Senior Windows Server & Cloud Administrator

About Us:
GECO Philippines, part of the GECO Asia Group of Companies, is a specialist IT Consulting Services company with headquarters in Singapore and two delivery centers in the Philippines.

We’re Hiring: Senior Windows Server & Cloud Administrator

☁️ Help power a reliable and secure enterprise IT environment! Join our team as a S enior Windows Server & Cloud Administrator and play a key role in managing Windows Server infrastructure, cloud platforms, virtualization, and enterprise backup solutions. We're looking for a proactive IT professional who thrives in hybrid environments and is passionate about delivering stable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure.

Position Objective / Job Summary

Help ensure the stability, security, and performance of our enterprise IT environment. In this role, you'll administer Windows Server environments, support cloud infrastructure, manage enterprise backup solutions, and maintain critical on-premises and cloud-based systems that keep the business running smoothly.

Deployment Setup

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Schedule: Shifting

⚙️ Key Responsibilities

Windows Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Perform routine server patching, updates, and system health checks.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize server performance and availability.
• Support virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V.

Cloud Infrastructure

• Support Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud environments.
• Assist with provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud resources.
• Configure and maintain cloud backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Maintain accurate cloud infrastructure documentation and operational procedures.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Administer enterprise backup solutions such as Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas NetBackup.
• Monitor backup jobs and resolve failures to ensure successful data protection.
• Perform backup validation and restore testing to ensure data recoverability.
• Manage backup schedules, retention policies, and disaster recovery readiness.

Monitoring & Operations

• Monitor infrastructure performance using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, and infrastructure alerts.
• Maintain server inventory, configuration records, and technical documentation.
• Support system maintenance activities and continuous service improvement initiatives.

Security & Compliance

• Apply security patches and infrastructure hardening best practices.
• Support vulnerability management, audit activities, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure systems meet organizational security standards and regulatory requirements. 

Technical Competencies

Required

• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy
• VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V
• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, Azure AD, Azure Backup)
• Enterprise backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas NetBackup)
• SAN/NAS storage technologies (NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE)
• Infrastructure monitoring tools (SolarWinds, SCOM, Nagios, or similar)
• ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, or equivalent)
• PowerShell scripting
• Patch management and system maintenance

Preferred

• AWS (EC2, S3, IAM)
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, SMB)
• Infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Tenable)
• SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in workstation deployment, system administration, or infrastructure automation.
• Experience supporting Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise backup systems.
• Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises environments is highly preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-focused with a service-oriented mindset
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning
• Adaptable to evolving technologies and changing priorities
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across technical and business teams
• Ability to understand technical challenges while considering business requirements 

Ready to make an impact?
Be part of a team that delivers world-class IT support, empowers users, and keeps business operations running smoothly.

Apply now and help us provide seamless, reliable, and customer-focused service!