Senior Systems & Network Engineer — On-Site (TX)

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII is seeking a Senior System/Network Engineer for on-site work in Austin or Houston, Texas. You will lead advanced network design and troubleshooting for POD testing operations and interface with Test and Production Engineers to resolve issues quickly.

The role requires 8–10 years in network technology, 5+ years Linux experience, and hands-on work with layer 2/3 switches and firewalls (Cisco, Mellanox, Palo Alto).

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Information Management, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or other related fields are required.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in network technology with proven design/implementation and complex troubleshooting; data center experience preferred.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on Linux experience with an understanding of networking.
• Hands‑on experience with layer 2/3 switches; Cisco preferred; Mellanox experience a plus.
• 3 years of hands‑on Application firewall experience with NAT; Palo Alto preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide level 2 network troubleshooting support on POD testing operations and resolve network issues promptly.
• Proactively engage with Test Engineer and Production Engineer on customer requests or issues to provide support.
• Build a new testing production network with a server room design per the customer’s IT standard; involve planning, design, and implementation.
• Travel may be required.
• Maintain North America inventory for the POD room and production floor; spare parts management included.
• Implement or improve the POD/Test network infrastructure per IT standards; standardize firewall operation configuration and security controls.
• Follow up with the local team on network configuration and testing failover regularly.
• Update site-level weekly reports for North America; hold weekly meetings on production issues.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Network design

Troubleshooting

Linux administration

Layer 2/3 switches

Cisco & Mellanox switching

Palo Alto firewall

CCNA certification

Documentation & reporting

English communication

Education

BA/BS in Information Management/Computer Engineering/IT

Tools

Linux

Cisco

Mellanox

Palo Alto

Job description

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII is seeking a Senior System/Network Engineer for on-site work in Austin or Houston, Texas. You will lead advanced network design and troubleshooting for POD testing operations and interface with Test and Production Engineers to resolve issues quickly.

The role requires 8–10 years in network technology, 5+ years Linux experience, and hands-on work with layer 2/3 switches and firewalls (Cisco, Mellanox, Palo Alto).