System Engineer

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Data Centre Support Specialist to oversee the functionality and reliability of Data Centre operations. The candidate will perform regular audits, collaborate with various teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Successful applicants will have experience in Linux and Windows Server administration and knowledge of virtualization technologies. This position offers competitive pay and a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative workplace

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of network components.
• Experience in administrating Linux and Windows Server OS.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system functionality and availability of Data Centres.
• Conduct regular audits for compliance.
• Coordinate with Facility Management for maintenance and operations.

Skills

Basic understanding of Network knowledge

Experience in administrating Linux (Redhat)

Experience in managing virtualization technologies like VMware

Experience in administrating Windows Server (2016-2025)

Education

Relevant DC-related professional certifications such as EPI Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP)

Job description

Job ID: 20663Location: ST Engineering Hub, SGDescription:

About ST Engineering

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence, and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. The Group uses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through its diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence, and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.

About our Line of Business – Cloud and Data Centre Solutions

ST Engineering Cloud and Data Centre Solutions Pte Ltd provide all aspects of cloud management, services, and solutions, from initial setup and migration to ongoing operations and optimization. Services include engineering works to design, build and provide facility management service for mission critical environments such data centers, disaster recovery, and business continuity sites.

Together, We Can Make A Significant Impact

As a member of the respondents, you will be part of the team responsible for operational support of Authority's Data Centres (DCs) and expected to work independently. Your primary responsibility is to ensure system functionality, availability, data security, and compliance with industry standards. This includes:

• Facilitating, monitoring and resolving any IT Infra (Hardware) service request/fault.
• Conducting regular audit check to ensure vendor/user comply to Authority's DC policies/processes.
• Ensuring smooth DC operation such as coordinating with Facility Management (FM) for any M&E matters.

You will be working closely with all levels of IT Infra support team and is expected to operate, excel, maintain and monitor operating systems of the Data Centres (DCs) whenever and whatever support service for the enterprise system.

Data Centre Operation Management

• Work with user (with/without vendor support) for any escorting/installation/decommission/replacement of IT Infra equipment hosted inside the Data Centre, ensuring compliance to Authority policies/processes and update relevant inventories accordingly.
• Carry out periodic checks inside Data Centre, looking out for any:
  • Unreported IT Infra hardware fault
  • Environmental issue to be addressed (e.g.: Faulty lighting, item obstructing airflow)
  • Abnormality status of facility system (e.g.: Air-con) and report it to Facility Management (FM)
  • Non-compliance
  • Collect power utilization statistic (if required)
• Manage, procure and support provision of Data Centre equipment/systems, peripherals, spares, user documentations and technical manuals.
• Utilise alerting and reporting systems/tools to monitor Data Centre operation and relevant M&E related equipment status (If deemed required by the Authority).
• Work with Asset Management (AM) to perform asset tagging for IT infra equipment.

Technical Support and Problem Resolution

• Response to Data Centre related faults and alerts, for:
  • IT-related: Identify problems in Data Centre equipment/system and/or software using appropriate tools. Diagnose fault and log ticket as required as Level 1 support (e.g. faulty hard disk replacement) and ensure fault being rectified.
  • M&E-related: Work with Facility Management (FM) to diagnose and coordinate on the repair of any M&E issue that might interrupt the Data Centre operation and update timely to the Data Centre Manager.
• Investigate Data Centre related issues based on the Authority and/or user’s feedback.
• Formulate action plans to resolve problem. Implement action plan and test the system.
• Record the problem and its solution for future reference.
• Escalate any issue to the Authority and/or relevant stakeholders.
• For DC M&E maintenance work, to coordinate with FM for:
  • Planned event (e.g.: Annual HT/LT servicing, Quarterly Standby Generator load test) or
  • Unplanned (e.g.: Ah-hoc repair)

Inventory and Documentation

• Maintain and update hardware inventory which describes each piece of Data Centre hardware and equipment owned by the organisation.
• Perform annual stocktake of hardware inventory, or as when required by the Authority.

Qualities We Value

• Basic understanding of Network knowledge and components
• Experience in administrating Linux (Redhat) and Windows Server (2016-2025) OS
• Experience in managing virtualization technologies like VMware server/ESXi
• Relevant DC-related professional certifications, such as EPI Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or Data Centre Certified Associate (DCCA) is a plus.

Our Commitment That Goes Beyond the Norm

• An environment where you will be working on cutting-edge technologies and architectures.
• Safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone’s unique contributions are celebrated.
• Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people’s lives.
• A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace.Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.