Senior Global Systems Reliability Engineer

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking an IT Systems Engineer in Singapore to ensure 24/7 server availability for a global pathogen data sharing platform. You will deploy and maintain virtual machines to match data submission demands and coordinate with network teams to guarantee uninterrupted connectivity.

You will work with system admins and scientific teams to ensure scalable, secure network operations supporting continuous global genomic data access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in IT, Computer and Systems Engineering or related field.
• Web hosting experience ensuring uptime, security, and performance.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and system administration.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and network security implementation.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (Proxmox VE, VMware, KVM, Hyper-V or cloud equivalents).
• Knowledge of shell scripting and common programming languages like Perl, Python, Java, C/C++.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with ability to respond under pressure.
• Familiarity with server load balancing, redundancy, and failover solutions.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Server management (Apache, Nginx, etc.), network configuration, security measures (firewalls, SSL), performance monitoring, DNS management.
• Set up, configure, and deploy virtual machines in response to data submission and processing loads.
• Manage relationships with network providers and ensure SLAs are met.
• Troubleshoot systems and network issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance assessments to anticipate scaling needs.
• Support disaster recovery and failover mechanisms for uninterrupted operation.
• Collaborate with compute and application teams for systems integration.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, performance logs, and provider agreements.
• Stay updated with best practices in networking, virtualization, and automation.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Python

Perl

Java

C/C++

Networking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Proxmox VE

VMware

KVM

Hyper-V

Cloud platforms

Job description

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking an IT Systems Engineer in Singapore to ensure 24/7 server availability for a global pathogen data sharing platform. You will deploy and maintain virtual machines to match data submission demands and coordinate with network teams to guarantee uninterrupted connectivity.

You will work with system admins and scientific teams to ensure scalable, secure network operations supporting continuous global genomic data access.