Linux Systems Engineer (Onsite Full-Time)

NTT Data Americas, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Data Americas, Inc. is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer based in Dallas, Texas. This full-time role involves owning the Linux compute platform during client server migrations, focusing on stability, security, and performance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux environments, VMware ESXi, and be familiar with iSCSI storage networking. Collaboration with engineering teams is essential to ensure migration success.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in large-scale data center/server migration projects.
• 4+ years of extensive experience with Linux-based compute environments.
• 4+ years of strong expertise with VMware ESXi/vSphere and related technologies.
• 4+ years of knowledge of iSCSI storage networking and troubleshooting.
• 4+ years of understanding of networking concepts like TCP/IP and VLANs.

Responsibilities

• Own and engineer the Linux compute platform during server migration projects.
• Plan and execute end-to-end server migrations including physical servers and ESXi hosts.
• Manage and migrate VMware ESXi environments with minimal service disruption.
• Develop and maintain automation tooling to streamline migration tasks.
• Collaborate with internal clients and partners for migration readiness.

Skills

Linux-based compute environments

VMware ESXi/vSphere

iSCSI storage networking

LVM and volume management

Networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs)

Containerization tools (Kubernetes, Docker)

CI/CD tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins)

Scripting languages (Bash, Python)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

VMware vCenter Converter

Zerto

Veeam

AWS, GCP, Azure

Job description

Linux Systems Engineer (Onsite Full-Time) – Dallas, Texas (US‑TX)

Job Responsibilities

• Own and engineer the Linux compute platform during our client’s server migration project, ensuring its stability, security, and performance throughout all migration phases.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute end‑to‑end server migrations from the source data center to the target location, including physical servers, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines.
• Manage and migrate VMware ESXi environments, including vMotion, Storage vMotion, and cold migrations of VMs across data center sites with minimal service disruption.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and migrate iSCSI storage networks, ensuring proper connectivity, multipathing, CHAP authentication, and performance between source and target environments.
• Manage LVM (Logical Volume Manager) configurations during migration, including volume group export/import, logical volume resizing, snapshot‑based migrations, and filesystem integrity validation.
• Develop and maintain automation tooling to streamline migration tasks and ensure reliable workflows.
• Develop and execute migration runbooks, rollback plans, and validation checklists.
• Collaborate with internal clients and partner engineering teams to assess migration readiness and deliver solutions.
• Contribute to modern stack integration including Kubernetes and OpenStack.
• Troubleshoot complex issues during and after migration activities.
• Develop technical solutions to improve system reliability and scalability.
• Manage and optimize virtualization environments using VMware and OpenShift CNV.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline implementation for infrastructure automation.
• Monitor system performance and implement proactive optimizations.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in large‑scale data center/server migration projects (P2V, V2V, site‑to‑site).
• 4+ years of extensive experience with Linux‑based compute environments and OS internals.
• 4+ years of strong expertise with VMware ESXi/vSphere including host builds, VM provisioning, vMotion, Storage vMotion, DRS, and HA.
• 4+ years of in‑depth knowledge of iSCSI storage networking including multipathing and troubleshooting.
• 4+ years of expert‑level understanding of LVM including volume management, snapshots, and migration.
• 4+ years of strong knowledge of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and firewalls.
• 4+ Years of Experience with containerization tools such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Docker.
• 4+ Years of Understanding of CI/CD tools including Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
• 4+ Years of Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Node.js, Perl, or Go and REST APIs.
• Experience with migration tools such as VMware vCenter Converter, Zerto, or Veeam.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with security practices such as encryption, OAuth, and LDAP.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science or Engineering program with a minimum of 4 years of hands‑on experience in a relevant role.

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