Linux System Engineer Server Migration

Ampcus Incorporated

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Authentication, Automation, Bash Scripting, Business Services, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Migration, Data Recovery, DevOps, Docker, Engineering, Firewalls, Git, Identify Issues, Jenkins, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Logical Volume Manager (LVM), Machine Tool, Maven, Network Administration/Management, Network Operations Center, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, Subversion, System Migration, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Reliability, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vSphere, Validation Plan, Virtual Hosting, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, iSCSI
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
17 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 System Engineer – Server Migration

Location(s): Salt Lake City, UT


Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Linux System Engineer to support a large-scale data center and server migration initiative involving physical servers, VMware ESXi hosts, virtual machines, storage systems, and Linux infrastructure. The role focuses on migration planning, execution, automation, troubleshooting, virtualization, storage networking, and infrastructure modernization with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support end-to-end server and data center migration activities.
  • Migrate physical servers, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines between data centers.
  • Manage VMware ESXi/vSphere environments including:
    • vMotion.
    • Storage vMotion.
    • DRS.
    • HA.
    • Cross-site VM migrations.
  • Configure and troubleshoot iSCSI storage networks:
    • Multipathing.
    • CHAP authentication.
    • Jumbo frames.
    • Storage connectivity/performance.
  • Manage Linux LVM activities:
    • VG/LV management.
    • vgexport/vgimport.
    • Snapshot migrations.
    • Thin provisioning.
    • Backup/restore.
  • Develop automation and migration tooling using Bash/Python.
  • Create migration runbooks, rollback plans, and validation procedures.
  • Support CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code workflows.
  • Collaborate with engineering and support teams during migration phases.
  • Monitor and optimize Linux system performance and reliability.
  • Ensure infrastructure security and compliance standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science or related field.
  • 4+ years of relevant Linux systems engineering experience.
  • Strong experience with large-scale migration projects:
    • P2V
    • V2V
    • Site-to-site migrations
  • Deep Linux administration and OS internals knowledge.
  • Strong VMware ESXi/vSphere expertise.
  • Advanced iSCSI storage networking experience.
  • Expert-level LVM administration skills.
  • Strong networking knowledge:
    • TCP/IP
    • Routing
    • Firewalls
    • VLANs
    • Load balancing
  • Experience with:
    • OpenShift
    • Kubernetes
    • Docker
  • CI/CD and DevOps tools:
    • Git
    • Jenkins
    • Maven
    • Subversion
  • Scripting experience in Bash and Python.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Technologies:

  • VMware ESXi / vSphere
  • OpenShift Virtualization (CNV)
  • Linux SaltStack
  • Kubernetes
  • OpenStack
  • CI/CD automation tools

Work Schedule:

  • Fully onsite.
  • 5 days/week.
  • Weekend shift rotation required (Saturday or Sunday).

 

 

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

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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