Data Center Network Engineer - L2/L3, Firewall & Design

Foxconn Industrial Internet; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet is seeking a Systems/Network Engineer to manage and secure our North America data center networks. The role focuses on design, deployment, and operations across Houston and Austin facilities, with on-site responsibilities and occasional travel.

You will work with Linux servers, Layer 2/3 switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and standard networking equipment to maintain availability, performance, and security.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in network technology with design and troubleshooting.
• 2+ years hands-on Linux experience with networking.
• Hands-on experience with Layer 2/3 switches; Cisco background is a plus.
• 3 years hands-on Application firewall experience with NAT; Palo Alto is a plus.
• Data center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cluster networks across all data centers and POD Rooms in the North America region. (including power, cooling environment)
• Standardize network design and improvements.
• Firewall and policy management
• Construction management
• Switch VLAN and ACL management
• Asset Management
• Global Level 2 network incident support and response for Level Service Operation

Skills

Network design

Troubleshooting

Data center operations

Firewall management

Linux administration

Education

BA/BS in Information Management, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields

Tools

Linux systems

Cisco switches

Palo Alto firewall

Job description

Foxconn Industrial Internet is seeking a Systems/Network Engineer to manage and secure our North America data center networks. The role focuses on design, deployment, and operations across Houston and Austin facilities, with on-site responsibilities and occasional travel.

You will work with Linux servers, Layer 2/3 switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and standard networking equipment to maintain availability, performance, and security.