Foxconn

Network Administrator

Foxconn  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Network Administrator to support, maintain, and evolve the company’s network infrastructure across North America. This role will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and operating secure, scalable, and resilient network environments that support manufacturing, data center, and enterprise business operations.
The ideal candidate brings strong hands‑on technical expertise, deep understanding of network architecture, proven experience with leading network and security platforms, and the ability to collaborate effectively across IT, security, manufacturing, and business teams.Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, design, and implement the company’s enterprise network architecture (LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD‑WAN, Internet, and data center networks).
  • Manage, operate, and optimize data center network facilities to meet reliability, performance, and scalability requirements.
  • Continuously optimize network design to align with evolving business, manufacturing, and application demands.
  • Design and evaluate network architectures to support application deployments in manufacturing and industrial environments.
  • Lead office automation (OA) network projects, backbone network development, upgrades, maintenance, and lifecycle planning.
  • Implement and maintain network security and cybersecurity controls, including firewalls, segmentation, access control, and threat mitigation.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network and security incidents, performance issues, and outages.
  • Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (IT Infrastructure, Security, OT/Manufacturing, Application teams, and regional stakeholders).
  • Oversee and coordinate network construction, deployment, and operational support across the North America region, including vendor and ISP management.
  • Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, diagrams, and operational procedures.
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise network engineering, administration, or related roles.
  • Proven experience supporting large‑scale, multi‑site networks, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise network architecture design, including LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD‑WAN, Internet, and data center networking.
  • Demonstrated hands‑on experience with major networking and security vendors
  • Solid understanding and practical experience with TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, LAN/WAN design, STP, VLANs, VPNs, routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Strong architectural mindset with the ability to translate multi‑level business and technical requirements into effective network solutions.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a structured, methodical approach.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
  • Detail‑oriented, service‑focused, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across departments and work with internal teams, vendors, and service providers.
Certifications (Preferred)
  • Advanced or professional‑level certifications such as:
    • CCNP / CCIE
    • Fortinet NSE
    • Palo Alto PCNSE
  • Equivalent certifications or demonstrated expertise are also highly valued.

Foxconn

About Foxconn

Established in Taiwan in 1974, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) (2317: Taiwan) is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer. Foxconn is also the leading technological solution provider, and it continuously leverages its expertise in software and hardware to integrate its unique manufacturing systems with emerging technologies. By capitalizing on its expertise in Cloud Computing, Mobile Devices, IoT, Big Data, AI, Smart Networks, and Robotics / Automation, the Group has expanded not only its capabilities into the development of electric vehicles, digital health and robotics, but also three key technologies –AI, semiconductors and new-generation communications technology – which are key to driving its long-term growth strategy and the four core product pillars: Consumer Products, Enterprise Products, Computing Products and Components and Others. In 2021, Hon Hai's annual revenue reached NT$5.99 trillion.

The company has established R&D and manufacturing centers in other markets around the world including China, India, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Czech Republic, U.S. and more. With a focus on research and development, the company owns more than 54,253 patents. In addition to maximizing value-creation for customers who include many of the world’s leading technology companies, Foxconn is also dedicated to championing environmental sustainability in the manufacturing process and serving as a best-practices model for global enterprises.

The company has received widespread international accolades and recognition since its establishment. The company ranked 22nd on the Fortune Global 500 rankings in 2021 and 25th in the Top 100 Digital Companies in the Forbes ranking of the World’s Best Employers in 2019. Moreover, on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2021 rankings, the company ranked 1st in Taiwan. Foxconn is also the only Taiwanese ​private company awarded for 5 consecutive years of Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators (2018 - 2022).

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
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Year Founded
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