Senior Linux Systems Engineer — Data Center & Networking

SIMBA TELECOM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMBA TELECOM PTE. LTD. is seeking an IT systems engineer to manage and maintain Linux-based servers, ensuring high availability and security. The role includes overseeing virtualization (VMware, FusionCompute, KVM), configuring network devices, and implementing security controls.

The candidate will monitor performance, support data center operations, and work with IT teams on system upgrades while documenting configurations and procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of IT systems engineering experience, focused on Linux environments.
• Professional certifications such as CompTIA or LPIC are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts including switching, routing, and firewalls.
• Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware, FusionCompute or KVM.
• Familiarity with data center operations and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain servers, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Oversee virtualization technologies, including hypervisors and virtual machines (VMs).
• Configure and manage network switches, routers, and firewalls to ensure secure and efficient data flow.
• Implement and maintain security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring compliance with security policies and standards.
• Provide support for data center operations, including hardware installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to plan and implement system upgrades and patches.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Linux environments

Networking concepts

Problem solving

Documentation

Independent & team work

Security policy adherence

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree/Diploma/ITE in CS/IT or related

CompTIA certification

LPIC certification

Tools

VMware

FusionCompute

KVM

Job description

SIMBA TELECOM PTE. LTD. is seeking an IT systems engineer to manage and maintain Linux-based servers, ensuring high availability and security. The role includes overseeing virtualization (VMware, FusionCompute, KVM), configuring network devices, and implementing security controls.

The candidate will monitor performance, support data center operations, and work with IT teams on system upgrades while documenting configurations and procedures.