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Linux Administrator roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the Systems Administrator SOC code, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve your petition.
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Cloud Security & Linux Support Engineer (HPE Labs)
This role has been designed as ‘Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Linux and infrastructure engineer supporting R&D researchers and advance development efforts, with a particular focus on cloud security. You will be supporting and contributing to research and development projects across our HPE Labs and The Office of the CTO organizations as well as other businesses units. This is a great opportunity for an IT generalist to contribute across a broad range of technical disciplines.
Responsibilities:
- Cybersecurity system compliance, with a particular focus on Cloud Infrastructure
- Contribute to the development and management of custom computing environments, including deployment, automation, configuration management, maintenance, and patching.
- Contribute to the management and maintenance of centralized support infrastructure, including scripting, programming, Virtual Machine Management, HPE storage solutions, database programming.
- Management, design, and deployment of central compute resources, including HPC, Storage Solutions, and containers.
- Management and administration of Cloud resources
- Development of research partnerships and consulting relationships
- Ability to adopt and learn new technologies and skills
- Hands-on infrastructure support on the Fort Collins, CO site
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Typically, 5+ years’ work experience in IT support
- AWS or GCP (preferred) Security Specialty Certification
- Experience supporting R&D teams
AI Platform Support (preferred)
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Ability to effectively communicate research plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at management levels.
- OS: Rocky, SLES, Ubuntu, RHEL
- Config Mgmt: Ansible, Foreman, Puppet, PXE
- Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
- Prog: Python, PERL, Bash
- Storage: 3PAR, Alletra, StoreOnce, Fiber Channel, InfiniBand, Lustre, Veeam
- Security: Host firewall admin, FortiGate firewalls, Linux best practices
- Misc: Morpheus VME, HPE GreenLake, AI Factory
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
LOCATION
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 111,000 - 211,000 in Colorado
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
The estimated job application period closure is December 28 2027; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
INTRODUCTION
Cloud Security & Linux Support Engineer (HPE Labs)
This role has been designed as ‘Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Linux and infrastructure engineer supporting R&D researchers and advance development efforts, with a particular focus on cloud security. You will be supporting and contributing to research and development projects across our HPE Labs and The Office of the CTO organizations as well as other businesses units. This is a great opportunity for an IT generalist to contribute across a broad range of technical disciplines.
Responsibilities:
- Cybersecurity system compliance, with a particular focus on Cloud Infrastructure
- Contribute to the development and management of custom computing environments, including deployment, automation, configuration management, maintenance, and patching.
- Contribute to the management and maintenance of centralized support infrastructure, including scripting, programming, Virtual Machine Management, HPE storage solutions, database programming.
- Management, design, and deployment of central compute resources, including HPC, Storage Solutions, and containers.
- Management and administration of Cloud resources
- Development of research partnerships and consulting relationships
- Ability to adopt and learn new technologies and skills
- Hands-on infrastructure support on the Fort Collins, CO site
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Typically, 5+ years’ work experience in IT support
- AWS or GCP (preferred) Security Specialty Certification
- Experience supporting R&D teams
AI Platform Support (preferred)
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Ability to effectively communicate research plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at management levels.
- OS: Rocky, SLES, Ubuntu, RHEL
- Config Mgmt: Ansible, Foreman, Puppet, PXE
- Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
- Prog: Python, PERL, Bash
- Storage: 3PAR, Alletra, StoreOnce, Fiber Channel, InfiniBand, Lustre, Veeam
- Security: Host firewall admin, FortiGate firewalls, Linux best practices
- Misc: Morpheus VME, HPE GreenLake, AI Factory
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
LOCATION
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 111,000 - 211,000 in Colorado
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
The estimated job application period closure is December 28 2027; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Linux Administrator
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to Linux administration. A computer science or information systems degree strengthens your petition. If your degree is in an adjacent field, gather employer documentation explaining why that background is required for the specific role.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV rates for your metro area before you enter salary negotiations, this sets your floor, not your ceiling.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Linux Administrator roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're applying to employers who have already demonstrated willingness and capacity to sponsor H-1B petitions for this occupation.
Confirm the role's specialty occupation standing
Pull the O*NET profile for Systems Administrators and review the listed education requirements. If a job posting says a degree is 'preferred' rather than 'required,' that wording can trigger an RFE. Ask the employer to confirm the role requires a specific bachelor's degree field before accepting an offer.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status upfront
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Linux Administrator roles at these organizations let you start work faster without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Request premium processing from day one
H-1B petitions can take months under standard processing. Ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing so you receive a decision within 15 business days. This matters most if your OPT or current visa status has a hard expiration date approaching.
H-1B Visa Linux Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Linux Administrator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Linux Administrator positions generally qualify when the employer documents that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. Generic IT support roles can face RFEs if the job description doesn't clearly establish that a specific degree is the normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation.
How do I find Linux Administrator jobs where the employer already sponsors H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces Linux Administrator openings filtered by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify companies that have already gone through the H-1B sponsorship process for this occupation. Applying to employers with a documented LCA track record significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through at the petition stage.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a fully remote Linux Administrator role?
Yes, but remote work adds complexity. The LCA must list every location where you'll regularly perform work, and each location requires its own prevailing wage certification at the applicable DOL rate. If you move to a different metro area after filing, the employer may need to post a new LCA notice and file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before you begin working from that location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Linux Administrator job is eliminated or I'm laid off?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer, change to another nonimmigrant status, or prepare to depart. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. Because Linux Administrator skills are in demand, starting that search immediately gives you the best chance of securing a transfer before the deadline.
Does my years of Linux experience substitute for a bachelor's degree when USCIS evaluates the H-1B petition?
Three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of formal education under USCIS policy, so 12 years of directly relevant Linux administration experience could establish the equivalent of a four-year degree. The employer must obtain a credentials evaluation from a recognized evaluation service, and the experience must be progressively responsible and specific to the duties of the role, not general IT work.