Lead/Senior Infrastructure Resiliency Consultant

Central Provident Fund Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Singapore social security organization is hiring an Infrastructure Resiliency Consultant to oversee disaster recovery strategies and improve infrastructure resiliency. The role requires experience in systems engineering and familiarity with backup technologies. Applicants should have a passion for collaboration and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community. This is a full-time, 2-year contract position with potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards package

Annual leave and medical benefits

Promotion opportunities based on performance

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in infrastructure or systems engineering, especially in backup, DR, or resiliency planning.
• Experience managing converged and storage infrastructures.
• Good understanding of Business Continuity Planning/DR frameworks and key metrics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and conduct disaster recovery exercises.
• Design recovery strategies considering system dependencies and failure scenarios.
• Collaborate with teams to address resiliency gaps.

Skills

Infrastructure or systems engineering experience

Backup and disaster recovery knowledge

Exposure to resiliency planning

Tools

EMC Isilon

Hitachi Storage Navigator

Isilon OneFS

Job description

What the role is:

At #TeamCPF, you’re not just joining a team; you are embracing a culture of excellence, collaboration, and meaningful impact. You will play a pivotal role in empowering over 4 million members to secure their retirement, healthcare, housing needs and better navigate life’s uncertainties. We thrive on sharp minds and insightful decisions. Your ability to analyse and think critically isn't just valued; it's essential. Every choice you make contributes to our collective success. Collaboration is our way of life. We believe in the power of effective partnerships and seamless communications across teams. Together, we amplify each other’s strengths and achieve remarkable results. Our learning never stops. We encourage your inquisitiveness and courage to embrace new challenges head‑on. Your agility, readiness to challenge conventions, embrace of data‑driven strategies, dedication to learning and applying new skills fuels our innovation and progress. At the core of everything we do lies a genuine desire to make a difference. We serve our community and support each other with compassion, empathy, and unwavering dedication. Every action we take is guided by a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to those we serve. Join us at #TeamCPF! Together, let's redefine possibilities and leave a legacy that echoes for generations.

What you will be working on:

As an Infrastructure Resiliency Consultant, you will be involved in the planning, operation, and continual improvement of CPF Board's infrastructure platforms. This includes overseeing compute, storage, backup, and recovery systems, ensuring they remain secure, reliable, and recovery‑ready. You will be responsible for shaping the Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy and advancing practices for infrastructure resiliency, acting as a bridge between technical execution and strategic resilience planning. In this role, you will:

• Plan, manage and conduct DR exercises in partnership with stakeholders, users and system owners to ensure business continuity preparedness.
• Design and develop recovery strategies, considering system dependencies, multi‑site configurations, and various failure scenarios.
• Maintain and update disaster recovery playbooks, streamlining recovery workflows to enhance response times and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure preparedness for service disruptions, address resiliency gaps and implement improvements.
• Manage and optimise infrastructure platforms, including converged infrastructure and NAS storage systems.
• Oversee system lifecycle management, capacity planning, and platform hardening across compute, storage, and virtualisation layers.
• Maintain performance, patch compliance, and operational reliability of core systems.
• Oversee backup platform operations, coordinate backup and recovery testing for systems, and validate integrity and recoverability of data.

What we are looking for:

We value the diverse talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table. While mastery of every requirement may not be necessary, familiarity and expertise in some of the following areas will position you for success within this team.

• Relevant experience in infrastructure or systems engineering, with exposure to backup, DR, or resiliency planning.
• Pior experience managing converged and storage infrastructures such as EMC Isilon, Hitachi Storage Navigator, Device Manager, and Isilon OneFS.
• Experience in configuring and managing backup policies, performing backup testing, restore operations, and disaster recovery drills.
• Good understanding of Business Continuity Planning/DR frameworks and key metrics including RTO, RPO, and high availability architectures.
• Knowledge of failover mechanisms and redundancy setups across application, database and infrastructure layers will be a plus.
• Availability for on‑call rotation, emergency response and after‑hours maintenance windows where necessary.

The seniority of appointment and actual corporate job title will commensurate with individual work experiences. Position is on a 2-year full‑time contract directly under the payroll of CPF Board with potential for emplacement into a permanent position.

What you can expect

Being part of #TeamCPF means embarking on a challenging and rewarding career in a progressive workplace that values productivity and growth. Here’s what awaits you:

• Opportunities to engage in a mix of formal and informal training, keeping your skills sharp in our ever‑evolving technological landscape.
• Promotion opportunities based on your capability and on‑the‑job performance.
• A vibrant community of like‑minded and friendly colleagues, where collaboration and creativity thrive.
• A hybrid work model that offers flexibility for remote work, subject to exigencies of service.
• Flexible dress code that empowers you to choose your appropriate outfit for the day.
• A comprehensive rewards package that includes annual leave, pro‑family leave, medical and dental benefits, and access to recreational activities.

About Central Provident Fund Board

Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board is the cornerstone of Singapore's social security system, committed to serving and empowering over 4 million members in securing their retirement, healthcare, and housing needs. As an employer, we believe in developing our people to do their life’s best work through the 3Ps: Purposeful Work, Professional Growth, People & Culture. Purposeful Work – Beyond being a pension fund, we are unique in being a national social security organisation, and we serve CPF members knowing that our work we make a difference. Professional Growth – At CPF Board, you will have the opportunity to learn on the job, acquire new skills, and broaden your knowledge. Although you are joining one organisation, you will have access to many career paths in the years ahead. People and Culture – When you join CPF Board, you become part of a mission‑oriented organisation with a strong culture of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. Our people are our greatest asset, and we champion a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusivity, where every voice is heard and contributions are recognised and celebrated. We are a recipient of the Enabling Mark (Gold) by SG Enable, we welcome candidates with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment. Come and be a part of #TeamCPF today, to make a difference in the lives of others and in the future of Singapore. To learn more about CPF Board, visit our website at www.cpf.gov.sg.