Systems Administrator L3 Support Night Shift

First Focus AU; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,320,000 - 1,581,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

10 paid study days per year; certs and

salary increases for approved certs (T

HMO from Day 1 including one dependent

Dental cover

Free Uprise coaching

Job summary

First Focus is seeking an experienced L3 Support/Systems Administrator to join our Manila team, supporting a portfolio of US-based clients. Youll work across Microsoft environments, cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure, solving meaningful technical challenges that keep every day interesting.

Youll spend most of your time tackling Level 2-3 tickets and escalations, supporting a diverse MSP customer base, improving documentation and processes, and helping our Service Desk become even

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Systems Administration experience, ideally within an MSP.
• Strong Windows Server administration experience.
• Excellent VMware and/or Hyper-V knowledge.
• Experience supporting Azure, Microsoft 365 and Intune.
• Strong networking skills, including DNS, DHCP, VPNs and switching.
• Experience with Meraki and WatchGuard firewalls.
• Familiarity with ConnectWise RMM, IT Glue and Auvik.
• Interest in AI technologies and modern automation.
• Excellent communication skills with a genuine customer-first mindset.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to help teammates succeed.
• Candidates must be amenable to working any shift between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM CST.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex Level2-3 support requests and escalations.
• Administer Windows Server environments and Active Directory.
• Support VMware and Hyper-V virtual infrastructure.
• Manage Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune environments.
• Troubleshoot networking issues across switching, routing, VPNs and wireless.
• Support Meraki and WatchGuard networking solutions.
• Use ConnectWise RMM, IT Glue and Auvik to proactively support client environments.
• Assist with documentation, standards and continual process improvement.
• Mentor Tier 1 technicians through coaching and technical guidance.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working across multiple managed clients.

Skills

Windows Server administration

VMware/Hyper-V knowledge

Azure / Microsoft 365 / Intune

Networking (DNS/DHCP/VPNs/Switching)

Meraki / WatchGuard firewalls

ConnectWise RMM / IT Glue / Auvik

AI & automation interest

Customer-focused communication

Mentorship / teamwork

Tools

ConnectWise RMM

IT Glue

Auvik

Meraki

WatchGuard

Azure

Intune

Microsoft 365

Hyper-V

VMware

Job description

Job Description:

Ever fixed a server, calmed down a client, mentored a junior tech, and still made it home in time?

Good. Youll fit right in.

First Focus is looking for an experienced L3 Support/Systems Administrator to join to join our Manila team, supporting a portfolio of US-based clients. Youll work across diverse Microsoft environments, cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure, solving meaningful technical challenges that keep every day interesting.

Youll spend most of your time tackling Level 2-3 tickets and escalations, supporting a diverse MSP customer base, improving documentation and processes, and helping our Service Desk become even better than it already is.

If you like variety, enjoy learning new technologies, and secretly get a little excited when someone says "thats a weird one...", keep reading.

About First Focus

First Focus has spent more than 15 years becoming Australias leading Managed Service Provider. Weve been recognised as Australias #1 MSP by Cloudtango for nine consecutive years, and were still growing.

Today were approaching 500 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, delivering outstanding IT services to thousands of users every day.

We believe smart people do their best work when theyre trusted, supported and given room to grow. We dont hire superheroes. We hire great people who enjoy solving problems together.

One of the values wed love you to bring is Be the Solution. We take ownership, work together and leave things better than we found them. You can learn more about our values here: https://www.firstfocus.com.au/about-us/

Why youll love working here

• Work across a huge variety of Microsoft, cloud and networking environments.
• Join a highly experienced MSP team where youll keep learning every week.
• Mentor junior technicians and help shape the next generation of engineers.
• Exposure to modern technologies including AI-driven tools and automation.
• A culture where knowledge sharing is encouraged, not hoarded.
• Plenty of opportunity to progress into engineering, consulting or technical leadership.

What youll be doing

• Resolve complex Level2-3 support requests and technical escalations.
• Administer Windows Server environments and Active Directory.
• Support VMware and Hyper-V virtual infrastructure.
• Manage Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune environments.
• Troubleshoot networking issues across switching, routing, VPNs and wireless.
• Support Meraki and WatchGuard networking solutions.
• Use ConnectWise RMM, IT Glue and Auvik to proactively support client environments.
• Assist with documentation, standards and continual process improvement.
• Mentor Tier 1 technicians through coaching and technical guidance.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working across multiple managed clients.

What youll bring

• 5+ years of Systems Administration experience, ideally within an MSP.
• Strong Windows Server administration experience.
• Excellent VMware and/or Hyper-V knowledge.
• Experience supporting Azure, Microsoft 365 and Intune.
• Strong networking skills, including DNS, DHCP, VPNs and switching.
• Experience with Meraki and WatchGuard firewalls.
• Familiarity with ConnectWise RMM, IT Glue and Auvik.
• Interest in AI technologies and modern automation.
• Excellent communication skills with a genuine customer-first mindset.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to help teammates succeed.
• Candidates must be amenable to working any shift between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM CST.
  (between 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM PH Time)

• Competitive salary package of up to ₱130,000 per month, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• "Never Stop Growing", 10 paid study days every year, certification exam paid, plus salary increases for approved certifications (conditions apply).
• HMO from Day 1, including one dependent and dental cover.
• Free Uprise access with confidential one-on-one coaching.

• ₱20,000 Employee Referral Program.
• ₱10,000 MVP Award.
• Regular social events, EOFY celebrations and Christmas parties.
• Loyalty bonuses*.
• Modern offices in Ortigas and Alabang.

Office locations:

29th Floor, Robinsons Cyberscape Gamma, Topaz Road, Ortigas, Pasig City

26th Floor, Axis Tower One Building, Filinvest Avenue, Alabang, Muntinlupa

If youre looking for real technical challenges, great teammates, modern technology, genuine career growth, and an MSP that believes IT should actually be enjoyable, wed love to hear from you.

Neurodiversity: First Focus welcomes applications from Neurodiverse candidates. We recommend & appreciate disclosure along with the application so that a copy of our Neurodiversity Statement can be provided outlining the flexible options we can offer to best showcase your skills.

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