Systems Administrator (G-Project)

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII•Houston, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Systems Administrator to join the IT team. This role maintains the stability, security, and efficiency of core IT infrastructure, supporting critical production operations and office network systems. The Systems Administrator installs, configures, maintains, and operates server infrastructure, operating systems, and key applications, ensuring system performance, security, and compliance with global IT standards. The role includes proactive monitoring, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaboration with IT project managers and other teams in a manufacturing and office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 3 years of experience as a System Administrator in a professional IT environment.
Hands-on experience with Hyper-V virtualization.
Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication.
Experience managing NAS and SAN storage.
Windows Server administration experience, including Domain Controllers, Active Directory, RADIUS, and DNS.
WSUS administration experience.
Antivirus management experience, particularly with Vipre Antivirus.
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus.
Experience with Linux distributions such as Ubuntu or Rocky Linux.
Knowledge of basic networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, and firewalls.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the manufacturing, industrial, or high-tech sector.
Familiarity with Data Center operations and best practices.
Experience supporting applications in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade physical and virtual Windows and Linux servers, ensuring performance, availability, and stability.
Manage Hyper-V environments and administer NAS and SAN storage solutions to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
Configure and maintain Windows server applications and services, including Domain Controllers, Active Directory, RADIUS, and DNS.
Oversee and execute system updates through WSUS, including update approval, deployment, and troubleshooting.
Implement, test, and manage backup and recovery procedures using solutions such as Veeam Backup & Replication.
Implement and enforce server and system security practices; manage antivirus solutions such as Vipre Antivirus and conduct vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus.
Ensure configurations and operations comply with established global IT standards and policies.
Assist with day-to-day Data Center operations, including equipment rack and stack, cable management, and environmental monitoring.
Work with networking teams to ensure reliable server and application connectivity and troubleshoot network-related issues affecting system performance.
Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and logs; respond to alerts, diagnose technical issues, and perform root cause analysis for outages or performance degradation.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.
Work with IT Project Managers on deployments and upgrades, providing technical expertise and supporting smooth transitions.
Collaborate with other IT teams and end-users to resolve issues efficiently.