Global Proxmox Systems Administrator & DR Architect

Perry Ellis International; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with match

Paid PTO and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

MAP – Employee assistance program

Clothing Discounts

Job summary

Perry Ellis International in Miami seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to manage our global Proxmox-based virtualization stack, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

You will architect and operate Proxmox VE and PBS, collaborate with Storage and Networking teams, implement disaster recovery plans, and mentor junior admins while staying current with virtualization trends.

Qualifications

• 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 understanding of network redundancy, high availability, and load balancing principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect & Maintain: Design, build, and manage Proxmox Virtual Environments (Proxmox VE) and Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) deployments globally.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Storage (SAN) and Networking teams to plan, test, and execute infrastructure changes seamlessly.
• Capacity Planning & Optimization: Proactively monitor Proxmox hardware capacity. Analyze usage trends and recommend strategic improvements to balance cost-efficiency with business needs.
• Security & Compliance: 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.
• Hardware Management: Oversee the lifecycle of server hardware, including monitoring health and coordinating replacements.
• Deployment & Configuration: Provision and configure Virtual Machines (VMs) across various operating systems.
• Project Management: Effectively prioritize and manage multiple assigned IT projects through to completion.
• Mentorship: Guide, train, and elevate junior administrators, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Effective Communication: Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of technical expertise

Job description

Perry Ellis International in Miami seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to manage our global Proxmox-based virtualization stack, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

You will architect and operate Proxmox VE and PBS, collaborate with Storage and Networking teams, implement disaster recovery plans, and mentor junior admins while staying current with virtualization trends.