Associate Systems Engineer

Ubiquity; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubiquity seeks an Associate Systems Engineer to help design, implement, and support reliable IT infrastructure. You will work on Linux and Windows environments, support cloud platforms, and contribute to automation efforts across the Operations and Technology Team.

The role requires strong scripting skills, experience with virtualization, monitoring tools, and on-call rotation for 24/7 operations. On-site in BGC, Taguig, with opportunities to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems administration and engineering roles.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Linux environments; distros include Debian, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, or RHEL 7.
• Experience with cloud environments, preferably AWS/Azure.
• Knowledge of Cisco Umbrella or similar security tools.
• Experience performing maintenance on front end/middleware applications.
• Experience with VPN servers.
• 3+ years of Windows Server 2016/2019, Active Directory, DNS, and GPOs.
• Familiarity with WSUS patch management.
• Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Grafana, Zabbix).
• Understanding PCI compliance requirements.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware ESXi, Proxmox).
• Proficiency with Bash and PowerShell scripting.
• Interest in automation and experience with Ansible.
• Strong networking concepts (Layer 1-3, VLANs, routing).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; fluent English.
• Familiarity with ServiceDesk Plus.
• Nice to have: Remote management applications.
• Willingness to work on-site in BGC, Taguig.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to continuous improvement of system design and infrastructure for reliability and scalability.
• Provide system administration support to the Operations and Technology Team, including issue resolution.
• Identify vulnerabilities and performance gaps and implement improvements.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions to improve efficiency.
• Be on-call for 24/7 Systems Operations, responding to critical incidents.
• Perform regular maintenance of software applications and operating systems.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, change records, and system proposals.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Networking

Scripting

Automation

Monitoring

Cloud platforms

Tools

Grafana

Zabbix

VMware ESXi

Proxmox

ServiceDesk Plus

WSUS

Ansible

Cisco Umbrella

Job description

At Ubiquity, we live and breathe our mantra: Head, Heart, Hustle. This isn’t just a philosophy—it’s the foundation of who we are and what we do. As an Associate Systems Engineer, you’ll embody this mantra every day, delivering exceptional service with expertise, empathy, and a drive to succeed.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of system design and infrastructure architecture to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Provide system administration support to the Operations and Technology Team, including issue resolution and structured troubleshooting.
• Identify system vulnerabilities and performance gaps, and recommend or implement effective improvements.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Willing to work on a shifting schedule, and participate in the 24/7 Systems Operations Team on‑call rotation. Respond to and resolve critical system incidents in real time.
• Perform regular maintenance of software applications and operating systems.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including change records, validation documents, and system proposals or recommendations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems administration and engineering roles.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience working with Linux environments. Preferably with experience with the following distros: Debian, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, RHEL 7.
• Experience with cloud environments, preferably AWS/Azure, and other cloud providers.
• Knowledge and experience using Cisco Umbrella, or other similar applications.
• Experience performing maintenance and support tasks on front end/middleware applications.
• Experience with VPN servers.
• At least 3 years of working knowledge of Windows Server 2016/2019 and related services; including Active Directory Sites & Services, Active Directory Users & Computers, Group Policy Management, and DNS.
• Familiarity with Patch Management solution (WSUS).
• Familiarity with industry-standard monitoring and logging tools (i.e Grafana / Zabbix).
• Understanding of PCI compliance standards and requirements.
• Experience working with virtualization with hypervisors, preferably VMware ESXI and PROXMOX
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and PowerShell.
• Strong interest in automation and demonstrated experience using Ansible.
• Solid understanding of Layer 1-3 networking concepts, including VLANs and basic routing (preferred).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Strong proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems, particularly ServiceDesk Plus.
• Nice to have: Remote Management Application experience.
• Willingness to work on‑site in BGC, Taguig.

Why Join Us?

Head: Access to career development programs that help you grow professionally and personally.

Heart: Be part of a people‑first culture that values your contributions and supports your aspirations.

Hustle: Thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where your hard work and dedication are celebrated.

At Ubiquity, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a community that’s invested in your success.