Senior Systems Engineer (VMWare and MS365) - #34699

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing enterprise-grade VMware and HP storage infrastructures while supporting broader system engineering functions such as backup solutions, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365. You will lead key infrastructure initiatives to ensure performance, resiliency, and operational excellence, particularly within remotely managed environments. Additionally, you will mentor peers and provide strategic insight into hybrid environment design and future-state architecture planning.

Company Profile:

Established in 1998, our client is a Malta-based company providing bettors with a unique, no-gimmick alternative to traditional bookmakers by focusing on offering the best odds and highest betting limits across all markets. With over 25 years of experience serving customers worldwide, the company’s expertise ensures that every bettor enjoys a top-quality experience. A pioneer in the betting industry, it has been instrumental in shaping esports wagering by accepting the first esports bet in 2010 and later launching its own competitive tournament series in 2021. Committed to educating bettors, the company offers thousands of insightful articles, podcasts, and videos designed to help players of all levels improve their understanding of sports betting. As part of their rapid growth, they are expanding their technical team in the Philippines and are on the lookout for talented, proactive, and highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is passionate about driving projects to success. It's ideal for a detail-oriented, organized individual who thrives on clear communication, problem-solving, and working with diverse teams and senior leaders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Core Infrastructure & Virtualization •Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi environments, including provisioning, HA/DR setup, snapshots, and performance tuning •Administer HP storage systems (3PAR, Alletra, Nimble, or MSA) including LUN provisioning, tiering, and fault resolution •Maintain physical servers remotely using iLO or equivalent out-of-band management tools •Perform capacity planning, patching, and upgrades across the virtual and physical infrastructure estate •Monitor systems and respond to alerts/incidents using Splunk, Veeam ONE, and other enterprise tools Application Support •Collaborate in managing services like Active Directory, Veeam Backup & Replication, and HP storage-based backups •Contribute to the support and improvement of M365 •Provide Level 2 escalated support for infrastructure-related incidents and changes Automation & Documentation •Develop PowerShell scripts or other automation tools to streamline operations and reporting •Maintain accurate system documentation, diagrams, and knowledge base content •Participate in change and release management meetings and uphold ITIL-aligned service operations Mentoring & Strategic Contribution •Mentor junior system engineers and share best practices •Provide technical input for roadmaps and architecture review

Must-have Skills / Qualification:

•Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and upgrading VMware environments, including vCenter, ESXi hosts, vMotion setups, DRS clusters, and HA failover configurations •Strong experience in Microsoft 365 administration and services integration •Experience in system monitoring and backup platforms (e.g., Veeam, Splunk) •Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, and cloud concepts •Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

Advantageous or Nice-to-Have Skills/Experience:

•Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Science, Engineering or related •Industry Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft 365 Certifications, and other relevant certifications •Basic Networking Experience •Experience managing HP enterprise storage platforms (e.g., 3PAR, Nimble, or MSA), including LUN creation, storage tiering, firmware upgrades, and hardware RAID configuration and troubleshooting •Experience administering physical servers, including performing BIOS/firmware updates, hardware diagnostics, and remote lifecycle management using tools such as HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) or similar •Scripting proficiency (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) •Experience working with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence in an operational capacity •General exposure to Active Directory structure, group policy management, and domain services