Network Infrastructure Engineer (Permanent – Onsite – Kanto, Japan)

A contact in our network has shared an opening for a Network Infrastructure Engineer at Foredge Corporation, a dynamic firm specializing in providing ICT (Information and Communication Technology) basic network equipment and solutions with data transmission as its core. This full-time, permanent position, based onsite in the Kanto region of Japan, offers a competitive monthly salary ranging from ¥200,000 – ¥350,000, along with transportation cost reimbursement and a monthly skill allowance. Overseas applicants are welcome, and visa sponsorship is available.

Foredge Corporation, established in 2011, is headquartered in Shenzhen and has a global footprint, with products sold in over 120 countries. They are recognized as a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production, sales, and services, focusing deeply on scenario and solution innovation with over 200 patents. In this role, you will be responsible for network or server infrastructure projects for their clients, covering planning, design, testing, operation, and maintenance, as well as a wide range of network security-related projects.

What You’ll Be Doing: Building and Securing Network Infrastructure for Diverse Clients

As a Network Infrastructure Engineer, your core mission will be to design, plan, implement, and maintain robust network and server infrastructures for a diverse range of clients. Your responsibilities will span the entire network lifecycle, from initial conceptualization to ongoing operations and security.

• Network Planning and Design: You will be instrumental in network planning and design for various client projects. This involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand their business requirements and translating those into detailed network architectures. You’ll specify network topologies, select appropriate routers, switches, and firewalls, define IP addressing schemes, and plan for scalability, performance, and reliability, ensuring the network effectively supports client operations.
• Network Testing, Operation, and Maintenance: You will actively participate in network testing, performing rigorous validation of new designs and configurations before deployment to ensure functionality and performance. Following deployment, you’ll be responsible for the operation and maintenance of client networks. This includes monitoring network health, managing configurations, optimizing traffic flow, and performing routine tasks to ensure continuous availability and efficiency, minimizing downtime for mission-critical systems.
• Wide Range of Network Security Related Projects: Depending on your experience and track record, you will be involved in a wide range of network security related projects. This could include implementing advanced firewall configurations, deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), configuring VPNs, establishing secure remote access solutions, and ensuring compliance with various security policies and standards. Your contributions will be vital in safeguarding client data and infrastructure from cyber threats.
• Design and Build Operating Systems and Middleware: You will apply your knowledge to design and build operating systems (OS) and middleware environments. This includes working with platforms such as AWS, Azure (cloud services), and on-premises systems like Linux, Windows, and Unix. Your expertise will ensure that the underlying server infrastructure is robust, secure, and optimized to host client applications and services effectively.
• Design and Build Databases: You will have the opportunity to design and build databases for client projects. This involves working with various database management systems such as Oracle, SQL, and DB2. Your responsibilities could include schema design, performance tuning, and ensuring data integrity and security for critical data storage solutions that support network and server operations.
• Provide Help Desk and Customer Support: You will also engage in help desk and customer support activities. This involves responding to client inquiries, diagnosing and resolving technical issues related to network or server infrastructure, and providing clear, professional assistance to ensure client satisfaction. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts simply will be highly valued.
• Hardware and Software Asset Management: You will gain experience in tasks related to managing hardware and software assets within the network infrastructure. This could involve documenting configurations, tracking inventory, and ensuring that all components are properly maintained and updated for optimal performance and security.

What You’ll Bring: Essential Qualifications for a Network Engineer in Japan

To excel as a Network Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll need a blend of language proficiency, technical expertise in networking and servers, and practical experience in system design and operations.

• Bilingual Proficiency (Japanese & English): You must possess an upper middle level of Japanese language ability (approximately N3-N2 JLPT equivalent), crucial for effective communication within the team and with local clients. You also need Business Level English language proficiency (for technical documentation and global collaboration). The ability to use other languages is considered an advantage. This bilingual capability is essential for seamless integration into the Japanese work environment and serving diverse clients.
• Work Experience in Network or Server Design/Operations (6 months+): You must have work experience of 6 months or above in network or server design, planning, operation, and maintenance systems. This foundational experience demonstrates your practical understanding of core infrastructure responsibilities.
• Experience Living in Japan (2 years+): You are required to have experience of living in Japan for approximately 2 years or above. This indicates your familiarity with Japanese culture, customs, and daily life, which is beneficial for successful integration into the workplace.
• LAN and WAN Design/Configuration Experience (Advantageous): Experience in LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network) design/configuration is highly advantageous. This demonstrates your ability to plan and implement network topologies for various scales of client environments.
• Knowledge of Routers, Switches, and Firewalls (Advantageous): Having knowledge of routers, switches, and firewalls is highly advantageous. This includes understanding their functionalities, configuration basics, and their role in network connectivity and security.
• Ability to Design and Build OS/Middleware (Advantageous): The ability to design and build OS and middleware such as AWS, Azure, Linux, Windows, Unix, etc., is highly advantageous. This indicates your versatility in setting up and managing various server environments.
• Experience in Designing and Building Databases (Advantageous): Experience in designing and building databases such as Oracle, SQL, DB2, etc., is highly advantageous. This broadens your infrastructure capabilities beyond just networking and servers.
• Help Desk/Customer Support Experience (Advantageous): Experience in help desk, customer support, etc., is highly advantageous. This highlights your customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for client engagement.
• Bachelor’s Degree: A Bachelor’s degree holder in the field of information and technology, or other related majors, is required. This academic foundation provides essential theoretical knowledge for IT and networking.

Benefits: Supporting Your Growth and Well-being in Japan

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the continuous professional development and well-being of their engineers.

• Engineer Support System: A robust support system for engineers is in place, including congratulatory money for the acquisition of qualifications (encouraging continuous learning), access to a library of technical related books, and assistance for technical training programs.
• Employee Consultation: Access to professional counselors for employee consultation, providing support for personal and professional well-being.
• Employee Exchange Events: Opportunity to participate in employee exchange events held twice a year, fostering team spirit and networking across the company.
• Employee Training: Benefit from business and communication training provided twice a year, enhancing professional soft skills alongside technical expertise.
• Employee Referrals: Participation in employee referrals programs.
• Health and Employment Insurance: Comprehensive health and employment insurance coverage.
• Welfare Annuity Insurance: Contribution to welfare annuity insurance (pension).
• Other Benefits: Various other benefits common in Japanese employment.

Work-Life Balance:

• Days Off: Enjoy 2 days off per week (Saturday and Sunday), promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Public Holidays: Observe all public holidays as per Japanese law.
• New Year Days Off: Specific New Year days off are provided.
• Specified Holidays: Benefit from specified holidays for significant life events, including marriage, child birth, etc.

Contract Renewal:

• No Maximum Number of Times: There is no maximum number of times in regards to contract renewal, offering stability for long-term career growth with the company.