ROLE OBJECTIVES

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for architecting, implementing, and securing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments in alignment with ISO27001 and Essential Eight controls. This role plays an important part in enhancing the company's cyber resilience and operational maturity by embedding security by design, automating infrastructure, and mentoring junior IT staff. With a strong emphasis on proactive management and compliance, the Senior Systems Engineer ensures the company's technology stack remains scalable, secure, and audit ready while actively contributing to internal capability uplift, resolving complex tickets, working on projects and reducing reliance on external MSPs.

On top of your salary, here are the exciting benefits you can look forward to:

• • Health Insurance/HMO
  • Enjoy unlimited MadMax Coffee
  • Diverse learning & growth opportunities
  • Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
  • Above standard leaves

KEY RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect, implement, and continuously improve Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments with a focus on security, scalability, and performance.
• Align all designs and configurations to ISO27001 controls, particularly:
  • A.9 Access Control
  • A.12 Operations Security
  • A.16 Information Security Incident Management
• Manage identity and access lifecycle through Microsoft Entra, including Conditional Access, PIM, RBAC, and governance policies.
• Configure and monitor advanced cloud security tools, including:
• Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps)
• Microsoft Purview for DLP, data classification, auditing, and compliance
• Microsoft Secure Score & Compliance Manager
• Harden devices and enforce Essential Eight controls via Intune, Autopilot, and compliance baselines.
• Apply Azure governance frameworks including Management Groups, Blueprints, Policies, and cost management strategies.
• Automate infrastructure and compliance workflows using advanced PowerShell scripting.
• Lead incident response efforts for cloud-related security incidents, working closely with the IT Manager.
• Support internal and external audit preparation related to cloud infrastructure, M365, and ISO27001 obligations.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex issues across Exchange Online, Entra ID, Defender, and Azure configuration.
• Mentor junior IT staff in cloud administration, cyber hygiene, and secure-by-design principles.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Deep hands-on expertise with:

• Microsoft Azure - networking, compute, storage, and security
• Microsoft 365 - Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive
• Microsoft Entra ID - access reviews, lifecycle workflows, PIM
• Microsoft Defender & Intune - configuration baselines, compliance profiles
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell
• Excellent understanding of ACSC Essential Eight mitigation strategies
• Proficiency in secure cloud operations tools, including:
  
  

  Azure Firewall, Key Vault, NSGs, Log Analytics

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risks into business impacts
  • Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse) (desirable)
  • Involvement in ISO27001 certification processes or surveillance audits (desirable)
  • Familiarity with Remote Management and Maintenance tools (desirable)
  • Familiarity with ITSM platforms (desirable)

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5+ years in senior technical roles with a focus on cloud infrastructure and security
• Certification or demonstrated experience related to ISO27001
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Identity and Access Administrator Associate and Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (desirable)

• Scanned copy of valid NBI Clearance
• Accomplished Medical or PEME Slip (covered by KMC)
• 2x2 & Half body picture with white background
• Proof of government numbers (TIN, SSS, Pag-ibig, & Philhealth)
• Photocopy of 2 valid IDs – front & back (government-issued)
• Clear copy of your Birth Certificate (PSA or NSO)
• Accomplished HR Forms & Promissory Note (will be provided by KMC’s Onboarding Team

If you're a rockstar at what you do and looking to be a part of our amazing story, we want to hear from you!

We offer attractive salaries and benefits plus you get to work in some of the Philippines' best flexible workspaces. Our employees also get to enjoy exclusive discounts, rewards and freebies, and invites to our monthly events. We are always recruiting for roles in IT & Development, Marketing, Business Administration, HR & Recruitment and Legal & Finance Roles.

KMC provides quality employment opportunities for job-seekers looking for a career that is both challenging and fulfilling. We are also committed to providing equal opportunities at every selection stage. We do not discriminate due to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, and religion.

KMC Solutions offers a variety of career opportunities in Metro Manila, Cebu and Clark & Iloilo. We are always looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make their next big career move.

At KMC, we foster an inclusive and positive workplace for all. We push our members to succeed in everything they do through our collaborative work environment. We encourage our community to work hard and reach their full potential while delivering results that matter for our members and you as professionals.

We host amazing and quality events and implement people-centric policies to work flexibly. We ensure that everyone in our expansive network is engaged, from our internal employees and those who work on behalf our offshore partners.

At KMC, we work hard and we are committed to putting our best foot forward in everything we do. Everyone is encouraged to be an individual while also working for the collective good of the KMC Community. We believe mistakes are opportunities and that you should not present a solution without a problem.

We also know when hard work deserves to be recognized so we reward our employees with monthly parties, free trips and much much more!