Sr. Server Engineer (A Group IT )-Houston, TX

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-Edge Corporation in Houston, TX seeks an senior Server Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy and manage large-scale Windows and Linux environments across on‑premises and cloud. You will lead HA/DR, security hardening, virtualization, and automation to ensure high availability and secure operations.

Responsibilities include documenting architectures, coordinating with global teams, monitoring performance with tools like Zabbix or SolarWinds, and implementing compliant, scalable server

Qualifications

• 10+ years architecting and managing Windows/Linux servers in large enterprises.
• Proficient in VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V; cloud infrastructure experience (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Deep server security, patching, and vulnerability remediation practices.
• Experience SAN/NAS storage, RAID, backups with Veeam/Commvault/Veritas.
• Design HA/DR with clustered servers, replication, and failover strategies.
• Monitor and tune server performance; optimize resources for uptime.
• Strong scripting in PowerShell, Bash, Python for automation.
• Expert in Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu).
• Use SCCM for configuration automation and compliance enforcement.
• Know ISO27001/ISO30100, GDPR, HIPAA; maintain audit-ready configs.
• Document server builds, runbooks, inventories, change records.
• Communicate with IT, security, production, mgmt; global teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation for server architecture, configurations, and assets.
• Collaborate with production, management, IT to align server designs.
• Oversee daily health of on‑prem and virtualized servers; manage VMs.
• Apply hardening, access control, and timely OS/security patches.
• Use monitoring tools (Zabbix, SolarWinds) to track performance and uptime.
• Lead root-cause analysis for outages; manage backup/DR drills.
• Stay informed on new server technologies; propose upgrades.
• Coordinate deployments with overseas teams; share knowledge regionally.
• Manage secure remote access (RDP/SSH) and privileged access controls.

Skills

Server engineering

Virtualization

Security hardening

Storage management

HA/DR design

Monitoring & optimization

Automation scripting

OS expertise

Configuration management

Compliance & audit

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Global coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Admin

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

English (Required)

Chinese (Highly Preferred)

Tools

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Azure

AWS

GCP

SCCM

Veeam

Commvault

Veritas

Zabbix

SolarWinds

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Education Requirements

• Bachelors: Computer Information Systems, Server Administration, or related degree (Preferred)
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Admin, VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or similar (Preferred)
• Languages: English (Required), Chinese (Highly Preferred)

Skill Requirements

• Server Engineering Expertise: 10+ years of experience in architecting, deploying, and managing Windows and Linux servers in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Virtualization & Cloud Technologies: Proficient in VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V, and hands‑on experience with cloud‑based infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP) for hybrid server environments.
• Server Security & Hardening: Deep understanding of server security best practices, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Storage Management: Experience managing SAN/NAS environments, RAID configurations, and backups using enterprise tools like Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas.
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Proven ability to design and maintain HA/DR solutions for critical systems including clustered server configurations and replication strategies.
• System Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Skilled in monitoring server health, analyzing logs, tuning system performance, and managing resource allocation to maximize uptime.
• Automation & Scripting: Strong knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to automate server provisioning, configuration, and patching tasks.
• Operating System Expertise: Deep knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), and experience managing mixed OS environments.
• Configuration Management: Experience with tools such as SCCM for configuration automation and compliance enforcement.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, ISO 30100, GDPR, HIPAA) and experience ensuring system configurations meet audit and compliance standards.
• Documentation & Change Management: Strong organizational and documentation skills to maintain server build sheets, runbooks, inventory logs, and change records.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively with IT, security, production, and management teams to align system capabilities with business needs.
• Global Team Coordination: Experience working with remote/global teams (e.g., China/India) for system rollouts, upgrades, and technical documentation exchange.

Job Responsibilities

1. Server Infrastructure Documentation & Organization:
   • Maintain comprehensive documentation for server architecture, configuration settings, virtual environments, patch levels, licensing, and physical asset tracking.
   • Ensure server rooms and racks are well‑organized, secure, and compliant with safety and access protocols.
2. Cross‑Department Collaboration:
   • Partner with production, management, and IT teams to ensure server solutions support operational needs and performance objectives.
   • Translate business requirements into scalable and secure server implementations.
3. Data Center & Server Management:
   • Oversee daily health of on‑premises and virtualized server environments.
   • Manage physical server hardware, firmware updates, virtual machines, and cloud‑hosted instances to maintain service availability.
4. Server Security & Compliance:
   • Apply system hardening, manage access controls, and ensure timely application of OS and security patches.
   • Implement and enforce compliance with data protection regulations and internal security policies.
5. System Monitoring & Performance Optimization:
   • Utilize monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, SolarWinds) to track server performance, storage capacity, and uptime.
   • Proactively identify and address resource bottlenecks and performance degradation.
6. Incident Response & Recovery:
   • Lead root cause analysis and remediation for server‑related incidents, including unplanned outages or data integrity concerns.
   • Oversee backup/restore processes, disaster recovery drills, and business continuity planning.
7. Continuous Improvement:
   • Stay informed on emerging server technologies, operating system updates, and hardware trends.
   • Recommend upgrades and process improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
8. Training & Global Coordination:
   • Work with overseas counterparts to coordinate server deployments, troubleshoot issues, and align global IT standards.
   • Share documentation, configurations, and system knowledge across regions to support consistency.
9. Remote Access & System Access Controls:
   • Manage secure remote access solutions including RDP gateways, SSH tunneling, and privileged access management.
   • Administer server login policies and coordinate with badge system administrators for physical access to server facilities.