System Administrator

Phil-Data Business Systems, Inc.; Tanauan; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Phil-Data Business Systems, Inc. in the Philippines seeks a System Administrator to install, administer, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments while deploying VMware vSphere, managing storage, and ensuring security.

You will implement automation with PowerShell, design robust LAN/WAN architectures, and work with Cisco and Aruba equipment to support enterprise services. Strong documentation and collaboration across teams are vital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent required.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Experience designing and implementing LANs and WANs is a plus.
• Knowledge of virtualization and storage systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, administer, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments.
• Deploy and manage VMware vSphere workloads.
• Configure and maintain storage and backup solutions.
• Ensure security hardening and patch management.
• Automate tasks using PowerShell scripting.
• Collaborate on system design and improvements.

Skills

LAN design

TCP/IP

Cisco switching

VPNs

Routing protocols

Wi‑Fi standards

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

High Availability

PowerShell scripting

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

VMware vSphere

Dell EMC storage

Rubrik backup

Cisco Catalyst

Aruba networking

SAN / storage

Job description

About the role

System Administrator role responsible for installing, administering, and troubleshooting Windows Servers and related services. You will deploy and configure VMware vSphere environments, manage storage and backup systems, ensure system security, and automate tasks using scripting. You will collaborate on system design, implementation, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Install, administer, and troubleshoot Windows Servers (2016, 2019, 2022) and related services (AD, DNS, DHCP)
• Deploy, configure, and support VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter, vMotion, HA, DRS)
• Manage and maintain storage and backup systems (Dell, EMC, SAN, Dell DPS, Rubrik)
• Ensure system security through hardening, scanning, and patching
• Automate tasks using scripting (PowerShell) and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues
• Collaborate on system design, implementation, and continuous improvement

About you

• Strong background in LAN design and implementation
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, Cisco switching/routing (VLAN, Trunk, VRF, VSS, StackWise), VPNs (IPSEC, SSL), and routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IP Multicasting)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst and Aruba appliances
• Knowledge of 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi standards and wired mediums (CAT6, fiber optics)
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and High Availability
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and ability to produce detailed technical documentation
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Team-oriented, proactive, and self-motivating
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or equivalent
• Willing to work on shifting schedule, including weekends and holidays

About us

Phil-Data Business Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, and career development—are based on qualifications, skills, experience, performance, and business requirements. We provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination and in accordance with applicable Philippine labor laws.