Server Administrator Linux

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we're making it reality.

For over two decades, we've been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what's possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to Senior Manager, IT Operations and will be based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained. Applies revisions to host system firmware and software. Works with vendors to assist support activities.
• Maintain Linux server operating systems.
• Maintain and monitor server and network environment with Nagios.
• Serves as a resource for the Network Systems Administrator in managing physical VMware Infrastructure.
• Maintain 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 implementation of new systems or infrastructure changes
• Monitor critical systems and take corrective actions prior to failures
• Prepare for disaster recovery and ensure that appropriate backups are completed and tested
• Troubleshoot software and hardware failures and identify network problems
• Establish and maintain security and integrity controls
• Excellent verbal and written communication & collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize workload
• Effective time management and organizational skills as well as the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities with attention to detail.
• 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.
• A familiarity with Windows Server and administering Active Directory
• Advanced knowledge of security trends and best practices, experience managing hardening high-value systems against attackers.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing systems via an automated configuration management system such as Docker and Git repository.
• 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 ability to develop appropriate plans to meet computing needs.
• Experience in SAN multipathing software.
• Experience in VMWare virtualization

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental

limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

FULL TIME ROLE ONLY: The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:
$134,500.00 - $193,500.00