Cloud Engineer

The ITSEC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The ITSEC Group in Singapore is seeking a Cloud Engineer for a full‑time, on‑site role to manage VMware vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, Nutanix AHV and related infrastructure.

You will monitor performance, implement automation with PowerCLI and Ansible, perform patching and DR planning, and collaborate with network/storage teams in a 24x7 enterprise environment.

Diploma or degree in IT/CS/Engineering and 3–5 years of hands‑on virtualization experience are preferred; after-hours support may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience managing VMware and/or Nutanix environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure operations in a 24x7 environment is advantageous.
• Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Manage VMware infrastructure including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Manage Nutanix AOS, AHV, Prism elements central.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize virtualization environments.
• Automate provisioning and maintenance using PowerCLI, Ansible, or REST APIs.
• Ensure security hardening and RBAC compliance.

Skills

VMware

Nutanix

Automation

Troubleshooting

SLA/DR awareness

Education

Diploma or Degree in IT/CS/Eng

Tools

PowerCLI

Ansible

REST APIs

Job description

The ITSEC Group is one of the leading cybersecurity organizations in the Asia Pacific region, with a strong presence across Singapore, Jakarta, Dubai, Melbourne, and Mauritus. The company focuses on delivering advanced security solutions and services to protect businesses from evolving cyber threats. Team members collaborate across regional offices to address complex security challenges for a diverse client base. Joining The ITSEC Group offers opportunities to work with cutting‑edge technologies and contribute to the protection of critical information assets.

Role Description

The Cloud Engineer role is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Singapore. This role involves manage and support enterprise virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure platforms, primarily VMware and Nutanix environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, scalability, and security of virtual infrastructure supporting business‑critical applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in virtualization technologies, infrastructure operations, automation, and troubleshooting within enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

VMware Infrastructure Management

• Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware platforms including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
• Manage clusters, resource pools, and virtual machines (VMs)
• Configure and maintain VMware HA, DRS, and vMotion
• Perform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities
• Manage VM templates, snapshots, and provisioning activities

Nutanix Infrastructure Management

• Administer Nutanix AOS and AHV environments
• Manage clusters using Nutanix Prism Element and Prism Central
• Provision and maintain virtual machines and storage containers
• Perform cluster upgrades, expansion, and health monitoring
• Configure high availability and storage policies

Infrastructure Operations & Support

• Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, and performance
• Troubleshoot virtualization‑related incidents and perform root cause analysis
• Collaborate with network, storage, and system teams for issue resolution
• Ensure optimal resource utilisation and workload balancing

Backup, Recovery & Security

• Manage VM backup and recovery operations
• Conduct disaster recovery (DR) testing and restoration exercises
• Implement security hardening and vulnerability remediation
• Manage role‑based access control (RBAC) and compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerCLI, Ansible, REST APIs, or equivalent tools
• Streamline provisioning and operational processes
• Support capacity planning and infrastructure optimisation initiatives

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain operational documentation, architecture diagrams, and runbooks
• Produce reports on incidents, performance, and capacity utilisation
• Support audit and compliance documentation requirements

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on experience managing VMware and/or Nutanix environments
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure operations in a 24x7 environment is advantageous

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of VMware technologies: vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, SRM
• Experience with Nutanix technologies: AOS, AHV, Prism, Leap, Calm
• Familiarity with backup solutions such as Commvault
• Experience with automation tools such as PowerCLI and Ansible
• Understanding of virtualization security, DR, and infrastructure best practices

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Good communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Customer‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities

Additional Information

• Exposure to enterprise cloud and virtualization environments
• Candidates must be willing to support after‑hours maintenance or critical incident activities when required