Senior System Engineer [Linux/UNIX]

NCS Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Group is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer / Team Lead to manage and optimize Linux-based infrastructure in a hybrid IT environment. You will ensure health, performance and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy enterprise solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of hands-on Linux experience, plus Windows Server and scripting skills (PowerShell). A RHLCert would be a plus; a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS is required.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of hands-on Linux experience.
• Experience in Windows Server environments and scripting with PowerShell.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related discipline.
• RHEL certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and optimize Linux infrastructure in a hybrid IT environment.
• Lead a small team and mentor juniors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement enterprise-wide solutions.
• Perform OS patching, hardening, backups and recovery in line with SOPs.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Powershell

Network Routing & Switching

Active Directory

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science

Tools

RHEL/OpenShift

Windows Server 2019

PowerShell

Job description

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 15,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

As a Senior Linux Engineer / Team Lead, you are responsible to manage, maintain, and optimize our Linux-based infrastructure and associated technologies within our hybrid IT environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the health, performance, and security of servers and systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement and support enterprise-wide solutions.

What will you do?

• Install new and/or rebuild Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, Oracle Linux and related infrastructure components in accordance to customer’s governance & audit requirements.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for recurring tasks, such as OS patching, backup & recovery, OS hardening and/or deviations, together with the customer to ensure the processes are in line and up to date as necessary.
• Perform daily system checks and monitoring and to highlight if any abnormalities are found, and to participate in troubleshooting and service recovery.
• Participate infrastructure/OS support with other day 2 project teams, as well as day 1 implementation teams for rollouts and enhancements.
• Execute infrastructure lifecycle events such as (Add/Modify/Change of users accounts), software updates (OS kernel, agent/client software, etc.)
• Work with related infrastructure towers (e.g. Storage, Network, etc.) as an integrated service delivery team to fulfil customer’s objectives.
• Hands-on involvement for monthly and ad-hoc OS patching as necessary for the Linux servers/containers under the service contract.
• Perform ongoing performance monitoring and recommend improvements, software upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
• Perform monthly performance reporting and capturing of server health statistics to assist with capacity planning.
• Assess and Resolve infrastructure related incidents and problems and provide support to application teams.
• Escalate to principal vendors and/or 3rd party vendors and facilitate their work as required within the customer’s premises & regulations.
• Rotating standby to work on night or weekend tasks when required.
• Lead a small team and be a mentor to juniors

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Due to government project sensitivity, we will only consider Singapore Citizen
• 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in Linux
• Experience in Windows Server 2019, Window Powershell (scripting), Network - Routing and Switching and Microsoft Active Directory
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) certification is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline
• This position is ideal for those candidates who embrace technical challenges and enjoy working with exciting and emerging technologies. In addition, excellent customer service, communications and professional demeanor is expected.

Additional information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.