Linux Server Engineer

Hamilton Barnes ?; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is partnering with a leading hyperscale operator to hire a Linux Server Engineer. The role focuses on supporting large-scale production infrastructure across data centres and colocation environments, blending hands-on Linux server troubleshooting with hardware operations.

You will work with internal engineering teams, data centre technicians, vendors, ISPs and colocation providers to resolve complex infrastructure issues and maintain high availability.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting Linux-based servers in production environments.
• Familiarity with server hardware, cabling, and connectivity.
• Ability to follow MOPs and operational procedures.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and field teams.
• Proficient in using ticketing systems like JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Linux-based servers and supporting infrastructure
• Use Linux CLI for diagnostics and log analysis
• Perform hardware break/fix across production servers
• Coordinate with Smart Hands and on-site technicians
• Manage circuit moves, adds and changes
• Maintain inventory and infrastructure documentation
• Execute planned maintenance per MOPs

Skills

Linux troubleshooting

Hardware fault diagnosis

JIRA

Vendor coordination

Strong communication

Job description

We are partnering with a company operating one of the world's largest hyperscale infrastructure environments.

They are seeking a Linux Server Engineer to support large-scale production infrastructure across data centre and colocation environments supporting globally distributed platforms. This is a hands-on infrastructure role combining Linux server troubleshooting, hardware operations, physical connectivity and production support within a highly available hyperscale environment.

You will work across Linux-based server infrastructure while coordinating with internal engineering teams, data centre technicians, vendors, ISPs and colocation providers to resolve infrastructure issues.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Linux-based servers and supporting infrastructure within large-scale production environments
• Use Linux command-line tools for system diagnostics, log analysis, connectivity testing and fault isolation
• Perform server hardware break/fix activities across physical production infrastructure
• Troubleshoot hardware, cabling, optics, fibre and physical connectivity issues
• Support Layer 1 troubleshooting across server and network infrastructure
• Coordinate Smart Hands / Remote Hands teams and onsite technicians during incidents, maintenance and implementation activities
• Manage circuit MACDs including moves, adds, changes and disconnections
• Work with ISPs, colocation providers, hardware vendors and internal operations teams to resolve production issues
• Manage infrastructure requests, incidents, tickets and operational updates through internal systems and JIRA
• Maintain server, circuit, hardware and spares inventory and support regular infrastructure audits
• Execute planned maintenance activities in line with established MOPs, technical procedures and operational standards
• Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation and implementation reporting
• Support highly available production environments with a strong focus on uptime, reliability and process adherence

Required Skills

• Linux/Unix command-line troubleshooting experience, including system diagnostics, logs and connectivity troubleshooting
• Experience troubleshooting physical servers and hardware within production environments
• Understanding of server hardware, cabling, optics, fibre and physical connectivity
• Strong fault isolation and troubleshooting skills across Linux, hardware and infrastructure environments
• Experience working with ticketing platforms such as JIRA or similar
• Experience coordinating with hardware vendors, field engineers, Smart Hands teams, colocation providers and/or ISPs
• Experience following MOPs, operational procedures and technical implementation documentation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple technical teams and external providers
• Comfortable working independently within fast-paced, large-scale production environments

Why Apply?

• Support one of the world's most advanced hyperscale Linux infrastructure environments
• Gain exposure to large-scale server and data centre operations supporting globally distributed platforms
• Work across Linux, server hardware and production infrastructure within a highly technical environment
• Strong long-term project pipeline within a rapidly growing global infrastructure environment