Linux Systems Engineer - Server Migration

NTT DATA North America; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA North America is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to lead a large-scale data center migration program, relocating physical and virtual servers with minimal downtime and strong service continuity.

You will own the Linux compute platform across migration phases, coordinate waves, and ensure security, stability, and compliance while collaborating with support teams. Experience with VMware ESXi/vSphere, iSCSI, LVM, and OpenShift/Kubernetes is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 storage provisioning

Bash

Python

Networking

CI/CD

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Tools

Zerto

Veeam

vCenter Converter

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

NTT DATA's Client is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer - Server Migration to support 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 provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is hourly range $55.00 to $62.00hr. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally‑required benefits

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

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