Senior Systems and Network Engineer

St Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Senior Systems and Network Engineer to maintain and enhance enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security and efficiency for clients.

The role focuses on proactive incident management, system hardening and performance optimization, with 24x7 standby duties and strong collaboration with client teams and service providers. The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years in IT infrastructure or information security, deep expertise in

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of IT infrastructure management and/or information security experience in enterprise or customer-centric environments.
• Deep expertise across hardware, software, operating systems, networking and security principles.
• Experience in IT operations management including system administration, patch management and performance monitoring.
• Strong proficiency with Windows and RHEL operating systems, network devices and related services.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Vendor management experience and proactive learning.
• Experience with OT environments is an advantage.
• Ability to support 24x7 standby duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause analysis initiatives and act as escalation point for infrastructure issues.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on servers, network devices and OS to ensure availability.
• Execute incident and problem management per SLAs to restore services quickly.
• Advise clients on performance optimization and capacity planning.
• Implement and manage security controls including patch management and hardening.
• Ensure change and release management protocols are followed to maintain integrity.
• Maintain documentation and generate operational/security reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with client teams and service providers for audits, changes and DR exercises.
• Communicate technical risks and impacts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrate autonomous working and ownership of tasks and improvement initiatives.
• Support 24x7 standby duties as required.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Incident management

Security controls

Communication

Vendor management

Standby duties

Tools

Windows

RHEL

Firewalls

Load balancers

Switches

Job description

Job Title: Senior Systems and Network Engineer

Job Location Region: West

Job Description

Join ST Engineering Info-Security Pte. Ltd. within the Infrastructure Sustainment Services Business Unit, Customer Success Division, as a Senior Systems and NetworkEngineer. This pivotal role is designed for a seasoned IT professional dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the reliability, security, and efficiency of enterprise IT infrastructures for our valued clients.

As a Senior Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring that complex network environments and IT systems remain resilient and secure, thereby enabling uninterrupted business operations. Your role will involve proactive management of IT infrastructure, swift resolution of incidents, and continuous improvement of system performance and security protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage root-cause analysis initiatives, spearheading the resolution of complex technical incidents and serving as a critical escalation point for infrastructure-related issues.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on diverse IT infrastructure components, including servers, network devices (firewalls, load balancers, switches), and operating systems such as Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), ensuring optimal service availability and stability.
• Execute incident and problem management processes in alignment with organisational standards, facilitating timely restoration of services within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Provide expert advice to clients on performance enhancement, capacity planning, and optimization strategies to improve overall infrastructure efficiency.
• Implement and manage security controls encompassing patch management, vulnerability remediation, access control, system hardening, in strict adherence to clients’ security policies and industry best practices.
• Ensure rigorous application of security patches and updates following established Change and Release Management protocols to uphold system integrity and robust security postures.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, including system configurations, SOPs, maintenance and recovery procedures, along with detailed incident and problem records. Generate insightful operational and security reports, such as incident post-mortems and Root Cause Analyses, to support transparent communication with management and clients.
• Collaborate closely with client teams, internal departments, and external service providers to guarantee integrated IT and Operational Technology (OT) operations. Coordinate activities related to audits, incidents, changes, and Disaster Recovery exercises.
• Communicate technical risks, service impacts, and recommended solutions effectively to stakeholders, including non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and awareness.
• Demonstrate autonomous working capabilities, effective prioritisation, accountability, and ownership of assigned tasks and improvement initiatives.
• Provide support for 24x7 standby duties, ensuring continuous coverage and availability as required by operational demands.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 to 8 years’ experience in IT infrastructure management and/or information security within enterprise or customer-centric environments, demonstrating a thorough understanding and capability in managing complex systems.
• Deep expertise in IT infrastructure components, including hardware, software, operating systems, networking, and security principles.
• Proven track record in IT operations management encompassing system administration, patch management, and performance monitoring.
• Strong proficiency in Windows and RHEL operating systems, network technologies such as firewalls, switches, and load balancers, and related network services.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills combined with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated capability in vendor management and a proactive attitude towards continuous learning and adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies.
• Experience working with Operational Technology (OT) environments is considered an advantage, highlighting adaptability to varied infrastructure domains.
• Ability to support and contribute to round-the-clock standby duties ensuring operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

At ST Engineering Info-Security, we are committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace where innovation and collaboration thrive. As part of our Customer Success Division, you will engage with a diverse team of professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional IT infrastructure services that safeguard and empower our clients' operations.

We value continuous professional development, offering opportunities to enhance your expertise within a supportive environment. Your contributions will directly influence the robustness of critical IT environments, making a tangible impact on business continuity and security.

Work location: Jurong East