Location: Remote / Datacenter-Based (visits as needed in Melbourne, FL).
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Security Operations Engineer to manage and maintain our server hardware, storage, virtualization, networking, and security systems. Our infrastructure is hosted in a data center and includes Proxmox VMs running Ubuntu, MySQL databases, LAN/WAN networks, Cloudflare configurations, and disk/storage management.
This role requires a hands-on expert who can proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize our systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance.
Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain Proxmox-based virtual environments running Ubuntu.
Monitor and optimize server hardware, disks, and storage solutions.
Oversee and secure LAN/WAN network connectivity and performance.
Administer MySQL databases, ensuring reliability, backups, and performance tuning.
Implement Cloudflare configurations to enhance security and performance.
Perform regular system audits, patching, and vulnerability mitigation.
Develop and enforce security best practices across infrastructure.
Troubleshoot and resolve system/network/security issues efficiently.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in system administration, networking, and security.
Expertise with Proxmox, Ubuntu, and MySQL database management.
Strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, and Cloudflare.
Experience with data center hardware, RAID, and storage solutions.
Proficiency in automation and scripting (Bash, Python, or similar).
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, etc.).
Solid understanding of security best practices and threat mitigation.
Ability to troubleshoot critical system issues under pressure.