Systems Engineer with Proxmox experience at DistantJob

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Systems Engineer with Proxmox experience at DistantJob. . Location: Remote. . 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..