Senior-Network Support

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”Job PurposeThe Contingent Senior Network Administrator is responsible for maintaining a secure, reliable, well-documented, and resilient network and infrastructure environment while supporting operational efficiency, security posture, disaster recovery readiness, and collaboration with corporate Honda teams.Primary Focus• LAN/WAN/WLAN/VPN/IPSec Tunnels, MPLS, firewalls, data center, monitoring, NTP, latency, and reliable connectivity. Security & Risk Focus • Firewall governance, vulnerability remediation, access controls, DLP, CrowdStrike, Windows Firewall, threat protection, and audit evidence. Operational Focus• Documentation, asset inventory, disaster recovery, environmental inspection, alerts, automation, AI-assisted analysis, and continuous improvement.Key AccountabilitiesNetwork & Infrastructure AdministrationDesign, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/WLAN/VPN), firewalls, cloud services, Active Directory, and related systems to ensure availability, performance, and security.Security & Access ManagementManage firewall policies, network access controls, vulnerability remediation, authentication, and role-based access in alignment with cybersecurity, compliance, and least-privilege standards.Monitoring, Operations & Disaster RecoveryMonitor network and system health, maintain logging and alerting solutions, support disaster recovery and data center operations, and ensure accurate documentation, asset management, and configuration backups.Cloud & Server AdministrationAdminister Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Azure infrastructure, storage, backups, and network security services to support business operations.Automation & Continuous ImprovementLeverage PowerShell, Python, IaC tools, AI-assisted technologies, and process automation to improve operational efficiency, standardize IT processes, and enhance service delivery.Qualifications, Experience, and Skills• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; 10+ years of practical network administration, infrastructure operations, troubleshooting, security operations, and enterprise support experience in high-demand environments.• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, IPSec tunnels, NAT, Access Control List (ACLs), Aruba switching, wireless infrastructure, routing, switching, WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, 802.1X, monitoring, and network documentation. Experience with vulnerability management, firewall governance, privileged access, endpoint protection, DLP, auditing, disaster recovery, data center operations, and risk management.• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Cisco Security/Firewall, Aruba, Microsoft, Azure infrastructure, security, cloud, or equivalent demonstrated experience are preferred.• Physically capable of lifting and handling network hardware and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when required.• Travel will be occasionally required.Strong documentation discipline, including configuration records, diagrams, change notes, incident notes, evidence packages, and repeatable procedures.• Advanced troubleshooting ability using logs, packet captures, monitoring data, latency measurements, configuration review, and structured root-cause analysis.• Collaborative working style with the ability to coordinate across local IS, corporate Honda teams, security teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple operational priorities while maintaining change control and risk awareness.• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify automation, AI, process standardization, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.Documentation, Compliance & Review Expectations• Maintain current network diagrams, firewall rules, asset inventory, data inventory references, IP addressing information, monitoring documentation, escalation paths, and recovery procedures.• Create clear documentation for operational handoff, audit support, incident response, change management, and recurring review activities.• Participate in regular reviews of firewall rules, access rights, privileged access, vulnerability remediation, NAC exceptions, DR procedures, environmental alerts, and high-risk infrastructure changes.• Protect confidential and sensitive information when using AI, automation, documentation, logs, and diagnostic data.Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.Job SummaryJob number: 11880Profession: Information Technology