Senior IT Support Engineer

IQEQ; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

IQEQ is seeking an experienced IT Support Engineer (Level 3) in the Philippines to handle complex technical escalations, lead Microsoft 365 deployments, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires over 5 years of IT experience, especially in Microsoft 365 environments, and a strong networking background. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, documentation, and client communication to ensure efficient IT infrastructure management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant IT experience; MSP or MSSP background preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 environment buildouts and migrations.
• Strong networking background including Cisco Meraki.

Responsibilities

• Handle escalated tickets and project assignments.
• Lead Microsoft 365 environment buildouts and migrations.
• Provide expert troubleshooting for client networks.

Skills

Microsoft 365 environment buildouts

PowerShell scripting

Cisco Meraki

network troubleshooting

client communication

Education

5+ years of IT experience

Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Tools

Microsoft 365

Cisco Meraki

PowerShell

Job description

Company Overview

IQ‑EQ is a leading Investor Services group providing end‑to‑end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance for the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and manage assets under administration exceeding US$750 billion, working with 13 of the world’s top‑15 private equity firms.

Job Description

The IT Support Engineer (Level 3) is the top internal technical escalation resource, handling complex tickets and project assignments from the service dispatcher. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, the role leads new client onboarding and infrastructure deployments, drives process documentation, and mentors junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and work all escalated tickets and project assignments through the service dispatcher; maintain clear, timely communication with the dispatcher on status, timelines, and capacity.
• Work directly with the Engineering Manager and dispatcher to ensure project tasks and escalated tickets are resolved within SLA.
• Act as the highest internal escalation tier, diagnosing and resolving complex technology issues across client environments.
• Establish, document, and implement technology processes and procedures; maintain and improve the shared knowledge base.
• Identify and resolve root causes of escalated and recurring issues in coordination with the engineering team.
• Coordinate with the dispatcher for scheduling onsite client visits and project‑related travel.
• Enter time accurately on all tickets and project tasks to ensure proper client billing.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on our clients and operations.

Microsoft 365 & Cloud Administration

• Lead Microsoft 365 environment buildouts and migrations (tenant‑to‑tenant, on‑premises to cloud, Google Workspace to M365).
• Architect and administer Microsoft 365 E5 and EMS E3 environments including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Purview.
• Design and enforce Microsoft Entra ID configurations including Conditional Access, PIM, identity governance, and enterprise application integrations.
• Own Microsoft Intune device management strategy for Windows 11 Pro, macOS, iOS, and Android (BYOD via Company Portal).
• Develop and maintain PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API scripts at an intermediate‑to‑advanced level to automate administrative tasks and client environment management.

Networking – Cisco Meraki

• Architect and deploy Cisco Meraki solutions including MX security appliances, MS switching, and MR wireless for new and existing client environments.
• Design network segmentation (VLANs), firewall policies, content filtering, VPN configurations, and IDS/IPS settings.
• Provide expert‑level troubleshooting for routing, DNS, NAT, and connectivity issues across client networks.
• Lead network infrastructure replacement projects during new client onboarding and refresh cycles.

Client & Project Support

• Lead new client onboarding deployments including onsite network infrastructure replacement and back‑end Microsoft 365, Intune, and Entra ID configurations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of our technology stack, ensuring alignment with business goals and security standards.
• Provide clear, professional communication to clients on project status, technical findings, and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and efficiency of managed client IT infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant IT experience; MSP or MSSP background strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft 365 environment buildouts and migrations, with deep expertise in Microsoft 365 E5, EMS E3, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Intune, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Intermediate‑to‑advanced PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API scripting skills. Strong networking background: routers, DNS, VLANs, NAT, VPN, and Cisco Meraki platform experience.
• Workstation and server experience: Windows 11, Windows Server (Azure VM and physical), macOS.
• Proven ability to manage a high‑complexity workload within a dispatcher‑assigned service model while maintaining clear communication on priorities and timelines.
• Excellent communication skills; capable of providing email, phone, and onsite support. High level of accuracy and attention to detail; disciplined in time entry and documentation practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC‑300)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104)
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD‑102)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ‑500)

Additional Credentials

• Cisco Meraki CMNO (advanced) or CMNA with significant deployment experience
• ITIL Practitioner or Intermediate‑level certification
• Experience working with Microsoft Purview, Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ‑140), or hybrid identity implementations
• Experience using IT Glue or a similar documentation platform