SR. INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

TECEZE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TECEZE is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to design, deliver, and operate mission-critical IT infrastructure and data centre environments in Singapore. You will lead cross-functional teams, implement automation, and ensure security, reliability and performance across server, storage, and network domains.

The role emphasizes OpenShift/Kubernetes, IaC, and CI/CD with a strong focus on risk mitigation, cost modelling, and long-term resilience in complex software-driven systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, ICT, Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in design, delivery, integration and operations of mission-critical IT infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux/RHEL and Windows Server environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex server, storage, virtualization, data centre, and network infrastructure.
• Develop infrastructure architectures for physical and virtual servers, storage, SAN/NAS, backup and recovery.
• Define configurations and ensure security, availability and performance requirements.
• Support lifecycle management: deployment, upgrades, migration, maintenance, and tech refresh.
• Contribute to cost modelling and TCO analysis.
• Ensure designs meet safety, security, and operational requirements.
• Lead Linux/RHEL and Windows Server environments, server hardening and security.
• Implement virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, KVM).
• Develop and maintain backup, DR and recovery solutions.
• Support high-availability and resilient infrastructure environments.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Linux / RHEL

Windows Server

Virtualization

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Ansible

Terraform

IaC

CI/CD

Scripting

Networking fundamentals

Security hardening

TCO analysis

Leadership

English communication

Safety-critical environments

CCNA/CCNP

Large-scale infra

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering ICT CS IT

Postgraduate in Systems Engineering

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

VMware

Hyper-V

Proxmox

Terraform

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Mission-Critical Systems

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to design, deliver, integrate, and operate complex mission-critical IT infrastructure and data centre environments.

The role will focus on server, storage, virtualization, networking, automation, and infrastructure integration within large-scale, software-centric systems. The successful candidate will work across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, providing technical leadership and ensuring infrastructure solutions meet performance, security, reliability, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex server, storage, virtualization, data centre, and network infrastructure solutions.
• Develop infrastructure architectures covering physical and virtual servers, compute platforms, storage arrays, SAN/NAS environments, backup and recovery solutions.
• Define infrastructure configurations and ensure solutions meet technical, security, availability, and performance requirements.
• Support infrastructure lifecycle management, including deployment, upgrades, migration, maintenance, and technology refresh.
• Contribute to infrastructure cost modelling and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Ensure infrastructure designs align with applicable safety, security, and operational requirements.
• Manage and support enterprise Linux/RHEL and Windows Server environments.
• Implement server hardening and infrastructure security best practices.
• Design, deploy, and manage virtualization platforms such as:
• VMware
• Microsoft Hyper-V
• Proxmox
• KVM
• Design and support enterprise storage environments, including SAN/NAS, storage arrays, and data centre storage infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and recovery solutions.
• Support high-availability and resilient infrastructure environments.

Containers & Infrastructure Automation

• Design and manage containerized infrastructure using platforms such as:
• OpenShift
• Implement infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
• Develop and maintain automation using tools such as:
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Shell/Python or other infrastructure scripting technologies
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated infrastructure deployment.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive infrastructure operations and improve operational efficiency.

Networking & Infrastructure Integration

• Apply strong knowledge of fundamental networking concepts, including switching, routing, TCP/IP, VLANs, and network connectivity.
• Work closely with network engineering teams to integrate server, storage, and network infrastructure.
• Support hardware integration and testing activities.
• Perform validation and integration of infrastructure components within large-scale, complex software-based systems.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, hardware, virtualization, storage, and connectivity issues during integration and operational phases.

Project & Delivery Responsibilities

• Support infrastructure delivery throughout the complete project lifecycle, from architecture and design through deployment, integration, testing, and operational handover.
• Work under both traditional and Agile/iterative development methodologies.
• Contribute to hardware integration, system testing, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Provide timely progress updates to management and project stakeholders.
• Identify technical risks and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure infrastructure deliverables are completed according to project schedules and quality requirements.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to infrastructure engineers.
• Support the development of high-performing technical teams.
• Allocate and prioritize technical activities where required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and influence technical decisions where stakeholders have differing objectives.
• Make sound technical decisions independently and take ownership of infrastructure outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or studies in Systems Engineering would be an advantage.
• 7+ years of experience in the design, delivery, integration, and operations of complex mission-critical IT infrastructure.
• Strong experience with:
• Enterprise servers and compute platforms
• Storage arrays
• SAN/NAS
• Backup and recovery
• Strong knowledge of Linux/RHEL and Windows Server operating systems.
• Experience with server hardening and infrastructure security.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, or KVM.
• Experience with container platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure architecture and design.
• Experience with physical and virtual server deployment and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, particularly switching and routing.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible, Terraform, IaC, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities.
• Experience with hardware integration, testing, validation, and system integration.
• Experience delivering complex software-based or mission-critical systems.
• Experience working in both Agile and traditional project environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Understanding of Safety, Security, and Human Factors within data centre and infrastructure environments.
• Experience with infrastructure cost modelling and TCO analysis.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong judgement, accountability, problem-solving, and independent decision-making abilities.
• Cisco certifications, such as CCNA or CCNP.
• Knowledge or experience with Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems.
• Experience working within aviation, defence, transportation, or other safety-critical / mission-critical environments.
• French language proficiency.
• Experience with large-scale distributed infrastructure environments.

Key Technical Skills

Automation: Ansible | Terraform | Infrastructure as Code | Shell/Python Scripting

DevOps: CI/CD | Automated Deployment | Infrastructure Automation

Networking: TCP/IP | Routing | Switching | VLAN | Network Integration

Architecture: Infrastructure Architecture | Solution Design | Hardware Integration | System Integration | Validation & Testing

General Requirements

• Promote a collaborative and respectful working environment across all departments.
• Support and promote diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Advocate for continuous improvement, accountability, transparency, and curiosity.
• Comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, and Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Maintain safe and professional working practices at all times.
• Demonstrate a positive and motivating leadership style while effectively managing complexity and organizational change.

Special Requirements

• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain Singapore CAT 2 Security Clearance.

Location

Employment Type

Full-Time | Senior-Level / Technical Leadership