Windows Server Administrator (L2/L3)

IT BY DESIGN; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO Day 1

Pet insurance Day 1

Group life insurance Day 1

Night shift differential 10%

SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG

Annual bonus

13th month pay

Meals and coffee/snacks

Shuttle service

SIL/VL accrual

Job summary

IT BY DESIGN in Taguig City is seeking an experienced Windows Server Engineer (L2/L3) to provide advanced Windows Server administration and infrastructure support across client environments. You will handle AD, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and server virtualization, while automating tasks with PowerShell and ensuring high availability and security.

You will work onsite in BGC, Taguig, on a night-shift schedule, with benefits including HMO, life/pet insurance, and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Windows Server Administrator/Engineer in MSP or managed services.
• Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server 2012–2022 and related services.
• Solid knowledge of AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP, DFS, and file/print services.
• Experience with virtualization, backup/recovery, and cloud integrations (Azure/AWS).

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments across client sites.
• Configure AD DS, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and related services; manage user/computer accounts.
• Monitor health, performance, capacity, and security; escalate incidents per ITIL.
• Support VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper-V; handle patching and upgrades.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks; assist on DR/BC planning.
• Work onsite in Taguig (BGC) on a night-shift schedule; participate in SLAs.

Skills

Windows Server admin

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

PowerShell

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Microsoft Hyper-V

Azure

AWS

ITIL

Tools

iDRAC

iLO

Dell/HP hardware

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Windows Server Engineer (L2/L3) to join our team and provide advanced Windows Server administration and infrastructure support across multiple client environments.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, server virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure technologies. You will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows Server environments, resolving complex technical incidents, and ensuring the stability, availability, performance, and security of client IT systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and newer versions).
• Manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), including user and computer accounts, security groups, Organizational Units (OUs), and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, DFS, file and print services.
• Perform server installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and routine maintenance.
• Monitor server health, performance, availability, and capacity.
• Troubleshoot complex Windows Server issues, including authentication, permissions, replication, connectivity, and system performance.
• Manage and support VMware vSphere/ESXi and/or Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
• Support Windows Server backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Perform server hardware troubleshooting for Dell PowerEdge and HPE ProLiant servers using iDRAC and iLO management tools.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues involving VLANs, subnetting, DNS, and basic firewall configurations.
• Support Windows Server workloads hosted in Microsoft Azure and/or AWS environments.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate server administration and routine operational tasks.
• Handle infrastructure incidents in accordance with ITIL processes, ensuring proper documentation, timely resolution, and escalation.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to maintain service quality and meet client service-level agreements (SLAs).

About You:

• Proven experience as a Windows Server Administrator, Windows Server Engineer, or Infrastructure Engineer in an MSP or managed services environment.
• Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, or newer).
• Solid knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, DFS, and file and print services.
• Experience with Active Directory replication, authentication, permissions, and domain troubleshooting.
• Practical experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi and/or Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Experience in server monitoring, patch management, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Windows Server backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience supporting physical server hardware, particularly Dell PowerEdge and HPE ProLiant.
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including VLANs, subnetting, DNS, and basic firewall troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS infrastructure services.
• Hands-on PowerShell scripting experience for Windows Server administration and automation.
• Experience handling infrastructure incidents in an ITIL-based service management environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting multiple client environments simultaneously is an advantage.
• Amenable to work onsite in BGC, Taguig City, on a night-shift schedule.
  
• HMO coverage effective Day 1 of employment
• Pet insurance effective Day 1 of employment
• Group life insurance effective Day 1 of employment
• Night Shift Differential – 10% for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM
• Government-Mandated Benefits – SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG
• Annual Performance Review and Bonus
• 13th Month Pay
• Subsidized Meals and Free Coffee/Snacks
• Shuttle Service
• Service Incentive Leaves (12 SL and 12 VL accrued annually)