E-3 Visa Linux Engineer Jobs
Linux Engineer roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations under DOL's specialty occupation definition, making Australian professionals eligible for sponsorship without entering the H-1B lottery. The E-3 has no annual cap and renews in two-year increments, so you can build a long-term U.S. career in infrastructure, cloud, or systems engineering.
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Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Location : Rockaway, NJ 07866
Job Title : Enterprise Systems Engineer
Duration : 06+ Months (possible extension)
Job Details and requirements:
Expert Linux/RedHat Engineer:
** PRIMARY focus is expert level Linux/RedHat. Must also have Cisc0 UCS and VMWare ESXi ****
- Must be strong in VMWare Linux configuration and implementation (including cluster builds and firmware upgrades).
- Must be an expert in Cisc0 UCS platform:
- Design the best hardware solution for the cluster build
- Work in conjunction with Operations to rack and stack all Cisc0 UCS hardware
- Responsible for fabric design on the Cisc0 UCS environment
- Configure Cisc0 UCS hardware and software, including Fabric Interconnects
- Build and configure ESXi hosts and join them to clusters.
- Supports operational activities such as level three system support, root cause analysis, systems validation, performance tuning and capacity management. Works with Operations staff to improve monitoring and alerting activities.
- Represents IT Engineering Services on global project teams through the implementation of new infrastructure systems, including project planning and adherence to Company’s global project methodologies. Provides status reports and attends team meetings
- Applying best practices for performance tuning of servers
- Upgrades system software and hardware components as required to meet customer needs.
- Maintaining system configuration documentation, including SOPs and IQ/OQ, software installation instructions, operating system installation and system configuration sheets.
- Comply with SOX and IT Compliance protocols.
Qualifications
- 5-10 years recent experience Installing, configuring, patch and automate Redhat Linux server builds using kickstart/puppet automation.
- System migrations in the Redhat Linux and UNIX (AIX) environments.
- Expert in installation, administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Redhat Linux and AIX Unix servers.
- 5+ years experience with server administration of VMware 5.1 or later (VMware 6 a plus).
- 5+ years of Cisc0 UCS implementation and configuration experience.
- Experience with 100+ VMware ESX hosts or 500+ virtual servers a plus.
Tech Specs:
- Redhat Linux System Architecture and Administration
- Redhat 5.10, 6.2 and 6.5
- System build automation using Puppet
- SME in VMware and Linux virtualization
- SME in Cisc0 UCS and Linux virtualization
- EMC Storage implementation
- Script writing
- Single-Sign-on implementation experience (Centrify)
Preferred Job Qualifications (not required):
- Experience with other flavors of Linux a plus
- Experience with other flavors of Unix a plus (AIX)
Additional Information
To set up an Interview, please contact:
Himanshu Prajapat
973-606-3290
himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.com
Company Description
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Location : Rockaway, NJ 07866
Job Title : Enterprise Systems Engineer
Duration : 06+ Months (possible extension)
Job Details and requirements:
Expert Linux/RedHat Engineer:
** PRIMARY focus is expert level Linux/RedHat. Must also have Cisc0 UCS and VMWare ESXi ****
- Must be strong in VMWare Linux configuration and implementation (including cluster builds and firmware upgrades).
- Must be an expert in Cisc0 UCS platform:
- Design the best hardware solution for the cluster build
- Work in conjunction with Operations to rack and stack all Cisc0 UCS hardware
- Responsible for fabric design on the Cisc0 UCS environment
- Configure Cisc0 UCS hardware and software, including Fabric Interconnects
- Build and configure ESXi hosts and join them to clusters.
- Supports operational activities such as level three system support, root cause analysis, systems validation, performance tuning and capacity management. Works with Operations staff to improve monitoring and alerting activities.
- Represents IT Engineering Services on global project teams through the implementation of new infrastructure systems, including project planning and adherence to Company’s global project methodologies. Provides status reports and attends team meetings
- Applying best practices for performance tuning of servers
- Upgrades system software and hardware components as required to meet customer needs.
- Maintaining system configuration documentation, including SOPs and IQ/OQ, software installation instructions, operating system installation and system configuration sheets.
- Comply with SOX and IT Compliance protocols.
Qualifications
- 5-10 years recent experience Installing, configuring, patch and automate Redhat Linux server builds using kickstart/puppet automation.
- System migrations in the Redhat Linux and UNIX (AIX) environments.
- Expert in installation, administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Redhat Linux and AIX Unix servers.
- 5+ years experience with server administration of VMware 5.1 or later (VMware 6 a plus).
- 5+ years of Cisc0 UCS implementation and configuration experience.
- Experience with 100+ VMware ESX hosts or 500+ virtual servers a plus.
Tech Specs:
- Redhat Linux System Architecture and Administration
- Redhat 5.10, 6.2 and 6.5
- System build automation using Puppet
- SME in VMware and Linux virtualization
- SME in Cisc0 UCS and Linux virtualization
- EMC Storage implementation
- Script writing
- Single-Sign-on implementation experience (Centrify)
Preferred Job Qualifications (not required):
- Experience with other flavors of Linux a plus
- Experience with other flavors of Unix a plus (AIX)
Additional Information
To set up an Interview, please contact:
Himanshu Prajapat
973-606-3290
himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Linux Engineer
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
U.S. hiring managers may not recognise TAFE diplomas or three-year bachelor's degrees as meeting the specialty occupation requirement. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited evaluator before applying so your qualifications clearly map to a U.S. four-year degree.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have previously filed LCAs for Linux Engineer or Systems Engineer roles. Prior LCA activity signals an employer already understands the E-3 process and won't balk at the paperwork.
Filter your job search by E-3 sponsorship availability
Most generic job boards don't distinguish between employers willing to sponsor E-3 visas and those that aren't. Use Migrate Mate to search Linux Engineer roles specifically filtered for E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're not wasting applications on employers who'll reject you at the offer stage.
Clarify the specialty occupation link in your offer letter
Your offer letter must describe duties that require a degree in a specific technical field, such as computer science or information systems. Vague titles like 'Linux support' can trigger DOL scrutiny during LCA review. Ask your employer to describe kernel-level administration, automation scripting, or infrastructure architecture explicitly.
Confirm your employer can certify the LCA before you resign
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa appointment. Smaller U.S. employers sometimes don't have an HR or legal team that's handled this before. Verify your employer is prepared to file promptly, or use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end.
Account for contractor and third-party placement arrangements
Linux Engineers placed through staffing agencies or contracted to end clients face added scrutiny because the LCA employer and the actual worksite employer differ. USCIS and DOL both examine whether the sponsoring employer has genuine control over your work. Confirm the placement structure with your recruiter before accepting any offer.
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Find Linux Engineer JobsLinux Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Linux Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. The platform lets you filter Linux Engineer roles by E-3 visa sponsorship availability, so you're only seeing employers already open to the process. Generic job boards don't offer that filter, which means most applications go to employers who won't sponsor. Starting your search on Migrate Mate removes that friction upfront.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Linux Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. DOL's specialty occupation definition requires that the role normally demands a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Linux Engineer positions involving kernel administration, infrastructure architecture, or systems automation routinely meet this standard. Roles framed as general IT support, where any technical background qualifies, are harder to defend during LCA review.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Linux Engineers?
The E-3 is only open to Australian citizens, but if you qualify, it's far more predictable than the H-1B. There's no lottery, no annual cap, and visa appointments are available year-round at Australian consulates. H-1B selection runs about 25% in recent years, meaning most applicants miss out entirely in any given cycle. For Australians, the E-3 is the more reliable path to U.S. employment.
Can I switch Linux Engineer employers after I'm on an E-3?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new visa stamp if your current one reflects the previous employer's details. You can start working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and you have a valid visa, but there's no portability provision like the H-1B's AC21 rule. Plan the timing carefully around your current visa expiry and the new LCA certification window.
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