Linux Systems Engineer: Large-Scale Server Migrations

NTT DATA, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA's client is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer – Server Migration to join their team in Salt Lake City, Utah (US-UT), United States.

The role focuses on planning and executing end-to-end server migrations, upgrading virtualization and storage workflows, and building automation for repeatable cutovers. You will work with OpenShift/Kubernetes and closely collaborate with support and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall experience with 4+ years of hands-on Linux/Unix engineering.
• 4+ years of experience with large-scale server or data center migrations.
• 3+ years of experience in Deep VMware ESXi/vSphere.
• 4+ years of experience in iSCSI networking and LVM expertise.
• Good skills in Bash and Python.
• Good understanding of networking, CI/CD, and container platforms like OpenShift/Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Own and engineer the Linux compute platform across migration phases.
• Coordinate migration waves, rollback plans, and validation checklists.
• Maintain security, stability, and compliance across Linux infrastructure.
• Work with support teams and internal engineering groups to resolve complex issues.
• Contribute to modernization efforts involving Kubernetes, OpenShift, and related platform technologies.

Skills

Linux/Unix engineering

VMware ESXi/vSphere

iSCSI networking

LVM

Bash

Python

Networking

CI/CD

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Tools

Zerto

Veeam

vCenter Converter

Job description

NTT DATA's client is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer – Server Migration to join their team in Salt Lake City, Utah (US-UT), United States.

The role focuses on planning and executing end-to-end server migrations, upgrading virtualization and storage workflows, and building automation for repeatable cutovers. You will work with OpenShift/Kubernetes and closely collaborate with support and engineering teams.