IT Infrastructure Engineer

Capula; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain their global infrastructure. This role involves ensuring high availability and performance across systems and networks. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, strong Cisco and VMware skills, and possesses a proactive approach to cybersecurity. The company offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to lead complex infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure role, ideally in financial services.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver technical projects in high-pressure environments.
• Proven track record of managing infrastructure operations at an enterprise level.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for network switches and routers across the Asia region.
• Support and manage the global VMware virtualized infrastructure.
• Oversee global backup and monitoring systems.
• Act as a third-line support resource for Windows environments.
• Champion cybersecurity by upholding standards.

Skills

Proficient in Cisco Unified Communications

Strong understanding of Cisco switching and routing

Skills in writing PowerShell scripts

Hands-on experience with VMware administration

Familiar with Nagios, Grafana, and Prometheus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco AMP for endpoint protection

Veeam backup solutions

Nimble Storage systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our Singapore office. This role supports and maintains our global infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across systems and networks. The role requires technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and ongoing maintenance for network switches and routers across the Asia region.


• Support and manage the global VMware virtualized infrastructure.


• Oversee global backup and monitoring systems, addressing issues and alerts in a timely and prioritized manner.


• Maintain and support voice infrastructure within the Asia region, including Cisco Unified Communications.


• Act as a third-line support resource for Windows desktop and server environments, delivering prompt and professional resolution to user requests.


• Support all facets of IT infrastructure and contribute to end-user support when required.


• Ensure all technical processes, procedures, and configurations are accurately documented and kept up to date.


• Adhere to all company and team policies, standards, and procedures consistently.


• Escalate relevant issues, concerns, or incidents to the line manager, including policy breaches and near misses.


• Take an active role in business continuity planning and testing activities.


• Champion cybersecurity by upholding the firm’s standards and best practices.


• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, managing multiple ongoing tasks effectively.


• Lead and take ownership of complex infrastructure projects, including large-scale deployments of hardware and software.


• Research and propose solutions to technical problems and share knowledge with the broader team.


• Provide ad hoc desktop support, including desk moves, onboarding of new joiners, and other hands-on tasks within the office environment.


• Be available for after-hours support when required.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years\' experience in a similar infrastructure role, ideally within an investment management or financial services environment.


• Demonstrated ability to deliver technical projects in high-pressure, deadline-driven contexts.


• Proven track record of successfully managing infrastructure operations at an enterprise level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or a related field (minimum 2:1).


• Professional certifications such as CCNA, VMware, or Microsoft credentials are highly desirable.

Skills

• Required:
  
  
  
  • Proficient in Cisco Unified Communications, including Expressway and Jabber.
  
  
  • Strong understanding of Cisco switching and routing (CCNA level or higher).
  
  
  • Skills in writing and using PowerShell scripts for automation and system management.
  
  
  • Hands-on experience with VMware administration and enterprise storage systems.
  
  
  • Familiar with Nagios, Grafana, and Prometheus for monitoring infrastructure.
  
  
  
  


• Desirable:
  
  
  
  • Knowledge of Cisco AMP for endpoint protection.
  
  
  • Experience with Veeam backup solutions and deployment.
  
  
  • Familiarity with Nimble Storage systems.
  
  
  • Exposure to container technologies such as Docker.
  
  
  
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.


• Effective at multitasking and prioritizing in demanding environments.


• Resilient under pressure, with a calm and structured approach to incident response.


• Proactive, can-do attitude with a strong sense of ownership.


• High standard of customer service and user experience.


• A reliable team player, collaborative and supportive of colleagues.