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Linux Systems Engineer - Server Migration

NTT DATA

Salt Lake City, UT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$64 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Configuration Management, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Migration, Ecosystems, Engineering, File Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Insurance, Linux Operating System, Logical Volume Manager (LVM), Machine Tool, Network Operations Center, Problem Solving Skills, Public Cloud, Puppet (Configuration Management), Research & Development (R&D), Startup, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Unix Operating Systems, VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, VMWare vSphere, Virtual Hosting, Virtual Machine (VM), iSCSI
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
2 days ago
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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About the Company

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NTT DATA

NTT DATA means Business

NTT DATA is your Innovation Partner anywhere around the world. With business operations in more than 50 countries, we put emphasis on long-term commitment and combine global reach and local intimacy to provide premier professional services from consulting, system development, business process and IT outsourcing, to cloud-based solutions.

NTT DATA Americas' Strategic Staffing group provides our clients with top notch technical talent to augment their core IT staff. Our approach is customer centric, partnering to assist you in achieving your strategic goals and IT initiatives. We get to know your company’s culture and the type of technical staff that thrive within your organization. We understand your specific technical and business requirements, timing, and budget.

  • NTT DATA is part of the NTT Group – a Fortune 31 Global IT & Telecom services company.
  • NTT Group one of the largest Telecommunications Companies in the world.
  • NTT DATA is ranked in the top 10 largest global IT services provider in the world.
Collectively, the integrated company generates $16B in annual revenues with over 130,000 employees across 50 countries Visit www.nttdata.com/americas to learn how our consultants, projects, managed services, and outsourcing engagements deliver value for a range of businesses and government agencies.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Retirement / Pension Plans
FOUNDED
1967
WEBSITE
http://americas.nttdata.com/Careers/Careers.aspx