Senior Infrastructure Cloud Ops AWS Engineer

PROJECT SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PROJECT SEARCH PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior AWS Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Team Lead) to design, implement, and lead hybrid infrastructure operations across AWS cloud and on-premises systems. You will lead a distributed team and drive architecture decisions, governance, and automation to optimize costs and performance.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced AWS technical skills, and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver scalable solutions with security and compliance in mind.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience managing hybrid infrastructure environments.
• At least 3 years of focused experience designing, deploying, or managing AWS services.
• Proven ability to lead and grow a technical operations team in a complex enterprise environment.
• Collaborates with cross-functional infrastructure domains (network, endpoint, security).
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end infrastructure solutions for hybrid environments.
• Lead and mentor a distributed team of engineers (20-30).
• Drive automation and orchestration using Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell.
• Oversee governance, security, and compliance across ITIL/ISO frameworks.
• Manage migrations, DR setups, and cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Cloud architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

VMware ESXi

Nutanix HCI

Hitachi storage

Azure AD / Windows Server

Job description

The Senior AWS Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Team Lead) is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading the operations of hybrid infrastructure environments across AWS Cloud and on-premises systems.

This role combines technical leadership, solution design, and team management. The environment covers enterprise Windows infrastructure (Active Directory, Azure AD), Canon Print services, Hitachi storage systems, Nutanix HCI, VMware ESXi, and AWS cloud platforms hosted across remote locations.

What will you do?

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a distributed team of 20-30 engineers managing diverse infrastructure environments.
• Develop and track annual improvement plans based on operational metrics, lessons learned, and technology advancements.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture focused on ownership, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic input to senior management and assist in service optimization, cost control, and service expansion opportunities.

Technical Solution Design & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Endpoint Management, Network Operations, Cloud Security, and Application teams to design end-to-end infrastructure solutions.
• Develop integrated technical architectures ensuring compatibility, security, and performance across platforms.
• Participate in cross-domain projects such as device lifecycle management, network modernization, identity federation, and hybrid cloud deployment.
• Contribute to infrastructure automation and orchestration efforts using tools like Terraform, Ansible or PowerShell.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex system issues that span multiple technology domains.

AWS Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Management

• Design and manage AWS-based systems with focus on governance, scalability, and security compliance.
• Orchestrate hybrid cloud integrations between AWS and on-prem environments (Active Directory, Azure AD, and hybrid networking).
• Implement and maintain server provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring frameworks.
• Drive migration projects, disaster recovery setups, and continuous improvement through automation and cost optimization.

Windows & Enterprise Infrastructure

• Oversee Windows infrastructure including AD, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
• Manage Canon Print services, ensuring reliable operations and capacity planning.
• Administer VMware ESXi clusters, Nutanix HCI platforms, and Hitachi filer systems across remote sites.
• Implement standardized system hardening, patch management, and compliance policies.
• Conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and maintain consistent operational documentation.

Operational Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to ITIL, ISO20000, and ISO27001 operational frameworks.
• Maintain accurate documentation, change control records, and audit compliance artifacts.
• Generate regular performance and service delivery reports, providing insights for continual service improvement.
• Participate in audits, risk management initiatives, and capacity or resilience planning exercises.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience managing hybrid infrastructure environments.
• At least 3 years of focused experience designing, deploying, or managing AWS services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a technical operations team in a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional infrastructure domains (network, endpoint, and security).
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Technical Expertise

• AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, CloudFormation/Terraform, IAM, RDS, CloudWatch, and Systems Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, AD, Azure AD, DNS, GPO, and PowerShell scripting.
• Exposure to VMware ESXi, Nutanix HCI, and enterprise NAS/SAN systems (Hitachi).
• Familiarity with endpoint lifecycle management, network connectivity (VPN, DNS, load balancing), and automation tools.
• Understanding of IT governance, compliance, and cyber hygiene frameworks.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Windows Server certification.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP).
• ITIL Foundation certification.

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination abilities across technical and business stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Customer-oriented, adaptable, and proactive toward continuous improvement.