System Engineer (Linux)

PERCEPT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a skilled System Engineer (Linux) to manage and support Linux-based systems across on-premises and cloud environments. Responsibilities include designing scalable infrastructure solutions, administering RHEL systems, and providing technical support for Linux-related issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills, proficiency in Linux administration, and familiarity with tools like Terraform and Ansible. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience managing Linux-based environments.
• Strong proficiency in Linux administration, RHEL preferred.
• Experience with monitoring and systems management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and support scalable Linux-based infrastructure solutions.
• Administer RHEL systems including patching and performance tuning.
• Monitor system health and performance across data centers and cloud platforms.

Skills

Linux administration

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Cloud networking

Infrastructure as code tools

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

We are looking for a skilled System Engineer (Linux) to join our Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will manage and support Linux-based systems across on-premises and cloud environments while ensuring high availability, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support scalable and secure Linux-based infrastructure solutions.
• Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, including patching, upgrades, and performance tuning.
• Monitor and maintain system health, performance, and security across datacentres and cloud platforms.
• Manage infrastructure and security tools (e.g., ManageEngine, encryption, key management).
• Configure and troubleshoot virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Deploy and maintain cloud services (compute, containers, serverless, networking, storage, security).
• Support middleware platforms, WAF, CDN, ALB/NLB, and NetScaler.
• Install and manage Linux/UNIX servers in on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Provide L2/L3 technical support for Linux/UNIX issues.
• Participate in on‑call rotations for after‑hours support.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, network, and application deployment issues.
• Maintain documentation on system configurations and processes.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience managing Linux‑based environments.
• Strong proficiency in Linux administration (RHEL preferred).
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Lambda functions, and backup tools.
• Familiarity with Windows Server (added advantage).
• Good understanding of AD, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Experience with VMware/Hyper‑V virtualization.
• Solid grasp of cloud networking (VPCs, subnets, routing, load balancers).
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.
• Experience with monitoring and systems management tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Certifications such as RHEL, AWS Solutions Architect, MCSA/MCSE are a plus.

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