Hybrid Network Administrator – Nagios

at Directio

• Job title: Network Administrator – Nagios
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: ₱70,000 - ₱80,000 per month
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Linux, Python, Shell Scripting
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Manila, Philippines

About the role

• Network Administrator maintaining monitoring solutions for a global IT services company. Collaborating with teams and improving operational efficiency with Nagios in a hybrid work setup.

Responsibilities

• Configuring and maintaining monitoring solutions based on Nagios, ensuring reliable coverage of critical network, infrastructure, and application components;
• Developing and fine-tuning alert thresholds, reducing false positives and improving the quality of monitoring alerts;
• Performing root cause analysis for incidents and recurring issues, actively contributing to problem management;
• Administering the Nagios platform, including user and role management, permissions, integrations, upgrades, and regular patching activities;
• Creating and maintaining monitoring dashboards, custom scripts, and automated alerting rules;
• Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, supporting monitoring tool enhancements;
• Defining and implementing monitoring standards, SOPs, and best practices;
• Working closely with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams, expanding monitoring coverage;
• Driving automation initiatives for alerting, reporting, and remediation, improving response times;
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior monitoring analysts, supporting skill development and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Network Administrator, ensuring solid hands-on exposure to network and infrastructure operations;
• Work in a hybrid set up (3 days onsite in Alabang, Muntinlupa and 2 days WFH) - Necessary condition;
• Strong experience with Nagios, enabling effective configuration, administration, and ongoing optimization of monitoring solutions;
• Experience working with Windows Server environments and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS, supporting hybrid and cloud-based infrastructures;
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems, allowing effective monitoring and troubleshooting of Linux-based systems;
• Experience monitoring assigned tasks and scheduled global reports, ensuring consistency and reliability of monitoring outputs;
• Strong understanding of monitoring tool configuration, dashboarding, and integrations, supporting operational visibility and insights;
• Scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, or shell scripting, enabling automation of monitoring and alerting tasks;
• Knowledge of SNMP, APIs, and log- or metrics-based monitoring approaches, supporting diverse monitoring scenarios;
• Understanding of the ITIL framework, ensuring alignment with incident, problem, and change management processes;
• Experience working with ticketing tools, supporting structured incident tracking and resolution;
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, enabling efficient diagnosis and resolution of monitoring-related issues;
• Good communication and documentation skills, ensuring clear knowledge sharing and operational clarity;
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and proactive mindset, supporting stable and continuously improving monitoring operations.

Benefits

• Monthly transportation allowance of ₱4,000
• ₱3,600 monthly de minimis non-taxable allowance
• HMO coverage from day 1 for you and 1 dependent
• Equipment provided
• Optical coverage
• Year-end leave monetization
• Gym subscription
• Monthly supply of coffee!