Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Senior Linux Systems Engineer Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Job ID:

R0126367

Date Posted:

Apr 21, 2026

Sector:

Energy

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Type (Experience Level): Experienced

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No (Hitachi Employees) HiNext Access Required

Job Description:

The Opportunity Ready to power the future of energy? Join Hitachi Energy as an Energy Systems Integration Engineer and help shape the digital backbone of tomorrow's energy markets. Based in Santa Clara, CA or Houston, TX, you'll be part of a global team that's transforming how energy is managed, distributed, and optimized. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge Energy Market Management Systems (EMMS) that keep the lights on and the grid smart. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and love solving complex technical puzzles, this is the role for you. How You'll Make an Impact Design, implement, and maintain large-scale Linux-based EMMS environments Automate system configuration and deployment using Ansible and scripting tools Optimize system performance and reliability through OS and database tuning Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the software stack Support system testing including Factory and Site Acceptance Tests Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions Contribute to continuous improvement of system processes and automation Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines Your Background Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience in years 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration and automation Proficiency with Ansible, Python, and shell scripting Experience with Oracle databases and enterprise software environments Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States More About Us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

Health Care:

medical (PPO, CDHP with

HSA, HMO

), dental, and vision

Financial Wellbeing:

401(k) with generous match, Life/AD&D, disability insurance

Family Care:

Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, special needs support, adoption assistance

Work-Life:

Enhanced leave programs including FMLA, Military, Parental, and more

Employee Engagement and Development:

ERGs, tuition reimbursement, and more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.