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# Engineer, Linux Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Propertyvalue Bloom Energy
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $134,500.0 - $193,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Active Directory, Bug Tracking Systems, CentOS, Configuration Management, Code Review, Computer Networks, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Perl (Programming Language), Firmware, Information Technology Operations, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Nagios, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Release Management, Shell Script, VMware Infrastructure, VMware Virtualization, Computer Networking Systems, Software Troubleshooting, Git, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6ebd178f-636b-4b9e-9dcc-0c6bed3862f5

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, 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., * 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