CD pipelines for storage patching/upgrades and enhance Prometheus/Grafana monitoring for capacity, latency, and IOPS.
 * Perform deep troubleshooting across storage, K8s, and Linux layers, participating in incident response and root-cause analysis.
 * Manage and optimize enterprise backup solutions (preferably Rubrik).


## Related Videos

- [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started)
- [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)
- [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what)
- [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

- [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)
- [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)
- [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)