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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Engineer - Server Migration - **Company:** Ampcus Inc - **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, User Authentication, Bash Shell, Big Data, Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Monitoring of Systems, Storage Area Network (SAN), Multipath I/O, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Kernel, Logical Volume Manager, Apache Maven, Routing, OpenShift, OpenStack, Performance Tuning, Server Virtualization, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, System Availability, Saltstack, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Server Migration, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17615175?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17615175%2FLinux-Engineer-Server-Migration-Utah-Salt-Lake-City ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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., * 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. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [AWS Migration within 3 months](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/196-aws-migration-within-3-months) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)