Senior Network Manager

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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.

We are looking for a Senior Network Manager to join our team. This role will report to the Chief Security Officer and will be based in San Jose, CA. The position is fully on‑site, in‑office 5 days a week. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructures. You should have a proven track record of leading complex networking projects, optimizing performance, and ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of network systems.

This role requires both strategic vision and hands‑on expertise in managing teams, vendors, and emerging network technologies.

• Define and execute the organization’s network strategy aligned with business goals and technology roadmap.
• Hire, lead, mentor a team of network engineers, administrators, and security professionals.
• Develop and enforce network policies, standards, and procedures to ensure operational excellence.

• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, VPN, Wireless, and data center networks.
• Ensure optimal network performance, reliability, and scalability across hybrid cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Implement robust network monitoring, fault management, and disaster recovery mechanisms.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to safeguard the network against internal and external threats.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NERC).
• Manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, Data Loss Prevention, and secure remote access solutions.

• Continuously evaluate network performance and recommend enhancements for speed, redundancy, and security.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies (e.g., SDN, Cloud Networking, Zero Trust Architecture).
• Drive network automation, orchestration, and AI-based performance optimization initiatives.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  15+ years in network design, implementation, and management, with 7+ years in leadership roles.
• Certifications (Preferred): CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, PMP, or equivalent enterprise networking credentials.

• Routing and Switching (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.)
• Firewalls and Security Appliances (Palo Alto, Fortinet, ASA)
• Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure, Oracle)
• Network Automation and Monitoring Tools (Ansible, Solar Winds, Nagios, Grafana, Site 24x7, etc.)
• SD-WAN, VPN, and Remote Connectivity Solutions (Silver Peak, Cisco Meraki)
• Wireless technology (Aruba, Cisco)

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities under high‑pressure situations.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on technical aptitude.
• Ability to mentor and develop high‑performing teams.

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 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 who can perform the essential job functions unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. 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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