System Administrator

Coforge; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge Philippines seeks an experienced System Administrator to manage enterprise server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, storage systems, databases and OSs. The role emphasizes high availability, security and performance of critical IT environments.

You will maintain Windows and Linux servers, oversee VMware/Hyper-V, ensure backups and DR readiness, perform patches and tuning, and document infrastructure. Certifications and cloud exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a System Administrator or Infrastructure Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux server operating systems.
• Experience with virtualization, storage, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise server infrastructure across physical and virtual environments.
• Manage Windows and/or Linux server operating systems.
• Maintain and monitor virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Support storage systems, backup solutions, and disaster recovery processes.
• Install, configure, and maintain databases and server applications.
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, server, storage, and OS-related issues.
• Ensure security policies and IT best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business-critical applications.
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation.

Skills

Server Administration

Windows/Linux

VMware/Hyper-V

Backup & DR

Infrastructure Monitoring

Troubleshooting

IT Security Best Practices

Job description

System Administrator (Server Infrastructure)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced System Administrator to manage and support enterprise server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, storage systems, databases, and operating systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in maintaining critical IT environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise server infrastructure across physical and virtual environments.
• Manage Windows and/or Linux server operating systems.
• Maintain and monitor virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Support storage systems, backup solutions, and disaster recovery processes.
• Install, configure, and maintain databases and server applications.
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, server, storage, and OS-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and IT best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business-critical applications.
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a System Administrator or Infrastructure Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Server Hardware Administration
• Windows and/or Linux Operating Systems
• Database Administration and Support
• Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and performance management tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as Microsoft, VMware, Linux, or Storage Administration are an advantage.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a plus.
• Experience working in ITIL-based environments.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on enterprise-grade infrastructure.
• Collaborative and technology-driven work environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.