Systems Engineer with Proxmox experience

About the Company

Our client is a leading technology infrastructure provider operating across multiple data centers in North America. They're currently executing a major infrastructure modernization initiative, transitioning their virtualization platform to Proxmox. This is a large-scale migration spanning 60+ production clusters across several facilities. The project requires migrating enterprise workloads while maintaining zero downtime for business-critical systems. You'll be part of the team building new infrastructure, planning migration strategies, and ensuring operational excellence throughout the transition.

Who We're Looking For

We need an experienced virtualization engineer with strong Proxmox VE and Linux administration skills. You should have hands-on experience with distributed storage systems and be comfortable automating infrastructure tasks. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in high-stakes production environments. You would have ownership over the sites that you migrate, and collaborate closely with the project lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Proxmox VE clusters across multiple data center locations
• Plan and execute virtual machine migrations with minimal service interruption
• Configure and optimize Ceph storage and network infrastructure
• Build automation workflows using Terraform, Ansible, and API integrations
• Leverage AI tools to optimize your workflow
• Performance monitoring
• Collaborate with the infrastructure team on testing, validation, and documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during migration phases

Requirements

Must Have:

• 3+ years of production experience with Proxmox VE
• 5+ years of practical virtualization administration experience
• Strong Linux system administration skills (Debian/RHEL family)
• Hands-on experience with Ceph or ZFS storage systems
• Proficiency with Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with virtualization concepts and VM migration strategies
• Experience with high-availability clustering and failover configurations
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong English communication skills for team collaboration

Nice to Have:

• VMware vSphere/ESXi experience
• Previous involvement in large-scale infrastructure migration projects
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash)
• Experience with network configuration in virtualized environments
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools

What We Offer

• Work on a high-impact infrastructure project with cutting-edge technology
• Fully remote position (overlapping with US Eastern Time business hours)
• Collaborative team environment with experienced engineers
• Long-term engagement opportunity
• PTO and official holidays

About DistantJob: We specialize in connecting top-tier remote tech talent with innovative companies worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to work with a leading infrastructure provider, whom we have already placed dozens of professionals with.