Bloom Energy · 3 hours ago
Principal Network Engineer
Newark, Delaware
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $184K/yr
10+ years expBloom Energy is a leader in clean and reliable energy solutions, driving the global energy transition through innovative technologies. They are seeking a Principal Network Engineer to manage and maintain their enterprise network infrastructure, oversee network functionality, and mentor junior staff while ensuring network security and reliability.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with network and security architects to design and implement robust, secure and functional company networks that meet organizational needs
Install and configure networking hardware, ensuring that all components are tailored to support business requirements
Develop and implement comprehensive network security measures to safeguard infrastructure against threats
Make architectural decisions based on industry best practices and feedback from vendors and the Bloom IT department, including the creation of network infrastructure diagrams
Plan, install, configure, support, and troubleshoot network hardware, systems, and software, with a primary focus on Cisco technologies
Work collaboratively with Bloom’s production team and maintain clear and effective communication with project team members and customers throughout all stages of network projects
Perform network engineering tasks on existing WAN, LAN, and WiFi networks to assess and improve topology and performance and update technical documentations
Ensure the security of LAN and WAN networks, including direct interactions with external customers as needed
Support organizational security standards related to anti-virus protection, anti-spam measures, firewalls, system patching, and network access controls
Initiate, monitor and triage service requests with third-party vendors to resolve network issues to provide timely support
Deploy and maintain critical network and telecommunications infrastructure
Participate in and provide support for network architecture and design reviews, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
Offer off-hour escalation support when required to maintain business continuity
Install critical security updates to ensure ongoing protection of the network infrastructure
Manage mobile devices and oversee their security within the network environment
Design network solutions that emphasize scalability, high availability, and optimal performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution
Minimum of 10 years supporting network infrastructure in diverse technology environments
Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP networking, including addressing, subnetting, design, troubleshooting, network segmentation, network monitoring and routing
Proven experience with internet firewalls and DMZ environments, including their design, configuration, and troubleshooting
Proficiency in VPN, SDWAN, Firewall and Cisco routers and switches
Expertise in dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
Experience managing wireless infrastructure, including Aruba Controllers, ClearPass, and Cisco ISE
Understanding of Public Key Certificate Infrastructure
Experience supporting load balancer environments such as F5 and Citrix
Basic troubleshooting skills for DNS, Active Directory and DHCP
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Ansible
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work independently with management and clients
Strong customer service orientation, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to teamwork
Preferred
A Master's degree is preferred
Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or MSCE are considered a plus
Benefits
Standard company benefits
Company
Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy offers on-site power generation systems that can use a wide variety of inputs to generate electricity.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.37BKey Investors
Wells FargoE.ONApex Venture Partners
2025-12-19Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $27.75M
Leadership Team
Dan Middleton
Senior Vice President, Americas
Shawn Soderberg
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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