Proxmox DevOps

We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer with expertise in networking, security, and infrastructure automation to help configure and optimize local and cloud server environments. This role involves configuring VLANs, implementing security best practices, setting up Traefik for reverse proxying, and deploying open-source applications. Additionally, you’ll create Ansible playbooks and Docker Compose files to ensure repeatable infrastructure setups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Configuration & VLAN Management

• Configure VLANs for efficient traffic segmentation and security.

• Optimize networking for performance and reliability across multiple services.

• Work with Unifi networking hardware (if applicable) to ensure smooth integration.

• Security & Access Control

• Harden server security, including firewall rules, SSH access policies, and intrusion prevention.

• Implement best practices for TLS encryption and authentication.

• Set up secure access for Harold, ensuring role-based permissions where necessary.

• Infrastructure Automation & CI/CD

• Develop Ansible playbooks to automate server and application provisioning.

• Write Docker Compose files for easily deployable services.

• Ensure Traefik is properly configured with Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates and dynamic routing.

• Application Deployment & Management

• Deploy and maintain Postiz, n8n.io, Superset/Lightdash (BI tools), and other open-source applications.

• Monitor service health and optimize performance across the stack.

• Implement logging and monitoring solutions to track service uptime and issues.

• Documentation & Collaboration

• Document all networking, security, and infrastructure processes for easy reproducibility.

• Work closely with Harold (the primary user) to ensure the setup meets their needs.

• Provide ongoing support and recommendations for further optimizations.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong networking experience, including VLAN setup and traffic segmentation.

• Expertise in Linux server administration (Ubuntu/Debian preferred).

• Proficiency with Docker, Docker Compose, and Traefik.

• Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation.

• Understanding of security best practices for self-hosted applications.

• Experience deploying BI tools (Superset/Lightdash), automation tools (n8n.io), and other open-source software.

• Familiarity with Unifi networking hardware is a plus.