IT Analyst

About the Role:

The IT Analyst is a hybrid role focusing on the evolution of IT infrastructure through automation-first principles. You will lead the transition from server management to a software-defined infrastructure, ensuring high availability for critical Financial Applications while maintaining a robust, secure, and self-healing environment.

Scope of Work/Responsibilities

Modern Infrastructure & Hybrid Cloud Operations

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Architect and maintain Windows Server (2019/2022) environments using IaC tools like Powershell or Ansible or Python to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments.
• Hybrid Identity Management: Manage and secure unified identity across on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD implementing automated lifecycle management for different active directory technologies.
• Patching and Vulnerability Management : Apply patches, updates, and security configurations to maintain system integrity by using different automation techniques and tools. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies.

Intelligent Automation & DevOps Integration

• Lifecycle Automation: Replace repetitive manual tasks with advanced PowerShell and Python scripting to handle automated patching, configuration drift remediation, and system health checks.
• CI/CD Pipeline Support: Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate infrastructure provisioning into Azure DevOps pipelines, ensuring seamless application deployment.
• Self-Healing Systems: Implement proactive monitoring and automated alerting that triggers self-correction scripts for common server and application issues.

Critical Financial Application & Platform Support

• High-Availability Architecture: Design and support the middleware layer ensuring 24/7 uptime for core financial systems like Summit, Bloomberg, and Risk Management platforms.
• Data Tier Collaboration: Work with DBAs to optimize how applications interact with MS SQL and Oracle databases, focusing on performance tuning and automated backups.
• Resilience & Disaster Recovery: Automated DR test drills and maintain "Infrastructure-as-Code" recovery playbooks to minimize RTO/RPO during outages.

Security, Governance & Compliance

• Zero-Trust Framework: Apply modern security configurations and "Hardened" OS images via automated configuration management.
• Automated Auditing: Conduct continuous vulnerability assessments and use automated tools to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies

Requirement and Qualification (Education & Work Experience)

• Experience: 5+ years in Infrastructure Technologies with a proven track record of moving from manual administration to automated operations.

Technical Stack:

• OS/Platforms: Advanced Windows Server , vSphere/Nutanix AHV, and Azure Administration.
• Networking: Deep understanding of protocols (DNS, DHCP, SSH, SMB) and modern cyber security frameworks.
• Automation Tools: Professional proficiency in any tools for ex, PowerShell, Ansible, Python, and Azure DevOps is essential.
• Applications Domain (Optional but Preferred): Familiarity with any applications lifecycle management including install, config and support different technologies such as IIS, Java or WebSphere based applications.
• Soft Skills: Excellent English communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and business requirements.

Job Type: Fixed term

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Php110, Php165,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Opportunities for promotion
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person