Linux Systems Engineer; Onsite

Linux Systems Engineer (Onsite Full-Time)  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, apply now. We are currently seeking a Linux Systems Engineer (Onsite Full-Time) to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Job

Responsibilities Include:

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 file system 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 Open Stack.
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 Open Shift 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, Open Shift, 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 No

SQL 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.
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.

-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $83,520 - $125,280 per annum. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.