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Linux System 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 technology, or a 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 System Administrator
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Linux System Administrator duties. A computer science or IT degree is clear-cut, but a general business degree rarely passes. Pull the O*NET profile for this SOC code to document the standard educational requirements before your employer files.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Companies enrolled in E-Verify have already built compliance infrastructure for work authorization verification, which signals they're set up to process H-1B sponsorship. Filter your job search on Migrate Mate to surface Linux System Administrator roles at employers with verified H-1B filing history.
Check the prevailing wage tier for your metro
DOL sets four wage levels for Linux System Administrators that vary significantly by metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV rates for your target city before negotiating your offer, so you know what wage your LCA must certify.
Document hands-on infrastructure credentials
Red Hat Certified Engineer, CompTIA Linux+, and similar credentials strengthen your H-1B petition by corroborating the specialty occupation claim when your degree isn't a direct match. Gather certification transcripts alongside your degree before your employer submits Form I-129 to USCIS.
Clarify sponsorship scope in the offer stage
Some employers will file a cap-subject H-1B but won't commit to premium processing or extensions. Ask explicitly whether the offer covers I-129 premium processing fees and future renewal filings before you sign, since system administrator roles often require multi-year project timelines that extend beyond the initial three-year petition.
Plan around the 60-day grace period if you're changing roles
If you're transferring H-1B status from one Linux Administrator role to another, your new employer must file a portability petition before your current authorization ends. USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your employment ends, so align your start dates to avoid a gap that voids portability protection.
H-1B Visa Linux System Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Linux System Administrator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information technology, or systems engineering. USCIS evaluates this based on the specific job duties listed in the H-1B petition, not just the job title. Roles that only require general IT experience without a degree requirement may face a Request for Evidence.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Linux System Administrator positions?
Enterprise technology companies, cloud infrastructure providers, financial institutions, and large healthcare systems regularly file H-1B petitions for Linux System Administrator roles. Searching Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with confirmed H-1B filing history in systems administration, so you're only targeting companies that have already completed the sponsorship process for this role type.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Linux System Administrator offers?
Before USCIS approves your H-1B petition, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job level and metro area. Linux System Administrator wages are set across four DOL wage levels based on experience and complexity. You can verify the applicable level using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer.
Can a Linux System Administrator transfer H-1B status to a new employer mid-petition year?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided you're currently in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 with the correct job duties and prevailing wage for the new role. USCIS does not require you to restart the three-year clock if you're transferring within the same specialty occupation.
What happens to H-1B status if a Linux System Administrator is laid off?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination during an authorized validity period. During that window, you can file a change of status, have a new employer file an H-1B transfer petition, or depart the country. If the 60 days expire without a filed petition or status change, your authorization lapses. Identifying employers with active H-1B filing history quickly is critical, which is why having a filtered job search tool matters.