Senior Infrastructure Specialist

Morgan McKinley; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to plan, configure, and administer Unix/Linux servers, SAN storage, and backup environments.

The role emphasizes automation, patching, DR readiness, vendor management, and occasional off-hours support to keep production systems resilient.

Qualifications

• Experience with Unix/Linux systems, backup tools, and SAN storage administration.
• Hands-on data center experience and understanding of network fundamentals.
• Familiarity with automation and scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, configure, and administer Unix/Linux servers and SAN/storage environments.
• Perform OS upgrades, patching, and storage migrations.
• Evaluate and implement automation for patching, monitoring, and backups.
• Manage data center operations including hardware changes and vendor coordination.
• Support deployments, disaster recovery, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Enforce change management and provide Tier 3 escalation support.

Skills

Unix/Linux

SAN storage

Backup tools

Automation

Shell scripting

Vendor management

Data center operations

Networking knowledge

Communication

Tools

CommVault

NetBackup

Ansible

Job description

Job Duties

• Plan, implement, configure, and administer servers (Unix/Linux), SAN storage, SAN switches, and backup environments.

• Perform OS upgrades, system patching, administration, and SAN storage end-of-life migrations.

• Evaluate and implement automation for patching, capacity monitoring, configuration management, and backup/recovery processes.

• Manage data center operations, including hardware installation/removal, cabling, equipment handling, and vendor replacement arrangements.

• Serve as the infrastructure focal point to support business application deployments, disaster recovery strategies, and bank-wide technology refresh initiatives.

• Enforce problem and change management procedures, and provide Tier 3 escalation support for outsourcing vendors.

Requirements

• Experience & Technical Skills: Minimum 8 years of experience supporting Unix/Linux systems, backup tools (CommVault/Netbackup), and SAN storage/switch administration.

• Operations & Networking: Hands-on data center operational experience (cabling, server specifications) along with good knowledge of network protocols (Ethernet, VLAN, routing, IP).

• Scripting & Automation: Familiarity with Ansible and shell scripting is an advantage.

• Vendor & Incident Management: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and vendor management skills to oversee project implementation, BAU support, and Tier 3 issue resolution.

• Communication & Availability: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the flexibility to support production issues during non-office hours.