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The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nWe 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.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Your duties should reflect the most significant aspects of your job. Do not state anything that requires less than 5% of your time.)\n Architect & Maintain: Design, build, and manage Proxmox Virtual Environments (Proxmox VE) and Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) deployments globally.\n Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Storage (SAN) and Networking teams to plan, test, and execute infrastructure changes seamlessly.\nCapacity Planning & Optimization: Proactively monitor Proxmox hardware capacity. Analyze usage trends and recommend strategic improvements to balance cost-efficiency with business needs.\nSecurity & 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.\nHardware Management: Oversee the lifecycle of server hardware, including monitoring health and coordinating replacements.\n Deployment & Configuration: Provision and configure Virtual Machines (VMs) across various operating systems.\nProject Management: Effectively prioritize and manage multiple assigned IT projects through to completion.\nMentorship: Guide, train, and elevate junior administrators, fostering a collaborative learning environment.\nEffective Communication: Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of technical expertise \nCORE REQUIREMENTS:\n3+ years of demonstrable experience managing Proxmox DataCenter environments (Proxmox VE and PBS) in an enterprise setting or equivalent hypervisor environment (KVM, VMware, etc)\nProven experience integrating and maintaining hypervisors within an iSCSI SAN environment.\nSolid Linux/Debian background.\nSolid understanding of network redundancy, high availability, and load balancing principles.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nOPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:\nExperience with Ceph distributed storage architecture (especially within Proxmox VE).\nProficiency in Bash/Python scripting and Proxmox CLI/API tools for task automation and cluster management.\nExperience deploying and managing Kubernetes (K8s) clusters.\nHands-on experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Podman.\nExpertise in Dell Server hardware management.\nAdministrative experience with Windows Server operating systems.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThis position requires the normal demands of any job, such as sitting, standing, reaching with arms and hands, walking, talking and hearing. You should be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs (for occasional hardware handling). \nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe work environment is generally a moderate noise level; however, ear protection is provided and required when working in server rooms. Given the nature of IT infrastructure, this role requires occasional after-hours or weekend work, particularly during scheduled maintenance windows, peak periods, or emergencies.\nWhat’s In It For You?\nComprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and thriving.\nFinancial Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.\nWork-Life Balance: Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays.\nGrowth & Support: We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP).\nTeam Culture: Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities.\nExclusive Style Perks: Look your best for less with generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all our company stores and e-commerce sites.\nLegal Disclaimer:\nPerry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. 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