Senior System Administrator

Foxconn Industrial Internet; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet is seeking an experienced IT Administrator in Sunnyvale, CA. You will manage servers, users, security, and policies, while maintaining backups and monitoring VMware health. The role involves integrating on-premises DC with cloud services and leading ISO 27001audits.

Responsibilities include 2nd-line support, vulnerability testing, and collaborating with teams to resolve issues. A 5+ year background in IT/system administration is required, with a degree in IT and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT and system administration management.
• Expertise with VMware ESXi 7+, Proxmox, or Hyper-V.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Server 2016+.
• Strong knowledge of Rocky Linux server.
• Experience with security, backups, and network infrastructure.
• Microsoft 365 administration expertise.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in IT; certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, event logs, and resource monitoring.
• Monitor VMware datacenter health, respond to hardware issues, and assist in building/maintaining new servers.
• Maintain internal infrastructure, including servers, printers, security updates, antivirus, and patch management.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration tests to assess system security.
• Serve as level 2 support, collaborating with IT Admin and other teams to troubleshoot and provide technical support.
• Perform routine audits of systems, including backup verification.
• Represent IT during audits such as ISO 27001 or others as applicable.
• Microsoft 365 management, integrate the on-prem DC to the cloud.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Security fundamentals

Networking basics

Backup and recovery

ISO 27001 awareness

Cabling experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Tools

VMware ESXi 7+

Proxmox

Hyper-V

Microsoft Server 2016+

Rocky Linux Server

Storage Area Network

Microsoft 365 administration

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring to ensure seamless integration of system architecture components.
• Monitor VMware datacenter health using pre-existing management tools, respond to hardware issues, and assist in building, testing, and maintaining new servers as necessary.
• Maintain internal infrastructure, including servers, printers, security updates, antivirus, and patch management console.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration tests to assess system security.
• Serve as level 2 support, collaborating with IT Admin and other teams to troubleshoot, identify root causes, and provide technical support when required.
• Perform routine/scheduled audits of systems, including verifying backups.
• Represent the IT department during audits such as ISO 27001 or others as applicable
• Microsoft 365 management, integrate the on-prem DC to the cloud

Skills/Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in IT and System Administration management.
• Expertise in VMware ESXi 7+, Proxmox, or Hyper-V (advanced to expert level).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Server 2016+ (advanced to expert level).
• Strong knowledge of Rocky Linux Server (advanced to expert level).
• Skilled in troubleshooting hardware, software, and user issues.
• Preferred experience in cabling and infrastructure setup.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience with storage area network devices.
• Cybersecurity-oriented mindset to prevent denial of service attacks and ensure robust system protection.
• Microsoft 365 administration (Expert is a must)

Educational Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field.
• Any IT infrastructure certifications are a plus (e.g., CompTIA, VMware, Microsoft, Cisco, etc.)

Shift:

From 12 pm - 9 pm or 1 pm - 10 pm