Promox Engineer

We are looking for a highly experienced Proxmox VE Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and hybrid (on-prem + cloud) infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Linux, virtualization, networking, security, and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

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• Design, deploy, and manage Proxmox VE clusters in production environments
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• Configure and maintain KVM-based virtual machines and LXC containers
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• Implement and manage High Availability (HA) and live migration
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• Manage storage integrations (Ceph, NFS, iSCSI, ZFS )
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• Configure and manage VPNs (IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard) for secure access
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• Implement network security controls , firewall rules, and access policies
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• Design and manage virtual networking (VLANs, bridges, bonding)
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• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration
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• Work with Docker for containerization and application deployment
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• Integrate and manage workloads across Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
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• Support hybrid cloud architecture (on-prem Proxmox + cloud environments)
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• Ensure secure access via IAM, RBAC, and SSH hardening
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• Perform backup, restore, and disaster recovery planning
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• Monitor system performance and optimize infrastructure
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• Automate tasks using Bash, Python, or Ansible
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• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, network, cloud, and security issues
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• Collaborate with DevOps and application teams
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• Maintain documentation and SOPs
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Required Skills

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• Strong hands-on experience with Proxmox VE
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• Deep expertise in Linux system administration
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• Strong knowledge of networking concepts :
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• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
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• VLANs, routing, switching
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• Firewalls and load balancing
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• Hands-on experience with VPN technologies (IPSec / OpenVPN / WireGuard)
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• Experience with Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, troubleshooting)
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• Strong experience with Docker and container ecosystems
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• Experience with cloud platforms :
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• Amazon Web Services (EC2, VPC, S3, IAM)
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• Microsoft Azure (VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD)
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• Expertise in storage systems (Ceph, ZFS preferred)
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• Experience with security best practices and access control (IAM/RBAC)
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• Scripting/automation (Bash, Python, Ansible )
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• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc. )
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Preferred / Good to Have

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• Experience in hybrid cloud architecture
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• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools
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• Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
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• Experience in security compliance and audits
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• Relevant certifications (AWS / Azure / Kubernetes / Linux)
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Soft Skills

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• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
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• Ability to lead and mentor team members
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• Good communication and stakeholder management
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Work Location: Chennai (Work from home)

Notice Period: below 30 days