Senior System Administrator / Manager – Windows (IT)

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic and stable company culture

Performance bonus

Birthday off

Close to subway stations

Job summary

A prominent technology firm in Hong Kong seeks an experienced IT Administrator with skills in Windows Server and Active Directory management. Responsibilities include maintaining server environments, ensuring compliance with SFC regulations, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in IT administration, strong PowerShell scripting capabilities, and good communication skills in Mandarin and English. Certifications like MCSE or MCSA are preferred, along with knowledge in hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Proven experience supporting SFC-regulated environments.
• Experience in scripting with PowerShell and familiarity with virtualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Monitor server performance and troubleshoot incidents.
• Design and test backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Serve as technical lead on infrastructure changes.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Active Directory Management

PowerShell Scripting

SFC Compliance Experience

Performance Monitoring

Backup and Disaster Recovery

Vendor Management

Hybrid Environment Experience

Communication Skills in Mandarin

ITIL/ITSM Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

VMware

Backup Tools

Job description

Benefits

• Dynamic and stable company culture
• Performance bonus / Birthday off
• A few minutes' walk from subway stations

Responsibilities

• Windows Server & Infrastructure Administration: Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IIS.
• System Health & Performance Monitoring: Monitor and tune server performance, apply patches, and troubleshoot incidents.
• SFC Regulatory Compliance: Implement and audit controls to meet SFC regulations and support audit readiness.
• Backup, DR & Business Continuity: Design, maintain, and test data backup and DR plans for mission-critical finance systems.
• Automation & Scripting: Automate maintenance tasks using PowerShell scripts.
• Project Advisory & Collaboration: Serve as technical lead on infrastructure changes and collaborate cross-functionally with security, network, and cloud teams.
• Mentoring & Leadership: Mentor junior admins to strengthen the team's skills.
• Vendor & License Management: Manage vendors, negotiate support contracts, and oversee the licensing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Windows Server and Active Directory administration, with PowerShell scripting experience.
• Proven experience supporting SFC-regulated environments or within audit-focused financial institutions.
• Experience in scripting and automation skills in PowerShell, plus familiarity with virtualization tools (Storage and VMware).
• Knowledge of ITIL/ITSM, finance IT compliance frameworks.
• Certifications such as MCSE, MCSA preferred.
• Preferred experience with trading platforms.
• Preferred experience with Linux and cloud integrations.
• Exposure to hybrid environments combining on-prem and cloud infrastructure.
• Good communication in Mandarin and English.