Veson Nautical Careers

Junior Systems Engineer – Manila

About Veson

Veson Nautical is a well-established and rapidly growing software company working to provide end-to-end logistical, operational, and analytical solutions to propel the efficiency and effectiveness of Maritime Commerce.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Junior Systems Engineer to join our growing global IT team. Based in Manila and covering US business hours, the ideal candidate will independently own day-to-day administration of our IT systems and infrastructure in support of users across our AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions. You will partner closely with our UK-based infrastructure team during the daily handoff window, take ownership of routine and complex tickets without frequent escalation, and contribute to the stability, security, and scalability of our global IT environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving real-world challenges and making an impact across a truly global business.

Shift & Schedule:

This role operates on a fixed third shift, running from 9PM to 5AM, Sunday through Thursday nights. Employees working this shift will receive shift differential pay to compensate for overnight hours

Responsibilities: 

• Install, configure, and maintain server hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Maintain system stability, security, and data integrity; respond promptly to outages and incidents.
• Act as an escalation point for End User Services teams on complex incidents and requests.
• Work with teams across the business to identify system needs and deliver upgrades and enhancements.
• Provide independent IT coverage during US business hours, working with the UK infrastructure team at the daily handoff and team sync.

Skills/Experience Needed:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience and/or a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Systems, or a related field.
• Systems knowledge should include the following; depth in some and exposure to others is welcome:
• Operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux)
• Microsoft 365 and the wider Microsoft Cloud Suite (Entra ID, Exchange, Defender, etc.)
• Google Workspace
• Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• GitLab administration (permissions, tokens, repos, CI/CD, etc.)
• Hosting platforms (Hyper-V, Azure, and AWS)
• Endpoint management and deployment (Intune and JAMF)
• Scripting and automation (Terraform and PowerShell)
• Certificate management (SSL, authentication, etc.)
• Basic understanding of ITIL or other IT service management frameworks is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Security+) are preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical users effectively.
• Comfortable working independently and willingness to work US business hours (Monday–Friday) following an initial 4–6 week training period on UK hours.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. While we try to be thorough with our job descriptions, not everything about you as a candidate can be condensed into a list of bullet points.

More about Veson:

We are a team of multi-cultural, multi-disciplined professionals that are dedicated to making our clients successful and charting a new, innovative course for the commercial marine industry. Veson Nautical employs a staff of extremely capable creators and innovators all focused on meeting the goals of our clients. We invest extensively in employee development and experience to maintain focus and enthusiasm. The Veson Nautical team is made up of a dynamic blend of engineers, artists, sailors, teachers, brokers, bankers, traders, consultants, and customer service experts.

Veson Nautical is a successful, rapidly growing global software company. Our clients are the world’s leading commercial maritime owners, operators and commodity trading companies. Veson’s solutions enable our clients to identify new opportunities and proactively manage their business to make more profitable decisions. With offices in Singapore, Tokyo, London, Stoke-on-Trent, Houston and headquarters in Boston, USA, Veson Nautical is a dynamic organization with a committed team of professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of client satisfaction, Veson Nautical brings decades of experience, technical knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment to clients around the world. The combination of exceptional market growth and leading market position make this a superb opportunity for the right candidate.

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