Linux Systems Administrator

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️  

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a “Linux Systems Administrator ”. This is what you need to know:

Location: Madison, WI or Knoxville TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Director of IT

Your role in the mission:

The Junior Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and security of the organization’s Linux-based systems and environments. This role focuses on ensuring system reliability, availability, and performance through routine administrative tasks such as patch management, system monitoring, and log reviews.

The individual will handle user account management, basic troubleshooting, and routine service requests, while also assisting with the provisioning and configuration of cloud-based virtual machines (VMs) in collaboration with senior staff. The role provides hands-on exposure to system automation, backup and recovery processes, and security compliance practices.

• Apply operating system patches, updates, and configuration changes on Linux
  servers and workstations.
  
  • Monitor system health and respond to alerts to maintain uptime and performance.
  
  • Provide end-user support for account management, access issues, and basic
  troubleshooting.
  
  • Provision and maintain virtual machines in cloud platforms as directed.
  
  • Document system procedures and contribute to team knowledge base.
  
  • Escalate complex issues to senior administrators or engineers as appropriate

What you’ll need:

• 1–3 years of professional experience with Linux system administration (or
  equivalent education/experience).
  
  • Familiarity with basic shell scripting and system automation tools.
  
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  
  • Strong customer service orientation and troubleshooting skills.
  
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work under supervision.

We offer:

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

• Stock and share options 📈
• Relocation allowance 💰
• Insurance plans 🩺
• 401k retirement options 💸
• And many more great voluntary benefits 👀

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.