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

Foxconn Technology Group

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Chinese Language, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Emerging Technology, Endpoint Security, English Language, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), High Availability, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Linux Operating System, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (fka Terminal Services), Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Network Operations Center, Operating Systems, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RAID Storage, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Remote Access, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Resource Management, Root Cause Analysis, SSH (Secure Shell), Safety Compliance, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Server Clusters, Server Support, Software Patches, Storage Area Network (SAN), System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Writing, Ubuntu, VMWare Certified Professional (VCP), Veritas Product Family, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, Windows PowerShell

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

1 day ago

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 (HighlyPreferred)

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.

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.

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Foxconn Technology Group

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