Senior Principal Engineer (Infrastructure Architecture)

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Singapore seeks an Infrastructure Architect to design and govern enterprise-ready infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will ensure the security and scalability of cloud and on-premise systems, drive modernization, and mentor a team. A Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent and at least 5 years in a similar role are required, along with certifications in cloud architecture and governance. This full-time position offers an opportunity to shape enterprise infrastructure strategy.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven experience as a Manager/Lead for DevOps or similar role.
• Strong expertise in cloud security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as infrastructure SME for hybrid cloud, compute, storage, and network design.
• Own enterprise infrastructure architecture patterns.
• Deliver quarterly lifecycle and tech debt risk reports.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management (AWS and Azure)

Linux and Windows system administration

Strong cross-team collaboration

Vendor management

Budget planning

Deep technical expertise in infra architecture

Education

Bachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent

Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification

TOGAF or equivalent certification

ITIL Foundation or above

Job description

This role serves as the infrastructure architecture subject matter expert (SME) within IAG. The individual is accountable for developing enterprise-ready architecture patterns, governing lifecycle practices, embedding compliance, and driving modernization of Mediacorp's infrastructure platforms.

The role ensures all infrastructure solutions across on-premise, cloud, and multi-cloud are secure, scalable, cost-optimized, and compliant with regulatory and enterprise requirements.

Scope of the role

Infrastructure Architecture Standards

• Define, publish, and maintain reference architectures and reusable infra design templates.

• Provide architecture reviews and design validation for infrastructure projects.

Lifecycle & Technology Governance

• Maintain infra lifecycle register (EOL/EOS).

• Drive modernization and tech debt reduction plans in collaboration with Infra Ops.

Security & Compliance Alignment

• Embed Information Security Office (ISO) compliance and audit requirements into infra design.

• Ensure architecture decisions align with corporate risk, security, and audit frameworks.

Innovation & Modernization

• Lead R&D and proof-of-concepts for emerging technologies (e.g., AIOps, Zero Trust, AI infra readiness).

• Translate technology trends into enterprise-ready patterns for adoption.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Partner with Infra Ops, PMO, and ISO to ensure projects align with architecture standards.

• Mentor engineers, transferring infra design knowledge and building IAG's technical depth

Key Responsibilities

• Act as infra SME for hybrid cloud, compute, storage, and network design.

• Own enterprise infra architecture patterns and decision records.

• Deliver quarterly lifecycle/tech debt risk reports and modernization roadmap updates.

• Ensure infra projects meet secure-by-design and compliance standards.

• Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations on integration of new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent.

• Certifications preferred:

  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

  • AWS Solutions Architect Professional

  • TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification

  • FinOps Certified Practitioner

  • ITIL Foundation or above

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience

• Proven experience working as a Manager/Lead for DevOps or similar role in a leadership capacity, leading and mentoring a team of engineers

• Lead the planning, implementation and management of cloud infrastructure and operations. To build and maintain infrastructure with scalability and high availability

• Strong expertise in cloud infrastructure management (AWS and Azure) and cloud security best practices

• Knowledge and experience in Linux and Windows system administration and networking, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Budget planning and management

• Vendor management and procurement processes

• Ability to influence and enforce standards while enabling agility in delivery.

• Strong cross-team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

• Experience mentoring engineers or architects in technical practices.

• Deep technical expertise in infra architecture (cloud, on-prem, hybrid).

• Proven ability to translate business/operational needs into scalable architecture solutions.

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and secure-by-design practices.

• Skilled in producing blueprints, patterns, and architecture documentation.

• Passionate about shaping enterprise infra strategy and governance.

• Motivated by enabling secure, modern, and scalable IT infrastructure.

• Enjoys mentoring and developing high-performing teams.