Linux Systems Engineer - Server Migration

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

Company Overview:

Req ID: 378582

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

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

Job Description:

Linux Systems Engineer – Server Migration

Linux Systems Engineer – Server Migration supports a large-scale data center migration program, relocating physical and virtual servers between facilities with minimal downtime and strong service continuity.

Core focus

• Plan and execute end-to-end server migrations.
• Migrate VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines using vMotion, Storage vMotion, and cold migration methods.
• Manage iSCSI storage connectivity, LVM-based storage provisioning, and filesystem validation.
• Build automation and runbooks to make migration workflows repeatable and reliable.
• Troubleshoot performance, application, and infrastructure issues before, during, and after cutover.

Key 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.

Must-have skills

• 8+ years of overall experience with 4+ years of hands-on Linux/Unix engineering experience.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Experience with migration tools such as Zerto, Veeam, or vCenter Converter.
• Exposure to public cloud, databases, security tooling, and configuration management platforms like Ansible or Puppet.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success.

As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies.

Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity.

We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world.

NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

Visit us at us.nttdata.com

Nett Data is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.