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Bolt Graphics

DevOps Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$110K - $170K/yr

You'll work across AWS, Azure, and Proxmox, partnering with developers, security, and product to keep code moving from commit to production quickly and safely. Your first big project is leading our ...

Hut 8

NOC Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

... Proxmox edge, and Starlink backup readiness). Monitor DHCP scopes and flag ISP circuit degradation. • Maintain NetBox IPAM accuracy and the ISP account register. Execute Starlink account operations ...

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Two Six Technologies

Systems Engineer

Laurel, MD · On-site

... Proxmox and OpenStack. You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of network scenarios, from testing hardware and software solutions to documenting SOPs and automating deployments with ...

Gravity Media

Systems Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Support and operate virtualization platforms (e.g., Proxmox, VMware, KVM) * Manage and extend NetBox as a source of truth for infrastructure * Contribute to observability through logging, monitoring ...

AsCode

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Associate DevSecOps Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

Manage and maintain our hybrid infrastructure, balancing cloud workloads in AWS with on-premises virtualized environments via Proxmox VE. * CI/CD & Automation: Build, optimize, and maintain automated ...

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Associate DevSecOps Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

Manage and maintain our hybrid infrastructure, balancing cloud workloads in AWS with on-premises virtualized environments via Proxmox VE. * CI/CD & Automation: Build, optimize, and maintain automated ...

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Lite Cloud Inc

Infrastructure Engineer

Baltimore, MD · Hybrid

$90K - $110K/yr

Proxmox experience a plus * Backup & DR -- Veeam Backup & Replication; understanding of backup architecture, job management, and recovery workflows * Microsoft 365 / Entra ID -- Tenant administration ...

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How much do proxmox jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for proxmox in the United States is $148,162.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $130,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Proxmox position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Proxmox System Administrator, you need a solid understanding of virtualization, Linux server management, and network configuration, often supported by a degree in IT or certifications like LPIC or CompTIA Linux+. Familiarity with Proxmox VE (Virtual Environment), KVM/QEMU, containerization (LXC), storage management, and backup solutions is crucial for daily tasks. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset help you excel in supporting teams and troubleshooting issues. These competencies ensure reliable infrastructure performance, minimize downtime, and enable efficient operations in demanding IT environments.

What is a Proxmox job?

A Proxmox job typically involves managing and maintaining virtualized environments using Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE), an open-source platform for virtualization and container management. Responsibilities may include configuring virtual machines (VMs), setting up high-availability clusters, managing backups, and troubleshooting performance issues. Proxmox administrators often work with KVM, LXC, networking, and storage solutions like Ceph or ZFS. The role may also involve scripting and automation to streamline deployment and maintenance tasks. Knowledge of Linux and system administration is essential for success in this job.

What are the most common challenges faced by Proxmox System Administrators in daily operations?

Proxmox System Administrators often face challenges such as managing high-availability clusters, ensuring the security of virtual environments, and troubleshooting complex networking or hardware integration issues. Staying up-to-date with new Proxmox releases and best practices is essential, as ongoing updates can impact stability or introduce new features. Administrators must also be adept at handling user support requests and maintaining backup and disaster recovery procedures. Successfully navigating these challenges is key to delivering reliable service and supporting seamless business operations.

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Senior Proxmox Cluster Administrator

Senior Proxmox Cluster Administrator

Peraton

College Park, MD • On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Responsibilities
Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Senior Proxmox Cluster Administrator to own day-to-day operations and lifecycle management of a mission-critical Proxmox virtualized environment supporting a complex Multi-OS research infrastructure. You will work closely with Peraton team members, sub-contractors, as well as directly with our Maryland-based customer, in a fast-paced environment.
This role is hands-on and operationally focused, with responsibility for platform reliability, security posture, and automation maturity. Exceptional candidates for this role may also have additional experience in Linux Administration/Engineering and/or Automation/DevSecOps Engineering.
This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.
Key responsibilities may include:
  • Administer and sustain Proxmox VE clusters (quorum/corosync, HA policies, node health, upgrades, scaling, capacity forecasting)
  • Standardize VM/LXC provisioning
  • Lead incident response and complex troubleshooting across compute/network/storage
  • Manage Proxmox host networking (Linux bridges, bonding, VLAN trunking, segmented management planes)
  • Own backup/restore and DR readiness for virtualization workloads, including periodic restore validation
  • Maintain platform documentation (runbooks, SOPs, diagrams, change records) and support audit-ready artifacts as required by the program
  • Partner with Peraton internal, sub-contractors, and government support teams to onboard workloads safely and support continuous improvements
  • Additional ability to provide support in one or more of the following:
    • Maintain secure and standardized Linux services and baselines supporting the enclave (hardening, platform services, lifecycle/patch coordination, reliability improvements)
    • Develop automation to reduce toil and drift (Ansible/Git-based workflows, provisioning/patch/validation pipelines, compliance evidence automation)

*This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process*
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Qualifications
Required qualifications
  • Minimum of 12+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 10+ years and a Masters, or 8+ years and a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, 4 additional years of experience is required for a total of 16 years.
  • Senior, hands-on experience administering Linux infrastructure in production (RHEL/Ubuntu or similar)
  • Production experience operating a virtualization platform at scale (Proxmox VE preferred)
  • Automation proficiency using Ansible and scripting in Bash and/or Python
  • Strong foundational knowledge in:
    • Cluster/HA concepts (quorum, failover, maintenance/rollback)
    • Virtualization performance troubleshooting (CPU/Memory/IO contention, capacity planning)
    • Networking (VLANs, bonding, segmentation)
    • Storage and data protection (ZFS and/or distributed storage, backup/restore operations)
  • At least one active technical certification in: systems engineering, information security, networking, system administration, virtualization, IT systems management, or project management. (e.g., Security+, CISSP/CISM, CASP+, CCNA/CCNP, RHCSA/RHCE, VMware VCP, ITIL, PMP, etc.)
  • US Citizenship with Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required

Preferred qualifications
  • Deep Proxmox experience related to HA tuning, corosync troubleshooting, multi-cluster scaling, and lifecycle upgrades
  • Advanced virtualization capabilities
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps/IaC best practices
  • Experience with security/compliance operations in controlled environments (STIG/RMF/NIST-aligned practices) and vulnerability remediation workflows
  • Experience with observability tooling (Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Splunk) and SLO-driven operations

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Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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