100% remote / Nearshore - Proxmox Lead Architect (m/f/d)
nemensis AG
Ansprechpartner: Emese Éva Hackl
Hamburg, Deutschland
ITProxmoxHigh-Level-ArchitekturAnsibleSolution ArchitectureVmware VsphereTechnologie-ArchitekturTerraform
Beschreibung
We are looking for a Proxmox Lead Architect (m/f/d).
Timeline: 1.11.2026 - 30.6.2027 (Possible prolongation), Full-Time
Language: English (Mandatory) + German (Advantage)
Location: 100% Remote
Key Tasks
1. Solution Design & Architecture Ownership
• Own the Solution Design for Proxmox VE based platforms delivered through Baseline HCI and Advanced HCI Engineering services
• Develop and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents that define the target architecture, design decisions, assumptions, and constraints
• Ensure HLD and LLD artefacts provide clear, actionable guidance for implementation teams and engineering execution
2. Architecture Definition & Design Governance
• Design architecture covering compute, storage, networking, security, and lifecycle management
• Define non-functional requirements including availability, performance, scalability, security, and operational supportability
• Act as design authority, reviewing and validating implementation alignment against approved HLD and LLD documentation
3.Platform Integration & Network Awareness
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise networking standards and connectivity models
• Incorporate SD-WAN integration considerations where Proxmox platforms interface with distributed or edge environments
• Validate architectural dependencies and assumptions in coordination with network specialists
4. Lifecycle, Security & Operational Design Alignment
• Design platforms to support efficient Day-2 operations, including upgrades, patching, scaling, and lifecycle management
• Embed security and compliance requirements into solution designs
• Ensure operational handover requirements are addressed through design artifacts
Pre-Sales & Portfolio Contribution
• Support pre-sales technical discussions through solution validation and design input
• Contribute to reference architecture, design templates, and solution standards
• Support further development of the Sovereign Infrastructure and HCI service portfolio
Skills and Requirements
• Proxmox VE & HCI Architecture | Experience: 6-8 years
• Proxmox Clustering, High Availability & Lifecycle Design | Experience: 5-7 years
• Software Defined Storage (Ceph) Architecture | Experience: 4-6 years
• Linux Platform & Infrastructure Architecture | Experience: 5-7 years
• Security, Compliance & Operational Architecture | Experience: 4-6 years
• Enterprise Networking & SD-WAN Awareness | Experience: 3-5 years
• Infrastructure Automation & Standardization | Experience: 2-4 years
• Analytical Thinking & Structured Problem Solving
• Collaboration & Influence Through Expertise
Preference Certifications
• Official Proxmox VE Deployment & Management Training Certificate
• Official Proxmox VE Clustering & Shared Storage Training Certificate
• RHCSA / RHCE (or equivalent Linux certification)
• LFCS / LPIC-2 / LPIC-3 (desirable)
• CCNA / CCNP Enterprise (or equivalent networking certification)
• Ansible Automation or Terraform Associate certification (desirable)
Mandatory Project Experience
VMware vSphere/VCF Transformation | Experience: 5-8 years
• Proven experience leading VMware vSphere/VCF to Proxmox VE transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Design and governance of target-state Proxmox VE architectures for enterprise-scale environments.
• Hands-on experience planning and executing VMware ESXi/vCenter workload migrations to Proxmox VE.
• Strong understanding of VMware and Proxmox platform architecture, lifecycle management, HA, storage, networking, and operational models.
• Experience producing discovery assessments, migration strategies, transformation roadmaps, HLDs, and LLDs for brownfield migration programs.