Network Administrator

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Automation
The Role
Design, implement, operate, and optimize enterprise LAN/WAN and data center networks across North America. Manage network security controls, troubleshoot incidents, lead network projects and vendor/ISP relationships, and maintain documentation, standards, and procedures to support manufacturing, data center, and enterprise operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Locations: Houston (8718)
Business Units: Central
About the Job: Full Time
Job Function

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. 

  • Proactive performance analysis and capacity planning. 

  • Support audits and security reviews as required 

  • Familiarity with network automation or scripting to improve operational efficiency. 

  • Planning, reviewing, and executing network changes in controlled production environments. 

  • Participate in an on‑call rotation to provide after‑hours support for network incidents, outages, and critical infrastructure issues, ensuring timely resolution and business continuity. 


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related field, or equivalent experience and certifications. 

  • 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. 

  • 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, MPLS, SD‑WAN, data centers, 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. 

  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with internal teams and external partners and service providers. 

  • Detail oriented, service focused, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. 

  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability. 

  • Exposure to tools such as Ansible, Python, or vendor automation frameworks is a plus 

  • Bilingual: English and Chinese is a plus. 


Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced or professional‑level certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, Fortinet NSE, and Palo Alto PCNSE 

  • Equivalent certifications or demonstrated expertise are also highly valued. 


Why Join Us
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
  • Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
  • 401K with employer contribution.
  • Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or related field
  • 5+ years hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering or administration
  • Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site networks (preferably manufacturing/industrial environments)
  • Strong understanding of enterprise network architecture: LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, Internet, and data center networking
  • Hands-on experience with major networking and security vendors (enterprise-grade equipment)
  • Practical experience with TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, LAN/WAN design, STP, VLANs, VPNs, routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Implement and maintain network security and cybersecurity controls, including segmentation, access control, and threat mitigation
  • Analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex network and security incidents
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and coordination skills; ability to collaborate across teams and with vendors/ISPs
  • Advanced or professional-level certifications (CCNP, CCIE, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE) or equivalent expertise
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The Company
HQ: Mount Pleasant, WI
292 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Foxconn Industrial Internet USA (Fii USA) is a global leading professional design and manufacturing service provider of communication network equipment, cloud service equipment, precision tools, and industrial robots. Our goal is to provide our customers with intelligent manufacturing services for new forms of electronic equipment products centered on the industrial internet platform. Our Vision: Fii USA is creating technology solutions in 5G, IoT, and Industrial AI to aid businesses in transforming to the Industry 4.0 environment. Our Philosophy: Fii USA will leverage its’ 30 years’ experience in contract manufacturing to develop technology solutions that will guide businesses on their Industry 4.0 journey. We are building industrial IoT ecosystems grounded solutions that utilize 5G communication technology, 8K imaging data, Industrial AI, and high-performance computing. Our solutions are easily implemented, modified, and scaled to enable participation in the modern connected landscape.

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