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Perry Ellis International•Portland, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to manage the lifecycle of our global virtualized server infrastructure. In this role, you will be the primary architect and manager of our Proxmox environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. You will partner with MIS teams to streamline their environment deployments and create robust disaster recovery plans. You’ll also keep your finger on the pulse of virtualization industry trends, evaluating emerging technologies for their potential impact on our ecosystem. If you’re passionate about open-source virtualization and driving scalable solutions, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

3+ years of demonstrable experience managing Proxmox DataCenter environments (Proxmox VE and PBS) in an enterprise setting or equivalent hypervisor environment (KVM, VMware, etc)
Proven experience integrating and maintaining hypervisors within an iSCSI SAN environment.
Solid Linux/Debian background.
Solid understanding of network redundancy, high availability, and load balancing principles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ceph distributed storage architecture (especially within Proxmox VE).
Proficiency in Bash/Python scripting and Proxmox CLI/API tools for task automation and cluster management.
Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes (K8s) clusters.
Hands-on experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Podman.
Expertise in Dell Server hardware management.
Administrative experience with Windows Server operating systems.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and manage Proxmox Virtual Environments (Proxmox VE) and Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) deployments globally.
Coordinate closely with Storage (SAN) and Networking teams to plan, test, and execute infrastructure changes seamlessly.
Proactively monitor Proxmox hardware capacity. Analyze usage trends and recommend strategic improvements to balance cost-efficiency with business needs.
Ensure all systems adhere to company policies regarding documentation and security, industry best practices, and vendor security patch requirements. Develop and test robust disaster recovery plans.
Oversee the lifecycle of server hardware, including monitoring health and coordinating replacements.
Provision and configure Virtual Machines (VMs) across various operating systems.
Effectively prioritize and manage multiple assigned IT projects through to completion.
Guide, train, and elevate junior administrators, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of technical expertise.