Required skills
- Proxmox
- VMware
- Server Migration
- Infrastructure Migration
- Consulting
- Technical Workshops
- Proof of Concept (PoC)
- Automation
- Migration Planning
- Storage Infrastructure
- Network Infrastructure
- High Availability
Languages: German
Job description
Seeking an experienced Proxmox Consultant with strong VMware migration skills for a large-scale project involving migrating over 1,000 servers from VMware to Proxmox. The role is primarily remote with occasional on-site workshops.
Project overview
Senior Proxmox Consultant / VMware Migration Expert – Remote
Project Data
For a demanding infrastructure and migration project, we are looking for an experienced Proxmox Consultant with in-depth knowledge of migrating existing VMware environments to Proxmox.
As part of the project, an extensive VMware virtualization landscape with over 1,000 servers is to be migrated to Proxmox in the long term.
The project starts with an initial workshop to analyze the existing infrastructure and define the further procedure. A Proof of Concept (PoC) with two smaller environments is then planned before the actual migration begins.
Responsibilities
Preparation, execution, and follow-up of an initial technical workshop
Consulting on the migration of an existing VMware infrastructure to Proxmox
Analysis of technical prerequisites and migration requirements
Development of a suitable migration concept and procedure
Conception and support of a Proof of Concept (PoC)
Technical advice on possible challenges and risks of the migration
Long-term support in the implementation of the extensive server migration
Requirements
- In-depth practical experience with Proxmox
- Very good knowledge of VMware virtualization environments
- Demonstrable experience with migrating VMware to Proxmox
- Experience in technical consulting and conducting customer workshops
- Ability to work both conceptually and hands-on
- Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working
- Very good German language skills
Nice to have
We look forward to your feedback!
Please send us your current profile with the following information:
Availability from January 2027
Hourly rate (remote / onsite)
Project references in the area of VMware to Proxmox migration
Possible willingness to work on-site workshops
We look forward to hearing from you!
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- Experience with larger infrastructure and server migrations
- Knowledge of Proxmox VE, clustering, and high availability
- Experience with storage and network infrastructures
- Knowledge of automation and migration planning
- Experience with Proof of Concept projects
Project details
Mid-January 2027
Initially approx. 10–15 project days, with the option for long-term extension
Initially project-related, then by agreement
Primarily remote, individual workshops on-site
Project Language: German
- Start: 2027-01
- Duration: 3 Monate
- Remote: remote
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland, DE
- Languages: German
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