Lunar Energy

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Mountain View, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Renewable Energy, Energy & UtilitiesIndustries

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Location Type: Onsite Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Not specified

Position Overview

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Lunar Energy will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable and secure infrastructure solutions across on-premise and cloud environments. You will have deep expertise across network infrastructure, virtualization, storage systems, Windows and Linux administration, firewall and WiFi technologies, as well as data center operations. In addition to core infrastructure skills, experience with automation tools, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and modern observability/monitoring solutions is also essential as part of this role. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and drive substantial change within a dynamic, scale-up environment as you will be reporting directly to the Head of IT Infrastructure.

Company Information

Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We’re a fast-growing, global company building the world’s best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or related roles.
  • Networking: Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), and WiFi technologies (e.g., Cisco Meraki, Aruba).
  • Virtualization: Proficiency with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and storage systems.
  • Operating Systems: Advanced experience with both Windows Server and Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, or CentOS).
  • Automation: Solid hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible in production environments.
  • Monitoring: Experience deploying and managing monitoring/logging tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk).
  • Scripting: Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  • Cloud (Plus): Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
  • Communication: Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Server Administration: Administer and optimize Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), and enterprise storage systems (SAN/NAS).
  • Network Management: Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise networks including switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.
  • Data Center Operations: Maintain data center equipment, cabling, rack layouts, power management, and documentation.
  • Automation & IaC: Implement automation and IaC using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell/Bash.
  • Observability: Support and improve infrastructure observability using monitoring/logging platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, etc.).
  • Disaster Recovery: Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, security, and software teams to ensure infrastructure supports organizational needs and security best practices.
  • Support: Provide Tier 2, Tier 3 escalation support for infrastructure-related incidents and problems.

Skills

Networking protocols
Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet)
WiFi technologies (Cisco Meraki, Aruba)
Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
Storage systems
Windows Server
Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS)
Terraform
Ansible
ELK Stack
Grafana
Prometheus
Splunk
Scripting

Lunar Energy

Modular energy storage solutions for homeowners

About Lunar Energy

Lunar Energy provides energy storage solutions specifically designed for residential clients. Their main product, the Lunar System, is a modular energy storage unit that can be expanded as energy needs increase, allowing homeowners to store energy generated from solar panels for use during peak hours or power outages. This system ensures a continuous power supply and helps users save on energy bills. Unlike many competitors, Lunar Energy focuses on a user-friendly experience, offering an app that provides detailed reports on energy usage and storage, enabling effective energy management. The company's goal is to promote sustainability and energy independence for homeowners, making it easier for them to optimize their energy usage and reduce reliance on traditional power grids.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Energy, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Phone/Internet Stipend
Wellness Program

Risks

Competition from Tesla could limit Lunar Energy's market share.
Dependence on Sunrun for distribution poses a risk if partnerships dissolve.
Reliance on SK for manufacturing may expose Lunar Energy to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

Lunar Energy offers a modular energy storage system for residential clients.
The Lunar System integrates seamlessly with solar panels for energy independence.
Lunar Energy's app provides detailed energy usage reports for effective management.

Upsides

Increased interest in virtual power plants enhances Lunar Energy's market opportunities.
Collaboration with SK Group could reduce production costs and improve efficiency.
Acquisition of GridShare software positions Lunar Energy as a leader in smart energy management.

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