System Administrator

The Wharf (Holdings) Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wharf (Holdings) Limited is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to install, manage and secure the firm’s information systems across AD, Exchange, Office 365 and cloud platforms. You will support on-site operations, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring compliance and timely responses.

The role requires strong English and Chinese communication, ability to work under pressure, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a sizeable firm.
• Hands-on experience in AD, Exchange, Office 365, WSUS/SCCM.
• Strong infrastructure skills in Server, SAN, Windows, VMware, SSLVPN, Veeam.
• Experience with Azure and AWS administration preferred.
• Vendor management experience with SI.
• Good knowledge of Ethernet, VLANs, QoS, routing, switching, IP addressing.
• Excellent English and Chinese; Putonghua required.
• Candidates with less experience may be considered as Assistant System Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Handle system installation, upgrade, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, patching, and monitoring of information systems.
• Manage system storage, backup, and restore operations.
• Assist in planning and implementing systems and network integrations.
• Configure security settings or access permissions.
• Analyze and report security breaches or attempted breaches.
• Liaise with vendors, suppliers, distributors and contract consultants.
• Evaluate new technologies to resolve business challenges.
• Mentor and guide junior staff on operation and configuration of systems.
• Prepare reports, procedures and manuals as required.
• Respond to urgent requests and provide after-hours support with company devices.

Skills

Strong communication in English & CNY

Prioritize effectively

Independent & well-organized

Detail-oriented

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science

Certifications (VCP/MCSE/CCNA/ITIL) beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

Microsoft Exchange

Office 365

WSUS/SCCM

VMware

Veeam

Azure Cloud

AWS

SSL VPN

Networking: VLANs/QoS/Routing/Switching

Job description

• handle system installation, upgrade, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, patching, and monitoring of information systems including Microsoft AD, Exchange email, VM platform and endpoints system
• managesystem storageand backup, and restore theoperations
• assist in planning and implementing systems and network integrations
• configure security settings or access permissions
• analyze and report computer system security breaches or attempted breaches
• liaise and coordinate with vendors, suppliers, distributors, and contract consultants
• evaluate new technologies and platforms to determine applicability to resolve business challenges
• mentor and guide junior staff on operation and configuration of systems
• prepare reports, business correspondences, procedures and manuals as required
• Timely respond and handle urgent business requests/system support during normal and non-office hours with company-assigned facilities including phone and laptop

Requirements:

• Degree holders in Information Technology / Computer Science or other related disciplines; VCP, MCSE, CCNA, ITIL would be an advantage
• minimum 5 years’ experience in sizeable firm
• solid hands-on experience in Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Microsoft Exchange,Office 365, WSUS / SCCM
• strong infrastructure skillsin Server, SAN, Windows, VMWare, SSLVPN andVeeam
• Experience in the administration of Azure Cloud, Office 365 and AWS is preferred
• experience in Vendor Management especially in dealing with SI
• good knowledge of enterprise Ethernet, VLANs, QOS, routing, switching and IP addressing
• detail-minded, committed to work and able to prioritize effectively
• Well organized and able to work independentlyunder pressure and tight deadlines
• good command of spoken and written English and Chinese, proficiency in Putonghua required

Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant System Administrator.

We work 5 days per week.

We are an equal opportunities employer and invite applications from all qualified candidates. Personal data collected will be treated in strict confidence and handled by authorized persons for recruitment-related purposes only within the Wharf Group. Applicants not hearing from us within 2 months may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Thank you for your interest in joining our Company.