System Engineer

ES RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer to support and manage mission-critical backend systems. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in IT or related fields, along with hands-on experience in system administration and troubleshooting. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a sense of accountability are essential. This role involves a mix of administrative tasks and direct support in a high-availability environment, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in exciting projects.

Benefits

Up to Basic S$4400

S$200 fixed monthly Transport Allowance

S$50 monthly HP Claim

Bonus

Group Insurance & Leave

Medical Claim benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering or infrastructure project implementation.
• Hands-on experience in system administration, monitoring, performance tuning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in structured, change-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and implement backend systems.
• Perform system administration activities to ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis for system issues.

Skills

System administration

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Networking fundamentals

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in IT, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Systems Engineer to support and deliver mission-critical backend systems that integrate with front-end devices and engineering/OT environments.

This role suits candidates who enjoy working close to production systems, take ownership of system stability and security, and are comfortable operating in regulated or high-availability environments.

You will be involved across the full system lifecycle — from requirements gathering and implementation to operations, security hardening, and incident resolution.

Mon to Fri Office hours (24X 7 support standby required)

1 Year Project Renewable under Agency's Payroll

What we offer: Up to Basic S$4400 + S$200 fixed monthly Transport Allowance + S$50 monthly HP Claim + Bonus + Group Insurance & Leave , Medical Claim benefits

• Install, configure, test, and implement backend systems, including Operating Systems and application software, in line with technical specifications, SLAs, and industry best practices.
• Perform system administration activities to ensure optimal performance, stability, and security.
• Manage system changes through a formal change management process, including impact assessment, approval coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for system issues and implement preventive and corrective measures to avoid recurrence.
• Provide expert technical guidance to customers, project teams, and Level 1 engineers, including troubleshooting and integration with Front-End Devices.
• Participate in backend system hardening, security acceptance activities, and vulnerability assessment/testing (experience preferred).
• Engage with external vendors, partners, and end users to support system delivery and issue resolution.
• Gather business and application requirements to plan, design, and implement systems that meet customer commitments.
• Proactively monitor system performance and availability, taking corrective actions to improve service levels.
• Respond to incidents promptly, provide timely status updates, and deliver temporary or permanent resolutions.
• Implement service continuity measures, including backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Create and maintain clear, accurate system documentation covering implementation, configuration, and operations.
• Participate in 24×7 standby/on-call rotation to support critical systems.

Job Requirements:

1. Diploma or Degree in IT, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
2. Proven experience in engineering or infrastructure project implementation.
3. Hands-on experience in system administration, monitoring, performance tuning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
4. Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (OSI layers, TCP/IP).
5. Experience working in structured, change-controlled environments.
6. Exposure to backend system hardening, security acceptance, or vulnerability remediation is highly advantageous.
7. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
8. Highly organized, methodical, and detail-oriented.
9. Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and perseverance in resolving issues.
10. Willingness to be stationed at client facilities or on-site as required.

EA License No: 09C4235 I EA Reg: R1103307 (Hong Mei Lin)