IT Systems Manager

About the role

The Talent People is recruiting on behalf of its client, a publicly listed consumer financial services group with a strong retail presence across Singapore and the region. The IT Systems Manager will manage Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 services and cloud-integrated systems, ensuring high availability, security and operational efficiency. The role suits someone with strong hands-on systems administration skills and experience in hybrid on-premise and cloud environments.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including patching, performance monitoring and system health.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP and domain services.
• Support Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and user management.
• Handle user provisioning, access control and identity lifecycle across systems.
• Support security practices such as Microsoft 365 security policies and identity protection.
• Monitor infrastructure availability and troubleshoot server, application and authentication issues.
• Maintain documentation of systems, configurations and procedures.
• Support backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes.
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, migrations and system improvements.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role.
• Solid hands-on experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Solid experience managing Microsoft 365 environments.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; able to work independently within a team.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications are an advantage.

Required skills

• Preferred: Microsoft Azure administration, including virtual machines and cloud identity integration.
• Preferred: domain and web administration, including DNS and website hosting.
• Preferred: Linux server administration.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security features, conditional access and security policies.
• Familiarity with hybrid environments combining on-premise infrastructure with cloud services.