Hybrid Infrastructure Specialist - Networking & Security

Kuraray America, Inc.; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare package

3 weeks paid time off

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Kuraray America, Inc. is seeking an Infrastructure Specialist in Houston to maintain and enhance our network and IT infrastructure across corporate and manufacturing sites. The role involves day-to-day operations, monitoring, and upgrades, with escalation to senior staff for high-impact decisions.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in network administration, strong TCP/IP and Windows Server skills, and the ability to work across IT, cybersecurity, OT, and vendor teams in a hybrid work environment.

Formación

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of two years of hands-on network administration or IT infrastructure support.
• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, wireless, firewalls, and access controls.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, virtualization, storage, and backup.

Responsabilidades

• Configure, administer, and maintain network and infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Support LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Internet and VPN connectivity; manage VLANs and IP addressing.
• Administer core infrastructure services including Windows Server, AD, and backup platforms.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot network/infrastructure issues; escalate when needed.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, OT, business teams, and vendors.

Conocimientos

TCP/IP

LAN/WAN

VLANs

Routing

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

Wireless

Firewalls

Network Access Controls

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

Virtualization

Storage

Backup

Monitoring Tools

Troubleshooting

Herramientas

None

Descripción del empleo

Kuraray America, Inc. is seeking an Infrastructure Specialist in Houston to maintain and enhance our network and IT infrastructure across corporate and manufacturing sites. The role involves day-to-day operations, monitoring, and upgrades, with escalation to senior staff for high-impact decisions.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in network administration, strong TCP/IP and Windows Server skills, and the ability to work across IT, cybersecurity, OT, and vendor teams in a hybrid work environment.