MSP IT Systems Engineer
Job Description:
We will reach out to you via the email address provided in your resume should you qualify for the next steps of your application.
Work Arrangement: Permanent Work-from-Home
Position Overview:
Resolve helpdesk tickets and if unable – to escalate to Tier 2 technicians, owning diagnosis, client communication and follow-through to resolution.
Report to the manager and strengthen Tier 1 capability through clear handoffs, troubleshooting guidance and reusable documentation.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Take ownership of Tier 1 tickets; review impact, symptoms, evidence and previous troubleshooting before choosing next steps.
2. Prioritize assigned tickets by business impact and SLA; keep clients and keep team informed of progress, blockers and next actions.
3. Resolve complex Windows endpoint, Microsoft 365 Apps, printer, mobile-access and remote-connectivity issues.
4. Diagnose Exchange Online mail flow, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive issues beyond routine Tier 1 checks.
5. Troubleshoot Entra ID sign-in, MFA, licensing and permissions; carry out approved Microsoft 365 administration and access changes.
6. Investigate AD DS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and server/file-access issues where deployed; coordinate with vendors as needed.
7. Resolve Meraki/UniFi network, Wi-Fi and VPN incidents; collect evidence and escalate issues outside approved authority.
8. Triage Datto RMM / NinjaOne, Datto backup and Defender alerts; coordinate security incidents with Blackpoint Cyber.
9. Investigate defined Azure service issues using logs and runbooks; refer advanced infrastructure or architecture issues to the designated senior technical resource.
10. Maintain accurate Autotask records and Hudu runbooks; explain resolutions to Tier 1 and coach on repeatable diagnostic steps.
11. Identify recurring faults, verify fixes with users and route unresolved high-risk incidents with a complete technical handoff.
12. Assist with approved maintenance, restore checks or occasional migrations as assigned.
Scope: A designated senior technical resource approves high impact changes and handles issues beyond Level 2 authority. Migration leadership is not a core requirement.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated MSP Level 1.5-2 across multiple clients; can explain diagnosis, evidence, resolution and follow-through. Must have at least 1-2 years prior MSP Helpdesk Experience
- Practical Microsoft 365 troubleshooting across Exchange Online, Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive, including identity, MFA, mail flow and permissions.
- Strong Windows endpoint, AD DS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, TCP/IP and VPN troubleshooting fundamentals.
- Hands-on PSA, RMM and remote-support experience; accurate ticket notes, time entries, prioritization and client updates.
- Sound judgment about security, change approval and when to seek senior help; gathers useful logs and reproductions before escalating.
- Clear spoken and written English, reliable ownership, patient support for Tier 1 technicians and an ability to explain the fix. Migration experience is not required.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Familiarity with Autotask, Hudu, Datto RMM/NinjaOne, Datto backup, Meraki/UniFi, Blackpoint Cyber and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint; equivalent tools are acceptable.
- Azure VM, network, access and backup troubleshooting; Intune, Autopilot, Conditional Access and hybrid identity experience.
- NinjaOne transition experience, including agent deployment, policy mapping, patching and alert validation.
- PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, root-cause analysis, mentoring and relevant current Microsoft credentials or equivalent practical ability.
- Occasional project support: SkyKick mailbox migrations and ForensiT profile migrations, with approved plans, validation and escalation. These are secondary strengths, not screening gates.
Benefits:
- 21 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually + 1 Additional PTO per successful year of tenure (up to five (5) years
- HMO coverage for employees +1 FREE dependent on the first day of employment
+1 additional FREE dependent per successful year of tenure (up to five (5) years)
- Tenure Incentive Program*
- Receive additional premium for working at night
- Referral Bonus of up to Php20,000.00*
- ALL government mandated benefits
*Terms and conditions apply