System Admin

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Fleet Management Training Institute Philippines, Inc. is a global ship management company with a long history and diverse fleet. We operate on a global scale with multiple offices and clients across the maritime industry. We are looking for ambitious individuals who can contribute to Fleet’s sustainable growth in technology, operations, and governance.

Job Position Summary

At Fleet Management, we’re revolutionising the maritime industry through cutting‑edge technology. You will be responsible for managing our system platforms across on‑premise and cloud environments to ensure they are robust, secure and scalable. We are seeking an energetic, passionate individual who can bring new ideas to system administration and infrastructure to help keep Fleet moving forward.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategic Design & Implementation: Lead AWS/Azure infrastructure design and deployment with internal teams and vendors, aligned with business and technical goals
• Active Directory (AD) Management: Optimise AD across locations—manage users, policies, permissions, and implement MFA and conditional access
• Cloud Optimisation: Use cloud-native tools and automation to improve performance and reduce costs while maintaining security
• Server Administration: Maintain Windows/Linux servers—patching, updates, tuning, HA/DR readiness for critical systems
• Network Oversight: Configure and monitor Cisco Meraki networks; collaborate with cybersecurity on network hardening

Proactive System Administration

• Security Leadership: Partner with Cybersecurity to enforce ISO 27001, NIST, CIS standards; conduct audits and vulnerability assessments
• Performance Monitoring: Use Prometheus/Grafana to identify bottlenecks and build dashboards for real‑time visibility
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Manage backup and disaster recovery strategies for cloud/on‑premise; test and validate procedures regularly
• Automation & Scripting: Build Python/PowerShell scripts to automate tasks; mentor juniors in automation best practices

Driving Improvements and Changes

• Problem Management: Lead root cause analysis, implement fixes, and share insights to prevent recurring issues
• Project Leadership: Own infrastructure and user‑facing projects; collaborate across teams for successful delivery
• Vendor Management: Participate in service reviews, negotiate contracts, and lead procurement for cost‑effective solutions

Team Leadership and Mentorship

• Mentorship: Guide junior staff, promote learning, and support professional growth within the team
• Collaboration & Communication: Serve as a technical expert, resolve complex issues cross‑functionally, and communicate clearly with stakeholders

Relationship

INTERNAL: Daily interaction with all levels of organisation including remote workers, global office workers and vessel‑board personnel.

EXTERNAL: Vendors of IT equipment and services

Job Experience, Functional Knowledge and Qualifications

ESSENTIAL – You must be able to show …

• 8+ years in IT systems administration, with at least 3 years in a senior role managing enterprise‑level Windows and Linux environments at scale (500+ endpoints)
• Direct experience of managing Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra – including PowerShell scripting
• Cloud administration in an AWS environment (and Google Cloud or Azure)
• Building / Managing Linux instances (preferably CentOS or RedHat)
• Strong analysis skills – root cause analysis, leading improvements to boost reliability and security
• Vendor Management – track record of working with vendors to meet SLAs and negotiate contracts
• Hands‑on use of tools like Endpoint Central to manage assets and automate tasks
• Disaster Recovery and High Availability design for cloud and on‑premise systems
• Automation using scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and tools like Ansible and/or Terraform
• Excellent written and spoken English communication

DESIRABLE – Would be great if you have these…

• Experience with Meraki/Cisco or other next‑gen firewalls and Linux instances
• Industry certifications (e.g., MCSE, Microsoft 365, AWS, ITIL v3/v4)
• ISO27001/NIST/CIS security familiarity
• Database administration familiarity (Oracle, MySQL/MariaDB)
• Prometheus and Grafana for metrics tracking and performance optimization
• Experience guiding junior staff and promoting best practices
• Strong problem solving, planning, initiative, accountability, resilience, and adaptability

Fleet Management Limited is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics as outlined by local laws.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Maritime Transportation

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. This job description reflects the essential functions of the role and does not impose unnecessary constraints on the work force.

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