Linux Engineer - Server Migration

Ampcus Incorporated

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Authentication, Automation, Bash Scripting, Business Services, Capacity and Performance Management, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Migration, Data Recovery, Docker, Emerging Technology, Firewalls, Git, High Availability, IP (Internet Protocol) Routing, Identify Issues, Jenkins, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Linux System Internals/Programming, Load Balancing, Logical Volume Manager (LVM), Maven, Network Administration/Management, Network Operations Center, Operational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Reliability Engineering, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Compliance, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vSphere, Virtual Hosting, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, iSCSI
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
10 days ago

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

 

Job Title: Linux Engineer - Server Migration

Location(s): Salt Lake City, UT


Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Linux System Engineer to support a large-scale data center server migration initiative. This role focuses on planning and executing physical and virtual server migrations, VMware ESXi administration, Linux infrastructure management, iSCSI storage, LVM, automation, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless migrations with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute end-to-end server migrations across data centers.
  • Migrate physical servers, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines with minimal service disruption.
  • Administer VMware ESXi/vSphere environments, including vMotion, Storage vMotion, DRS, HA, and cross-site VM migrations.
  • Configure, troubleshoot, and migrate iSCSI storage networks, including multipathing, CHAP authentication, and performance optimization.
  • Manage Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM) for storage provisioning, resizing, snapshots, migrations, and validation.
  • Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline migration activities and infrastructure provisioning.
  • Create migration runbooks, rollback procedures, validation checklists, and maintenance plans.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and application owners to assess migration readiness and execute migration waves.
  • Support modernization initiatives involving OpenShift, Kubernetes, and other emerging technologies.
  • Troubleshoot complex Linux infrastructure, virtualization, storage, and networking issues during migration activities.
  • Improve infrastructure reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
  • Manage VMware ESXi and Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization (CNV) environments.
  • Support Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD automation for provisioning and migration workflows.
  • Monitor system performance and resolve bottlenecks before, during, and after migrations.
  • Ensure Linux infrastructure complies with security and operational standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 4 years of Linux systems engineering or infrastructure experience.
  • Experience with large-scale data center or server migration projects (P2V, V2V, and site-to-site migrations).
  • Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and Linux internals.
  • Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi/vSphere administration.
  • Expertise in:
    • ESXi host deployment
    • VM provisioning
    • vMotion
    • Storage vMotion
    • DRS
    • High Availability (HA)
    • Cross-site VM migration
  • Strong experience with iSCSI storage networking, including:
    • Initiator/target configuration
    • DM-Multipath
    • CHAP authentication
    • Jumbo frames
    • Storage network troubleshooting
  • Advanced experience with Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM):
    • Physical Volumes (PV)
    • Volume Groups (VG)
    • Logical Volumes (LV)
    • LVM snapshots
    • vgexport/vgimport
    • Thin provisioning
    • Backup and recovery
  • Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, load balancing, VLANs, and storage networking.
  • Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.
  • Experience with Git, Maven, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with VMware ESXi and Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization (CNV).
  • Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting for automation.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within structured maintenance windows and migration schedules.

Preferred Skills

  • Infrastructure automation.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Performance tuning and capacity planning.
  • Linux configuration management.
  • Experience with SaltStack.
  • Knowledge of OpenStack.

Work Schedule

  • 100% onsite in Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Five days per week in the office.
  • Schedule includes either a Saturday or Sunday shift as part of the regular workweek.
 


Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

A

Ampcus Incorporated

Ampcus Inc is a global technology and business consulting firm specializing in Digital Transforrmation, Big Data, Analytics, Cyber Security, Testing, IV&V, Infrastructure Management and Enterprise Solutions. Ampcus Inc is an SBA 8(a) certified Women and Minority Owned global Provider of broad range of consulting Services. From strategy to execution, our disciplined yet flexible approach starts and ends with our clients. By listening hard and working harder, their goals become our goals. We are an ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ISO 27000 and CMMi Level certified company.

Ampcus consultants have significant business, engineering and technology experience. Our consultants have over 20 years of business experience and an average of over 10 years of engineering and technology experience. This means that the project teams understand how systems work and how the technology impacts the business processes of organizations.

We believe that success of an engagement is determined by strong project management, clear communication and mutual commitment working collaboratively. Our methodology begins by listening to the customer needs, then working with their teams to gain a clear understanding of the requirements, while providing a knowledge transfer of best practices for the organization. As a recognized leader providing customized software services, management and engineering solutions to companies around the world, our ability to deliver is a "granted"​ that makes companies put their trust in us to answer their day-to-day business challenges and put them on a path for greater success. We are the choice for our clients because we look at our clients business from a growth perspective.

Industry: Information Technology and Services

Specialties: Digital Transformation, Big Data and Analytics, Infrastructure Management Services, Testing and IV&V, Cyber Security, Active Directory and E-mail Infrastructure, Project Management, Training, and ERP, CRM. EAI, BI

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.ampcus.com