Information Technology - Senior Systems Engineer (Virtualization and Windows/Linux Administrator)

SINGAPORE AIRLINES LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in Singapore is seeking a skilled IT Professional to join their Hybrid Platform Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux and Windows system administration, automation with Ansible and Python, and a strong background in cloud technology management. Responsibilities include system performance optimization, documentation, and delivering automation solutions to improve operational agility. This role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong analytical and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in a similar hands-on role.
• Proven experience managing Unix (Linux and/or AIX) and Windows servers, with expert-level knowledge.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, and related tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer on-premises Linux and/or Windows systems, ensuring operational efficiency and security.
• Create and maintain documentation related to operational processes and support audit activities.
• Deliver automation solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Terraform.

Skills

Linux system administration

Windows system administration

Python scripting

Ansible automation

SAN administration

Project management

DevOps methodologies

Education

Degree in Information Technology or related fields

Job description

The successful candidate will be part of the Hybrid Platform Engineering team.
He/She will be responsible for the following:
•Extensive experience administering on-premises Linux and/or Windows systems on virtualization platforms, including SAN and storage solutions.
•Perform system administration and troubleshooting in accordance with company policies and procedures.
•Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure operational efficiency.
•Create and maintain documentation and operational processes.
•Support audit activities, infrastructure/network security scans, disaster recovery, and security drills.
•Research, evaluate, and deploy new technologies to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
•Deliver automation solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Python, and Terraform to enhance agility.
•Provide on-call support according to the roster for troubleshooting and planned maintenance of production systems.

Requirements
•Possess a degree in Information Technology or related fields.
•Minimum of 5 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in a similar hands-on role.
•Proven experience managing both Unix (Linux and/or AIX) and Windows servers, with expert-level knowledge (certification preferred) in at least one area, covering installation, configuration, security, networking, storage, patching, and hardening.
•Experience working in Virtualization environments.
•Practical experience administering SAN and related storage technologies.
• Proficient in scripting and automation using Python and Ansible for provisioning and managing dynamic infrastructure.
•Strong knowledge of infrastructure components including virtualization technologies, storage, networking, internet protocols, operating systems, scripting and monitoring tools, and IT security.
•Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, and related tools is preferred.
•Strong analytical, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.