– Proxmox & Microsoft Engineer

Job Title: Proxmox & Microsoft Engineer

Experience: Minimum 2 Years

Location: Kerala, India

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: IT Infrastructure / System Administration

Reporting To: Technical director

1. Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Proxmox & Microsoft Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in virtualization, Windows Server administration, Microsoft technologies, and IT infrastructure support. The candidate will be responsible for implementing, configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Proxmox VE virtualization environments, Microsoft Windows Server platforms, Active Directory, networking, backup, and related infrastructure.

The role involves both remote and on-site support across Kerala, including installation, commissioning, migration, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and customer infrastructure support.

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Proxmox Virtualization Install, configure, and administer Proxmox VE environments.

Create, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Virtual Machines (VMs) and containers.

Configure and manage Proxmox clusters and high-availability environments.

Configure Bridges, VLANs, Linux bonding, and virtual networking.

Manage VM CPU, memory, storage, and network resources.

Configure and manage Proxmox storage, including:

Local storage

LVM/LVM-Thin

ZFS

NFS iSCSI

Ceph, where applicable

Perform VM migration, cloning, snapshots, templates, and resource allocation.

Configure and monitor Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) where required.

Implement VM backup and restoration procedures.

Troubleshoot virtualization, storage, networking, and performance-related issues.

Perform Proxmox upgrades, patching, and maintenance.

Monitor cluster health, node availability, storage capacity, and VM performance.

Assist in migration of workloads from VMware/Hyper-V/physical servers to Proxmox.

B. Microsoft Windows Server Administration

Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server 2019/2022/2025 environments.

Administer Windows Server roles and features.

Manage

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

File and Print Services

IIS, where required

Remote Desktop Services

Create and manage users, groups, OUs, permissions, and security policies.

Configure and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs).

Manage domain controllers and perform basic AD replication troubleshooting.

Handle Windows Server patching, updates, and security hardening.

Troubleshoot Windows Server performance and application-related issues.

Configure file shares, NTFS permissions, and access control.

Perform server health checks and preventive maintenance.

Assist with Windows Server migration and upgrade projects.

C. Microsoft Infrastructure

Install and configure Microsoft server environments based on project requirements.

Support Microsoft SQL Server environments at the infrastructure level, where applicable.

Assist with Microsoft licensing and server deployment activities.

Support Microsoft-based enterprise applications.

Configure and troubleshoot Windows-based client/server communication.

Support Microsoft security and authentication requirements.

Maintain infrastructure documentation and asset information.

D. Backup & Disaster Recovery

Configure and monitor server and VM backup solutions.

Perform backup verification and restoration testing.

Troubleshoot failed backup jobs.

Develop and maintain basic Backup & Disaster Recovery (BDR) procedures.





Support disaster recovery and server restoration activities.

Assist in implementing RPO/RTO requirements.

Maintain backup schedules and retention policies.

E. Networking & Infrastructure Support The candidate should have a good understanding of basic to intermediate networking concepts:

TCP/IP

IPv4/IPv6 fundamentals

VLAN

DHCP

DNS

Routing

NAT

Firewall fundamentals

VPN

LAN/WAN

Network troubleshooting

Responsibilities include

Troubleshooting server connectivity issues.

Configuring server network interfaces.

Working with VLANs and virtual switches/bridges.

Coordinating with network/firewall teams during implementation.

Troubleshooting connectivity between physical and virtual infrastructure.

F. Server & Hardware Support

Install and configure physical servers and virtualization hosts.

Perform basic server hardware troubleshooting.

Work with HPE, Dell, Lenovo, or equivalent enterprise servers.

Understand RAID, HDD/SSD/NVMe, memory, NIC, HBA, and server components.

Configure RAID and storage according to project requirements.

Perform firmware and driver updates where required.

Coordinate with hardware vendors for warranty and technical support.

G. Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Monitor server, VM, storage, and cluster health.

Identify performance bottlenecks related to:

CPU

Memory

Disk I/O

Network

Storage capacity

Analyze system and application logs.

Troubleshoot server outages and service interruptions.

Handle incident tickets and provide timely resolution.

Perform root-cause analysis for recurring infrastructure issues.

Escalate complex issues to OEM/vendor technical teams when required.

H. Security

Implement basic server hardening practices.

Manage Windows security policies.

Apply security patches and updates.

Manage user privileges and access controls.

Follow least-privilege principles.

Support antivirus/EDR deployment and troubleshooting.

Assist in firewall and security policy implementation.

Ensure infrastructure is maintained according to organizational security standards.

I. Project Implementation & Site Support

Participate in server and virtualization implementation projects.

Perform installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning at customer locations.

Prepare implementation checklists and technical documentation.

Coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal project teams.

Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support across Kerala when required.

Conduct system health checks and preventive maintenance.

Prepare installation reports, configuration documents, and handover documents.

1. Required Technical Skills

Mandatory Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in system administration/infrastructure.

Hands-on experience with Proxmox VE.

Good knowledge of Windows Server.

Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.

Good understanding of virtualization concepts.

Knowledge of VM provisioning, migration, backup, and troubleshooting.

Good understanding of TCP/IP and networking fundamentals.

Experience in server troubleshooting and infrastructure support.

Preferred

Proxmox Cluster and HA experience.

Proxmox Backup Server experience.

Ceph/ZFS knowledge.





Experience with VMware ESXi/vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.

HPE/Dell/Lenovo server administration experience.

Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage.

Experience with iSCSI/NFS.

PowerShell scripting knowledge.

Microsoft 365/Azure fundamentals.

Firewall/VPN knowledge.

Backup solutions such as Veeam or equivalent.

Knowledge of Linux administration.

1. Certifications – Preferred

Any of the following certifications will be an advantage: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

Proxmox VE training/certification

VMware VCP

CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Network+

Linux certifications

Relevant OEM server/storage certifications

Certifications are preferred but not mandatory if the candidate has strong hands-on experience.

1. Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree/Diploma in:

Computer Science

Information Technology

Electronics & Communication

Computer Engineering or a related field.

Candidates with strong relevant hands-on experience may also be considered.

1. Experience

Minimum: 2 years Relevant experience in the following areas will be preferred:

System Administration

Server Administration

Proxmox Administration

Windows Server Administration

Virtualization

Data Center Infrastructure

IT Infrastructure Support

Backup & Disaster Recovery
1. Soft Skills

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Good communication and customer-handling skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.

Good documentation skills.

Ability to handle multiple customer/project requirements.

Willingness to travel to customer sites across Kerala.

Ability to work outside normal business hours during critical incidents or planned maintenance.

Valuable coordination skills with vendors, OEMs, customers, and internal teams.

1. Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

The engineer will be evaluated based on: Timely resolution of infrastructure incidents.

Proxmox and Windows Server uptime and stability.

Successful implementation of server/virtualization projects.

Backup success rate and restoration readiness.

Preventive maintenance completion.

Incident response and resolution time.

Customer satisfaction.

Quality and accuracy of technical documentation.

Compliance with security and infrastructure standards.

1. Job Location & Travel

Primary Location: Kerala The candidate may be required to travel to customer/project locations across Kerala, including Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur, Kottayam, Kollam, and other locations based on project requirements. Occasional travel outside Kerala may also be required for specific projects.
1. Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on infrastructure engineer who can independently handle day-to-day virtualization and Windows Server administration. The candidate should be comfortable working directly on servers, troubleshooting production issues, interacting with customers, and supporting implementation projects.

A strong candidate should have practical experience rather than only theoretical knowledge of Proxmox and Microsoft technologies.

1. Job Title for Recruitment Advertisement

Proxmox & Microsoft Infrastructure Engineer – 2+ Years | Kerala

Required Skills

Proxmox VE | Windows Server | Active Directory | DNS | DHCP | Group Policy | Virtualization | Backup | Networking | Server Administration | Troubleshooting

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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