Linux Systems Administrator

Bloom Energy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 134,500 - 193,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Mental health support services

Legal services

Virtual physical therapy access

Fertility & family forming benefits

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator for their San Jose team. This role involves maintaining Linux server operating systems, developing automation scripts, and ensuring system security. Candidates should have extensive experience managing Linux environments and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Join Bloom Energy and contribute to our mission of powering the world with clean energy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing and maintaining a production Linux environment.
• Expertise in managing Linux-based systems and OS-related services at scale.
• Strong knowledge of security practices and system hardening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux server operating systems and monitor network environment.
• Develop automation scripts for system consistency.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware failures.

Skills

Linux system management

Automation scripting

Networking knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

VMware

Python

Git

Job description

Bloom Energy is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in San Jose, CA. This fully on‑site, in‑office role reports to the CSO.

Responsibilities

• Ensures 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.
• Maintains Linux server operating systems.
• Maintains and monitors server and network environment with Nagios.
• Serves as a resource for the Network Systems Administrator in managing physical VMware infrastructure.
• Maintains Nagios environment by adding and removing hosts, increasing functionality to support a fast‑growth environment.
• Develops automation scripts for consistency and supportability across multiple environments.
• Plans and executes timely Linux system upgrades and supported software patches.
• Plans, installs and configures Linux systems.
• Provides support for new applications and upgrades to existing systems.
• Designs solutions to technical problems and implements new systems or infrastructure changes.
• Monitors critical systems and takes corrective actions prior to failures.
• Prepares for disaster recovery and ensures appropriate backups are completed and tested.
• Troubleshoots software and hardware failures and identifies network problems.
• Establishes and maintains security and integrity controls.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication & collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize workload.
• Effective time‑management and organizational skills 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.
• Familiarity with Windows Server and administering Active Directory.
• Advanced knowledge of security trends and best practices; experience hardening high‑value systems against attackers.
• Demonstrated expertise using 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, developing plans to meet computing needs.
• Experience in SAN multipathing software.
• Experience in VMware virtualization.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary ranges: $134,500.00 – $193,500.00. The total compensation includes standard company benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include mental health support services, legal services, virtual physical therapy access, and fertility & family forming benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 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.