Systems Administrator

SM Retail; Pasay; On-site; PHP 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

SM Retail in Pasay, Philippines is looking for a System Administrator responsible for ensuring stability and performance of IT infrastructure across multiple platforms. The role requires expertise in managing servers, operating systems, and cloud solutions.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in IT and have at least 5 years of relevant experience in systems administration. Responsibilities include system maintenance, performance optimization, and internal support.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in systems administration.
• Strong knowledge or expertise in Windows and Linux server environments.
• Experience with virtualization technologies and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain servers and hardware across on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems and server applications.
• Monitor and optimize system performance.

Skills

Windows server environments

Linux server environments

VMware

Cloud platforms

Automation/configuration management tools

Monitoring tools

Containerization

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Sangfor

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The System Administrator is responsible for ensuring the stability, reliability, and performance of SMRI IT Infrastructure across multiple platforms. The role not only supports internal systems but also serves as key point of contact for coordinating with IT Shared Services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain servers, operating systems, and hardware across on-premises (VMware, Sangfor) and cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure, Huawei)
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems, server applications, and hardware to ensure optimal performance
• Monitor and optimize system performance, including resource utilization and capacity planning
• Perform regular system updates, patching, and vulnerability management
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery plans
• Coordinate and manage system integration between different platforms
• Provide support for internal teams and end-users, including but not limited to system issues.
• Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaborate with IT Shared Services to design, implement and maintain infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or any related course
• At least 5 years of experience in systems administration.
• Strong knowledge or expertise of Windows and Linux server environments
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V, Sangfor) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Huawei)
• Experience with automation/configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, etc.)
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (SolarWinds, Prometheus, etc.)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPN, Routing)
• Relevant system administrator certifications (Microsoft, Linux, AWS) are a plus