Linux Systems Engineer - Server Migration

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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).

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.

• 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 file system 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, Open Shift, and related platform technologies.

• 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 Open Shift/Kubernetes.

• 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.

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