Senior Systems Administrator

Philippines Permanent PHP100,000 - PHP125,000 per month (PHP1,200,000 - PHP1,500,000 per year) View Job Description
This role supports and leads the Makati office by managing advanced systems and network operations alongside key facilities and site leadership responsibilities. They ensure the stability and security of the local IT environment while shaping workplace culture, driving operational improvements, and providing strategic guidance to enhance overall office performance.
  • Experience a blend of systems administration and leadership
  • Help shape the future of enterprise storage

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in enterprise storage solutions, trusted by millions across 200+ countries for delivering resilient, high-performance, and flexible data infrastructure. With a strong culture of innovation and collaboration, they offer a dynamic environment where bold ideas and meaningful impact thrive.

Job Description

  • Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs to ensure secure, reliable connectivity across all company sites.
  • Act as onsite technical hands for IT and engineering teams, assisting with hardware installations, equipment moves, basic troubleshooting, and coordination of local resources. Support data center, lab, and network room operations at the Makati site, including physical installation work, cabling, labelling, and adherence to security and safety protocols.
  • Provide Tier 3 support for global helpdesk escalations, resolving complex workstation, server, and application issues for both onsite and remote staff.
  • Oversee global Windows, Linux, and UNIX environments, including user management, system updates, storage administration, and virtualization platforms such as VMware or Xen.
  • Continuously track the health of the global network monitoring availability, latency, and throughput and respond quickly to outages or performance problems.
  • Lead or assist in deploying new IT initiatives, infrastructure enhancements, and security projects for the Philippines office and other locations.
  • Facilities & Operations Leadership: Serve as the primary facilities and site lead for the Makati office, fostering a professional, collaborative, and high‑performance work environment. Develop and recommend a strategic facilities plan covering space design, seating, expansion or consolidation, amenities, ergonomics, visitor experience, and security to align with corporate and IT requirements.
  • Vendor Management: Manage relationships with facility-related vendors and service providers such as building management, security, cleaning, maintenance, utilities, and office supply partners from selection and contracts to service levels and performance assessments.

The Successful Applicant

  • Possesses strong technical expertise in server and storage administration, core networking concepts such as switching, routing, VLANs, VPNs, Wi‑Fi, and firewalls, as well as system monitoring, patch management, and security best practices.
  • Shows excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, confidently representing the Makati office to corporate leadership while clearly conveying expectations to local teams and vendors.
  • Demonstrates a proactive leadership style and strong sense of ownership, comfortably proposing improvements, escalating issues when needed, and ensuring initiatives are successfully completed.
  • Exhibits strong organizational and vendor management capabilities, effectively managing contracts, service-level agreements, and multiple operational responsibilities at once.
  • Brings a service‑driven mindset focused on cultivating a positive workplace culture, with a genuine commitment to maintaining a secure, reliable, and employee‑friendly IT environment.
  • Able to work onsite five days a week, with flexibility to adjust work hours when required for global collaboration, maintenance activities, or urgent incidents.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary offer
  • Qualification for an incentive bonus program after successfully completing 6 months in the company.
  • Comprehensive package of benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and stock options.
Contact
Keith Saique
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6920793
Phone number
+63277955039

Job summary

Function
IT
Sub Sector
Senior Technical
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Philippines
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Keith Saique
Consultant contact
+63277955039
Job Reference
JN-012026-6920793

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.