Foxconn

Sr. Server Engineer (A Group IT )-Houston, TX

Foxconn  •  Houston, TX (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Education Requirements:
- Bachelors: Computer Information Systems, Server Administration, or related degree (Preferred)
- Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Admin, VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or
similar (Preferred)
- Languages: English (Required), Chinese (Highly Preferred)
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Skill Requirements:
- Server Engineering Expertise: 10+ years of experience in architecting, deploying, and managing
Windows and Linux servers in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Virtualization & Cloud Technologies: Proficient in VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and hands-on
experience with cloud-based infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP) for hybrid server environments.
- Server Security & Hardening: Deep understanding of server security best practices, patch
management, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint protection solutions.
- Storage Management: Experience managing SAN/NAS environments, RAID configurations, and
backups using enterprise tools like Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas.
- High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Proven ability to design and maintain HA/DR solutions for
critical systems including clustered server configurations and replication strategies.
- System Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Skilled in monitoring server health, analyzing logs,
tuning system performance, and managing resource allocation to maximize uptime.
- Automation & Scripting: Strong knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to
automate server provisioning, configuration, and patching tasks.
- Operating System Expertise: Deep knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Linux (RHEL,
Ubuntu), and experience managing mixed OS environments.
- Configuration Management: Experience with tools such as SCCM for configuration automation and
compliance enforcement.
- Compliance & Audit Readiness: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, ISO 30100
GDPR, HIPAA) and experience ensuring system configurations meet audit and compliance
standards.
- Documentation & Change Management: Strong organizational and documentation skills to
maintain server build sheets, runbooks, inventory logs, and change records.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively with IT, security, production, and
management teams to align system capabilities with business needs.
- Global Team Coordination: Experience working with remote/global teams (e.g., China/India) for
system rollouts, upgrades, and technical documentation exchange.
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Job Responsibilities:
1. Server Infrastructure Documentation & Organization:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for server architecture, configuration settings, virtual
environments, patch levels, licensing, and physical asset tracking.
- Ensure server rooms and racks are well-organized, secure, and compliant with safety and access
protocols.
2. Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Partner with production, management, and IT teams to ensure server solutions support operational
needs and performance objectives.
- Translate business requirements into scalable and secure server implementations.
3. Data Center & Server Management:
- Oversee daily health of on-premises and virtualized server environments.
- Manage physical server hardware, firmware updates, virtual machines, and cloud-hosted instances
to maintain service availability.
4. Server Security & Compliance:
- Apply system hardening, manage access controls, and ensure timely application of OS and
security patches.
- Implement and enforce compliance with data protection regulations and internal security policies.
5. System Monitoring & Performance Optimization:
- Utilize monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, SolarWinds) to track server performance, storage capacity,
and uptime.
- Proactively identify and address resource bottlenecks and performance degradation.
6. Incident Response & Recovery:
- Lead root cause analysis and remediation for server-related incidents, including unplanned
outages or data integrity concerns.
- Oversee backup/restore processes, disaster recovery drills, and business continuity planning.
7. Continuous Improvement:
- Stay informed on emerging server technologies, operating system updates, and hardware trends.
- Recommend upgrades and process improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
8. Training & Global Coordination:
- Work with overseas counterparts to coordinate server deployments, troubleshoot issues, and align
global IT standards.
- Share documentation, configurations, and system knowledge across regions to support
consistency.
9. Remote Access & System Access Controls:
- Manage secure remote access solutions including RDP gateways, SSH tunneling, and privileged
access management.
- Administer server login policies and coordinate with badge system administrators for physical
access to server facilities.

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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