Senior Systems Engineer - MSP (Azure & 365)

First Focus AU; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 1,828,000 - 2,190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

HMO + dependents

Study days + certification support

On-call rotation

Job summary

First Focus is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our Manila team, supporting a portfolio of US-based clients. You’ll work across Microsoft environments, cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure to solve meaningful technical challenges that keep every day interesting.

Your regular schedule aligns with Pacific Standard Time hours and includes a quarterly on-call rotation. The role offers hybrid work, opportunities to mentor others, and growth within a supportive MSP culture.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Systems Engineering experience, ideally in an MSP.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Azure and Windows Server.
• Advanced knowledge of VMware and Hyper-V.
• Excellent networking including firewalls, DNS and VPNs.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, MS-102) highly regarded.
• Mentoring and customer-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Resolve advanced infrastructure, cloud and networking issues across multiple client environments.
• Administer and support Microsoft 365, Windows Server and Azure platforms.
• Troubleshoot VMware, Hyper-V and virtualised infrastructure.
• Support enterprise networking including firewalls, routing, switching, VPNs and DNS.
• Manage Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and identity services.
• Support Azure IaaS services including storage, backups, virtual desktops and application gateways.
• Develop PowerShell automation and improve operational efficiency.
• Act as a senior escalation point for technical teams and mentor Systems Administrators.
• Participate in technical consultations with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Automation

Networking

Microsoft 365

Azure

Windows Server

Azure AD / Entra ID

Customer-focused

Education

Microsoft certifications AZ-104, AZ-305, MS-102

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Veeam

Datto

Job description

First Focus is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our Manila team, supporting a portfolio of US-based clients. You’ll work across Microsoft environments, cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure to solve meaningful technical challenges that keep every day interesting.

Your regular schedule aligns with Pacific Standard Time hours and includes a quarterly on-call rotation. The role offers hybrid work, opportunities to mentor others, and growth within a supportive MSP culture.