System Engineer, Windows Operations and IT Security (School of Computing)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Singapore is looking for a skilled System Engineer for Windows Operations and IT Security. The role involves managing and securing the institution's IT infrastructure, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with IT security policies. Ideal candidates should have a relevant tertiary degree and experience in Windows Security. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to work in collaborative teams. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and security.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree holders with Computer Science/Engineering.
• Experience with Windows Security preferred.
• Strong ability to foster collaborative environment with IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and secure Windows and Virtualization IT infrastructure.
• Provide technical support for lab operations.
• Ensure implementation of IT security policies.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in Windows Security

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Ability to work in teams

Project management

Understanding of OS hardening measures

Education

Tertiary degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Windows Server OS

Nessus

SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK, Sentinel)

Job description

System Engineer, Windows Operations and IT Security (School of Computing)

Job Description

An IT Professional with advanced technical expertise in the areas of VM/Windows Operations and IT Security is required in the School of Computing to manage, maintain and secure its entire Windows and Virtualization IT infrastructure.

• Design, implement, manage and maintain the School’s IT infrastructure, especially computers, servers or equipment running on VM/Windows
• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure adequate capacity planning and high availability of the School’s servers and related services, including VMware, Proxmox, Windows, etc
• Manage storage solutions and backup systems, and implement appropriate backup policies, ensuring data protection, integrity and rapid recovery
• Develop, maintain, and test comprehensive DR and BCP for critical IT services
• Troubleshoot and resolve IT infrastructure issues, faults, incidents, etc
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level technical support to front-line technical support team
• Ensure proper IT security implementation and protection of services with sound IT security policies and principles in hardening, monitoring, detecting and defending the infrastructure
• Perform regular vulnerability management and end-point security protection: scanning, analyzing, prioritizing, remediating based on threat and vulnerability model
• Configure, implement and manage security tools such as system and security logging, access control configurations, intrusion detection, vulnerability assessment, host-based firewall, SIEM, etc
• Design, develop, improve and maintain systems/programs/scripts to implement software asset inventory and security baseline configuration on Windows and Linux platforms.
• Ensure the IT infrastructure adheres to security policies, eg enforce security baseline configurations in general and implement enhanced and targeted security protections whenever appropriate
• Monitor, respond and resolve risks and alerts timely
• Setup and provide technical support for teaching lab operations as well as practical lab sessions
• Provide IT-Security leadership and mentorship to SoC users and IT colleagues
• Develop new technical applications and services related to VM/Windows operations and IT security, and maintain existing ones
• Ensure proper documentation of work.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree holders with Computer Science/Engineering, or relevant specialisation, preferable with Windows Security working experience
• Must be adaptive, pro‑active, self‑motivated with positive work attitude, able to work independently or collaboratively in teams, eg very strong ability to foster collaborative environment with other IT teams
• Very good analytical, problem‑solving, communication and interpersonal skills, eg able to articulate technical and security risks and solutions to both academic, technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple jobs and projects
• Able to act as a subject matter expert, providing technical leadership and mentorship with sound analysis and underlying principles of operation
• Good understanding of PC and Mac hardware and software application(s)
• Familiarity with MS Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems, including network operations in the respective OS
• Advanced knowledge in Windows Server OS, its administration and network operations (DNS, DHCP, File/Print Services, Domain Controller, etc). Preferably with relevant certification
• Knowledge in IT Security, Windows and Linux hardening measures, patch/update management. Preferably with relevant certification
• Advanced knowledge and practical experience in implementing Windows Security controls
• Knowledge of network protocols, firewall configurations, and intrusion detection/prevention
• Preferably with experience in supporting vulnerability scans (eg. Nessus)
• Preferably with experience in assisting with security alerts, log collection, triage, and escalation
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK, Sentinel) for event analysis preferred
• Must be able to code in a programming or scripting language (eg. Powershell, Bash, Python, etc) for automation of processes
• Must have understanding of common attack methods (eg. Phishing, malware, ransomware, privilege escalation, etc.)

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department : Dean's Office

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 30782

Req ID: 30782