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Linux Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Roles requiring kernel development, systems administration, or infrastructure architecture at the advanced-degree level often qualify for EB-2, while EB-3 covers skilled Linux professionals with a bachelor's degree.
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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 - Server Migration to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah (US-UT), 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 filesystem 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 OpenStack.
- 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 OpenShift 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, OpenShift, 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 NoSQL 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.
L1-NorthAmerica
LI-NorthAmerica
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in RD.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
Req ID: 375834
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 - Server Migration to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah (US-UT), 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 filesystem 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 OpenStack.
- 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 OpenShift 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, OpenShift, 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 NoSQL 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.
L1-NorthAmerica
LI-NorthAmerica
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in RD.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Linux Engineer
Document your Linux specializations before applying
Gather credentials that map directly to your target job description: kernel patch contributions, Red Hat or Linux Foundation certifications, and architecture documentation. PERM requires your employer to match your qualifications to the role's minimum requirements precisely.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to find companies that have sponsored Linux Engineer or systems administrator roles before. Prior filings signal that HR and legal teams already know the PERM process, reducing friction when you negotiate sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring roles
Search Migrate Mate to find Linux Engineer positions where employers have an established EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship track record. Filtering by sponsorship history saves time and focuses your applications on employers likely to initiate the PERM process.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path with your prospective employer
If your role involves senior architecture or requires a master's degree, push for EB-2 classification during the offer stage. EB-2 skips the prevailing wage escalation steps required at EB-3 and can reduce overall green card processing time for candidates from lower-backlog countries.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer is finalized
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your Linux Engineer role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers yourself so you can flag any discrepancy before PERM is filed and wages are locked in.
Understand how PERM recruitment timing affects your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period before filing PERM, typically around 30 to 60 days of active advertising. Factor this into your start date negotiations so your employer doesn't delay the filing clock while waiting to onboard you.
Green Card Linux Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Linux Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Linux Engineer positions can qualify under either category depending on how the role is defined. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or its equivalent in a relevant field like computer science or electrical engineering. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's degree and two or more years of experience meet the minimum requirements. Your employer's PERM attorney defines the job requirements, which directly determines the category used.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Linux Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years, subject to an annual lottery cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. There's no annual cap on EB-3 petitions themselves, though country-of-birth priority date backlogs can extend total timelines significantly for nationals from India and China. EB-2 and EB-3 also lock in a priority date that protects your place in the queue even if you change employers under portability rules.
How long does the green card process take for a Linux Engineer?
The PERM labor certification stage alone typically runs six months to over a year depending on DOL workload and whether an audit is triggered. After PERM approval, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, which can take several more months without premium processing. For nationals from countries without significant visa backlogs, adjustment of status or consular processing follows. Nationals from India or China face priority date backlogs that can extend the final green card wait by years beyond I-140 approval.
What documentation should a Linux Engineer prepare to support a PERM application?
Your employer's attorney will need evidence that your qualifications match the PERM job description exactly as advertised. Prepare transcripts confirming your degree field, a complete employment history with dates, and documentation of any specialized skills listed in the job posting, such as kernel development experience or specific distribution expertise. Any gap between your credentials and the posted minimum requirements can trigger a PERM denial or audit, so precision in credential documentation matters from the start.
Where can I find Linux Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Linux Engineer roles where employers have a documented history of EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship track record is more reliable than relying on job postings that mention sponsorship informally, since PERM requires a formal legal commitment from the employer. Focusing your search on companies with prior PERM filings in systems or infrastructure roles improves the likelihood that your employer already has the legal infrastructure in place to sponsor you.