IT SYSTEM ENGINEER

POLYTRON.AI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to design and maintain its IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure system stability, security, and efficiency while providing internal technical support. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience, proficiency in managing both Windows and Linux environments, and be adaptable to a fast-paced startup culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT systems engineering and administration.
• Proficient in managing workstations, switches, routers, and end-user devices.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems support and maintenance.
• Collaborate with team members for smooth system integration.
• Manage and maintain servers and network infrastructure.
• Implement security measures to protect data and systems.
• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans.

Skills

Managing Windows and Linux servers

Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)

Networking principles and protocols

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Certifications (CCNA, MCSA, MCSE)

Job description

Polytron.AI is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, managing and maintaining our IT infrastructure systems, including client devices. Your primary responsibility shall be to ensure the stability, security and efficiency of our in‑house and project’s IT systems while providing technical support to our internal teams.

As we are a fast‑growing, scale‑up organization, our ideal candidate should be open to learn new things, able to self‑manage and perform effectively on assigned tasks and work in a fast‑paced environment.

This position is a Full‑Time role and shall be based in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems support and maintenance. Deploy, configure and maintain IT infrastructure systems based on Company’s requirements.
• Collaborate with other internal team members and project stakeholders to ensure smooth integration of systems, deployment and onboarding of devices, and implementation of security policies where required.
• Provide System Administration support to manage and maintain servers, storage, virtualization, and network infrastructure including monitoring system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular system updates and patches.
• Propose, implement and maintain security measures to protect data and systems from threats and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001…etc.).
• Develop and maintain DLP, backup and disaster recovery plans and procedures, conduct regular testing of backups and recovery processes whenever required or as scheduled.
• Maintain and update comprehensive documentation of system configurations and procedures.
• Generate reports on system performance, incidents, and improvements whenever required and propose improvements and preventions.
• Identify opportunities for automation and optimization of IT processes. Introduce solutions to streamline and increase efficiency of in‑house IT processes and where required, implement automation scripts and tools to improve system efficiency.

Requirements

1. Proficiency in managing Windows and Linux servers, workstations, switches, routers, access points and end‑user devices.
2. Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V).
3. Strong knowledge of systems networking principles and protocols.
4. Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
5. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
6. Able to work in a fast‑paced, startup environment.

Education & Experience

1. Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
2. Certifications such as CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, or equivalent is a plus.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT systems engineering and administration.