Server Administrator Linux

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Mental health support services

Legal services

Job summary

Bloom Energy in San Jose seeks a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to manage Linux-based production systems. Responsibilities include maintaining server operating systems, monitoring networks, and developing automation scripts.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in Linux management, with proficiency in security practices and virtual environments. Full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement matching, and mental health support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing and maintaining Linux (CentOS, RedHat) systems.
• Experience with automated configuration management systems.
• Proven ability to lead large system deployment projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux server operating systems, firmware, and software.
• Monitor servers and network environment with Nagios.
• Plan and execute Linux system upgrades and patches.

Skills

Linux server management

Automation scripting

Security best practices

VMware virtualization

Shell scripting

Perl/Python/PHP

Tools

Docker

Nagios

Job description

The Senior Linux Systems Administrator will report to the Senior Manager, IT Operations and will manage Linux-based production systems at Bloom Energy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux server operating systems, firmware, and software.
• Maintain and monitor servers and network environment 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 and extending functionality.
• 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 that appropriate backups are completed and tested.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware failures and identify network problems.
• Establish and maintain security and integrity controls.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of 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, with experience hardening high‑value systems against attackers.
• Experience managing systems via an automated configuration management system such as Docker and a Git repository.
• Extended experience working effectively in a shared software development environment, including version control, bug tracking, release management, and code review.
• Proficiency in Shell scripting, Perl, Python, and/or PHP.
• Proven ability to lead and work on large/complex system deployment projects in a team environment.
• Experience in SAN multipathing software.
• Experience with VMWare virtualization.

Benefits

Full‑time role. Competitive compensation range: $134,500 – $193,500. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, mental health support services, legal services, virtual personal therapy access, and fertility & family forming benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bloom Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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 for qualified individuals with known physical or mental limitations.