Senior Engineer, Linux System Administrator

About the role

Bloom Energy is pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. Our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy to Fortune 100 companies and innovators worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site role, 5 days a week, reporting to the Senior Manager, IT Operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained.
• Apply revisions to host system firmware and software.
• Work with vendors to assist support activities.
• Maintain Linux server operating systems and monitor server and network environments with Nagios.
• Serve as a resource for the Network Systems Administrator in managing physical VMware Infrastructure.
• Maintain the Nagios Environment by adding and removing hosts, increasing functionality to support a fast-growth environment.
• Develop automation scripts for consistency and supportability across multiple environments.
• Plan and execute timely Linux system upgrades and supported software patches.
• Plan, install, and configure Linux systems.
• Provide support for new applications and upgrades to existing systems.
• Design solutions to technical problems and implement new systems or infrastructure changes.
• Monitor critical systems and take corrective actions prior to failures.
• Prepare for disaster recovery and ensure appropriate backups are completed and tested.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware failures and identify network problems.
• Establish and maintain security and integrity controls.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience managing and maintaining a production Linux (CentOS, RedHat) environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing Linux-based systems and OS-related services at scale.
• Familiarity with Windows Server and administering Active Directory.
• Advanced knowledge of security trends and best practices, including experience hardening high-value systems against attackers.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing systems via automated configuration management systems such as Docker and Git repositories.
• Extended experience working effectively in a shared software development environment, including version control, bug tracking, release management, and code review.
• Extended experience with Shell scripting, Perl, Python, and/or PHP.
• Proven ability to lead and work on large/complex system deployment projects in a team environment, and develop appropriate plans to meet computing needs.
• Experience in SAN multipathing software.
• Experience in VMware virtualization.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication & collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize workload.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with large employer contributions.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Generous mental health support services.
• Legal services.
• Virtual physical therapy access.
• Fertility & family-forming benefits.

Pay

Salary range: $134,500.00 - $193,500.00. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors, including relevant skills and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site role requiring 5 days a week in the office.