IT Platform Engineer (OpenShift) (Contract)

MAS Monetary Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MAS Monetary Authority of Singapore seeks a Container Platform Engineer to join the Platform Architecture and Engineering team. You will manage OpenShift-based container platforms, including deployments, upgrades, and security compliance, across on-prem and AWS cloud environments.

Responsibilities include incident response, capacity planning, and documentation. You will mentor staff and coordinate changes with stakeholders while meeting strict service levels.

Qualifications

• 3 to 15 years’ experience managing container platforms, specifically OpenShift.
• Experience administering container platforms such as AKS and EKS.
• Experience administering Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience deploying OpenShift clusters on-premises and in AWS.
• Experience creating Ansible playbooks is advantageous.
• Experience in enterprise environments managing multiple OpenShift or Kubernetes clusters is advantageous.
• Scripting skills (Shell, Python, Perl) for automation are a plus.
• Experience implementing OpenShift compliance against CIS or other frameworks.
• Well organized, independent, flexible to work on multiple projects in a fast-changing environment.
• Team player with strong communication and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of Container Platform administration for business-critical systems, including cluster deployment, patching, configuration, migration, version upgrades, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Handle cluster capacity management and provisioning through automation of underlying hosts.
• Provide L2 and L3 operational and engineering support, including prompt incident response, investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Create and maintain system documentation, playbooks, and configuration records for the Container platform.
• Lead platform changes through the change request process and provide regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Monitor agreed service levels and implement service continuity measures, including backup/restore procedures and disaster recovery planning to ensure continuous business operations.
• Mentor less experienced internal staff and vendor personnel on procedural matters.

Tools

OpenShift

AKS

EKS

Linux

Windows

Ansible

Shell

Python

Perl

Job description

What the role is

The successful applicant will be part of the Container Platform team under the Platform Architecture and Engineering (PAE).

What you will be working on

• Manage day-to-day operations of Container Platform administration for business-critical systems, including cluster deployment, patching, configuration, migration, version upgrades, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Handle cluster capacity management and provisioning through automation of underlying hosts.
• Provide L2 and L3 operational and engineering support, including prompt incident response, investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Create and maintain system documentation, playbooks, and configuration records for the Container platform.
• Lead platform changes through the change request process and provide regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Monitor agreed service levels and implement service continuity measures, including backup/restore procedures and disaster recovery planning to ensure continuous business operations.
• Mentor less experienced internal staff and vendor personnel on procedural matters.

What we are looking for

• At least 3 to 15 years’ experience in managing container platform specifically OpenShift.
• Experience in administration of different flavours of container platform like AKS, EKS etc.
• Knowledge of administrating Linux / Windows Operating system.
• Experience in deployment of Openshift cluster on on-premises and in Cloud – AWS.
• Have experience creating ansible playbooks would be a added advantage.
• Have experience working in a enterprise team who manages multiple OpenShift or Kubernetes clusters would be a added advantage.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python, Perl) for automation is good to have.
• Must have experience to implement and maintain Openshift compliance against CIS or other compliance frameworks.
• Must be organized, independent, flexible to work on different projects in a rapidly changing environment.
• Team player with the ability to work fast and meet short-term deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels with demonstrated ability to influence different stakeholders.

This is a 2-year contract role.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.