Safari Micro
Senior Infrastructure Engineer | Permanent WFH | Night Shift
Remote · Philippines
Full Time
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Location: Remote – Philippines
Work Schedule:
We’re currently hiring for two available shifts:
Dayshift: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM PH time
Nightshift: Monday to Friday, 11 PM to 8 AM PH time
About Us
Safari Micro is a well-established U.S.-based MSP and value-added reseller supporting businesses, schools, and government agencies across the U.S. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, we’re expanding our Philippines-based IT Support Team.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support, maintain, and enhance technology infrastructures. This role is responsible for managing and supporting on-premises and hybrid environments, including servers, virtualization platforms, data center infrastructure, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, storage, backup solutions, and end-user technical support.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on infrastructure generalist with strong troubleshooting abilities and broad experience across enterprise technologies. This individual will serve as a key technical resource, ensuring the reliability, performance, security, and scalability of our organization's and/or our client’s infrastructure while delivering exceptional support to users.
Essential Responsibilities
Administer and support Windows Server environments and core infrastructure services.
Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, user accounts, permissions, and identity management.
Administer Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, licensing, and user support.
Maintain VMware and Hyper-V virtualization environments, including provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting virtual machines.
Support physical servers, storage systems, and data center operations.
Manage backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity.
Assist with network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, VPN connectivity, and wireless environments.
Provide Tier II/III technical support and serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.
Troubleshoot infrastructure, application, hardware, and end-user technology problems.
Implement security best practices, system patching, and vulnerability remediation.
Maintain technical documentation and participate in infrastructure projects and upgrades.
Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to support organizational technology needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments.
Experience providing advanced technical support and troubleshooting.
Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Strong experience with:
Windows Server Administration
Active Directory
Microsoft 365 Administration
VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V
DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
Backup and recovery solutions
Storage technologies and data center operations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms.
Knowledge of networking technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and switching.
Experience with PowerShell or automation tools.
Relevant certifications such as VMware VCP, Microsoft, CompTIA Server+, Network+, or CCNA.
Key Competencies
Broad infrastructure knowledge
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Customer-focused approach
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to continuous learning
Compensation & Benefits
💵 Competitive pay, based on your experience and technical depth
🖥️ Brand new WFH gear: Laptop, monitor, headset
🏛️ Mandatory government benefits + 13th month pay
🏥HMO (w/1 dependent)
🏖️ 15 days of PTO/year + Birthday Leave
🎓 Paid certifications + training aligned to your career goals
🎁Year-end performance bonus
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Originally posted on Himalayas