Senior Systems Administrator | Microsoft 365 & Okta | Onsite | Up to PHP150K

Emapta; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 914,000 - 1,095,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential pay

HMO coverage with dependent on regular

Office location in Ortigas

Salary Advance Program

Emapta Academy upskilling

Gym access (24/7)

Job summary

Emapta Philippines is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator with deep Microsoft 365 and Okta expertise to manage identity, access, and security across a global IT environment. This full-time, onsite role at SM Mega Tower in Ortigas offers a night shift with weekends off and a salary up to PHP 150,000.

The ideal candidate will own Microsoft 365 and Okta configurations, drive reliability, disaster readiness, and operational efficiency while solving complex technical challenges in a cross-border

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional IT operations/systems administration experience
• Hands-on Microsoft 365 administration including Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online/OneDrive, Intune, CA controls
• Practical Okta administration experience with SSO, SAML/OIDC, MFA, lifecycle management, provisioning/deprovisioning
• Ownership of Microsoft 365 and Okta environments including configuration, administration, troubleshooting
• Ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and protect sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Set measurable service and system performance standards and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain security certifications and apply security, access, and control standards
• Identify IT cost-efficiency opportunities while preserving reliability and security
• Plan and run biannual disaster recovery exercises
• Define and monitor system uptime and availability for operational excellence
• Strengthen identity/access controls and security practices
• Maintain technical standards, change records, and procedures for consistency
• Review monitoring data and investigate incidents to root causes and resolution
• Use AI-assisted tools to aid troubleshooting and documentation with caution
• Maintain clear ownership and documentation across technical work, ensuring transparent handoffs

Skills

Microsoft 365

Okta

Entra ID

Exchange Online

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint Online/OneDrive

Intune

Conditional Access

audit/security controls

SSO

SAML/OIDC

MFA

user lifecycle administration

provisioning/deprovisioning

access troubleshooting

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

Okta

Job description

Own Microsoft 365 and Okta Across a Complex International IT Environment

Deep Microsoft 365 expertise. Independent Okta administration. Real ownership of the systems people rely on every day. As a Senior Systems Administrator specializing in Microsoft 365 and Okta, you'll manage identity, access, collaboration, endpoint controls, security, and system reliability across an international technology environment. Your work will strengthen uptime, access security, disaster readiness, and operational efficiency while giving you room to solve complex technical challenges. With Emapta, develop specialized cloud and identity expertise through a stable, long-term international career built for Top 1% talent.

Your Career Snapshot

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Night Shift, Weekends Off
• Salary: Up to PHP 150,000
• Work Setup: Onsite, SM Mega Tower, Ortigas

The Qualifications We Seek

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or an equivalent degree
• 3-5 years of professional experience in IT operations, systems administration, or a related technical environment
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365, including Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online/OneDrive, Intune, licensing, Conditional Access, and audit/security controls
• Practical experience managing Okta environments, including SSO and application integrations, SAML/OIDC, MFA, user lifecycle administration, group management, provisioning/deprovisioning, and access troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ownership of Microsoft 365 and Okta environments, including direct configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
• Strong Microsoft 365 capability with the confidence to manage Okta independently as part of daily IT operations
• Proven ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly, including validating outputs and protecting confidential or sensitive information

Your Daily Tasks

• Set measurable service and system performance standards, track progress, and stay accountable for continuous improvement
• Maintain required security certifications and uphold strong integrity in applying security, access, and control standards
• Identify and implement IT cost-efficiency opportunities while protecting reliability, security, and long-term business value
• Plan and run twice-yearly disaster recovery exercises, demonstrating resilience and disciplined follow-through against agreed recovery objectives
• Define, monitor, and improve system uptime and availability, with a strong results-oriented focus on measurable operational performance
• Strengthen infrastructure, identity and access controls, and security practices while prioritizing dependable service and team success
• Maintain clear technical standards, change records, and operating procedures to support consistency, accountability, and effective collaboration
• Review monitoring data and system alerts, investigate incidents, identify root causes, and persist through complex issues until resolution
• Use AI-assisted operations tools responsibly to improve troubleshooting and documentation, validating outputs and protecting sensitive information with sound judgment
• Maintain clear ownership, hand offs, and documentation across technical work, communicating transparently and addressing issues without ambiguity
• Seek feedback, share knowledge, and continuously refine systems, processes, and working practices to raise the standard of IT operations

Exciting Perks Await!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Night differential pay to maximize your earnings
• HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization
• Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/))
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines, where high-performing professionals build long-term global careers with leading international companies. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta delivers a workplace defined by stability, growth, and purpose. Here, your career moves forward with meaningful opportunities, world-class support, and a culture built for excellence.