Senior Systems Engineer (Managed Infrastructure), A*STAR BII

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking an IT Systems Engineer in Singapore to ensure 24/7 server availability for a global pathogen data sharing platform. You will deploy and maintain virtual machines to match data submission demands and coordinate with network teams to guarantee uninterrupted connectivity.

You will work with system admins and scientific teams to ensure scalable, secure network operations supporting continuous global genomic data access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in IT, Computer and Systems Engineering or related field.
• Web hosting experience ensuring uptime, security, and performance.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and system administration.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and network security implementation.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (Proxmox VE, VMware, KVM, Hyper-V or cloud equivalents).
• Knowledge of shell scripting and common programming languages like Perl, Python, Java, C/C++.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with ability to respond under pressure.
• Familiarity with server load balancing, redundancy, and failover solutions.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Server management (Apache, Nginx, etc.), network configuration, security measures (firewalls, SSL), performance monitoring, DNS management.
• Set up, configure, and deploy virtual machines in response to data submission and processing loads.
• Manage relationships with network providers and ensure SLAs are met.
• Troubleshoot systems and network issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance assessments to anticipate scaling needs.
• Support disaster recovery and failover mechanisms for uninterrupted operation.
• Collaborate with compute and application teams for systems integration.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, performance logs, and provider agreements.
• Stay updated with best practices in networking, virtualization, and automation.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Python

Perl

Java

C/C++

Networking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Proxmox VE

VMware

KVM

Hyper-V

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Summary

The IT( Systems )Engineer is responsible for ensuring 24/7 server availability to support our global platform for pathogen data sharing. This role focuses on setting up, deploying, and maintaining virtual machines based on data submission demands, while liaising with network support team to ensure uninterrupted connectivity.

The candidate will work closely with system administrators, and scientific teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure network operations that support continuous global access to genomic data.

Job Responsibilities:

• Server management (Apache, Nginx, etc), network configuration, implementing security measures (firewalls, SSL), performance monitoring, and DNS management.
• Set up, configure, and deployvirtual machines in response to varying data submission and processing loads.
• Manage relationships with network providers and ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Troubleshoot systems/network issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to restore services promptly.
• Conduct regular performance assessments and capacity planning to anticipate infrastructure scaling needs.
• Support disaster recovery and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted platform operation.
• Collaborate with compute and application teams for systems integration.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, performance logs, and provider agreements.
• Stay up-to-date with best practices in networking, virtualization, and infrastructure automation.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computerand Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Possess web hosting experience in managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting server infrastructure to ensure website uptime, security, and performance.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and system administration.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and network security implementation.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g. Proxmox VE, VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, or cloud equivalents).
• Knowledge of shell scripting , common programming languages like Perl, Python, Java, C/C++.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with ability to respond effectively under pressure.
• Familiarity with server load balancing, redundancy, and failover solutions.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools and diagnostic utilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary, global team.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.