Senior System Administrator

Paynamics; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paynamics Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior System Administrator to manage enterprise systems, servers, and cloud infrastructure in a hybrid Makati setup. You will handle identity and access reviews, ISMS compliance, incident response, and IT projects with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in system administration, strong cloud and security knowledge, and experience with monitoring tools. Certifications such as ITIL or MCSA are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in system administration with cloud exposure.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure management and enterprise tools.
• Familiarity with ISMS, audits, and security practices.
• Certifications like ITIL or MCSA are an advantage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise systems, servers, cloud infrastructure, and IT resources.
• Manage identity and access controls, including provisioning and access reviews.
• Oversee IT service management processes, incident handling, and service requests.
• Support ISMS compliance and audit requirements.
• Lead or support IT projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Monitor and optimize IT-related costs (infrastructure, licenses, vendors).
• Maintain documentation and governance for continuous improvement.

Skills

System administration

Cloud management

Network administration

Security patching

Monitoring tools

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

Kaseya

SolarWinds

ManageEngine

Job description

Join Our Team at Paynamics Technologies Inc.!

Company Description

As a BSP-licensed Electronic Money Issuer and Registered Operator of Payment Systems, Paynamics is a trusted leader in the fintech space.

We deliver end-to-end payment infrastructure that empowers every layer of the economy—from SMEs and conglomerates to government agencies and financial institutions. Whether it's payment acceptance, disbursement, or full wallet ecosystems, our modular platforms are designed to address the complexities of scale, compliance, and interoperability.

Through our secure and innovative technologies, we help shape and empower the Philippines' digital landscape—driving financial inclusion, enabling digital transformation, and building a more connected, digital‑first economy.

Senior System Administrator

Location: Makati City

Work Set-up: Hybrid

Job Description

• Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise systems, servers, cloud infrastructure, and IT resources.
• Manage identity and access controls, including user provisioning, modifications, revocation, and access reviews.
• Oversee IT service management processes, incident handling, and service request resolution.
• Support the implementation of security controls and compliance with Information Security Management System (ISMS) and audit requirements.
• Lead or support IT projects, proof‑of‑concept (POC) initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Monitor and optimize IT‑related costs, including infrastructure, software licenses, subscriptions, and vendor services.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational reports, and governance processes to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent academic background.
• At least 5 years of experience in system administration, with exposure to cloud infrastructure and enterprise system management tools.
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure management, deployment, and system optimization.
• Solid experience in network and server administration, security patching, system monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in system administration and monitoring tools such as Kaseya, SolarWinds, ManageEngine, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability or experience guiding junior team members and supporting cross‑functional initiatives.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, MCSA, or equivalent are an advantage.

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