Principal Network Engineer

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 Principal Network Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to our Senior Network Manager, and based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Bloom Energy, a solid oxide fuel cell company, is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join its world class team.  This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding future in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  As Senior Network Engineer - should have a high level of expertise in many of the following areas: network routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Multicast, Anycast, VLANs, MPLS, Data Center Spine-and-Leaf Architectures, QoS, VoIP, Wifi, 802.1x, Wan Optimization, SNMP, IPSec, VPN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization technologies (SDN, SD-WAN, NFV, VXLAN, EVPN).. In addition, the Network Engineer will participate with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end user training.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Local Area, Wide Area Network and AWS Cloud Administration (Physical/Wireless Network) by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance and repair.

• 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.    

• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling County objectives and processes.

• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.

• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.

• Participate in managing all network security solutions.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, WLAN, and WWAN, AWS cloud, SDWAN design and implementation.

• Knowledge and experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista Routers and Switches and support of the following technologies: QOS (Quality Service) with Cisco, Avaya, Cisco Switching and Layer 2 Protocols (VLANs, VTP, etc.). Routing EIGRP (BGP a+), HSRP/VRRP, 802.1x,

• Working technical knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst, Silverpeak SDWAN, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Firewall, TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, EIGRP, and MPLS.

• Experience with Palo Alto firewall administration and IDS/IPS modules experience

• Remote Access solutions (client VPN, small office VPN, business to business VPN)

• Proven experience with VOIP phone systems (Lync, Avaya), IP Telephony, H.323, SIP

• Enterprise wireless infrastructure experience with Aruba wireless controllers, Aruba Airwave, and Aruba ClearPass.

• Handson experience in AWS Cloud and Azure cloud

• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.

• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize workload with attention to detail.

• Effective time management and organizational skills as well as the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.

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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