Systems Engineer (DevOps Engineer)

NCS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS is seeking an experienced On-Premises DevOps Engineer to design and maintain container infrastructure in an on-premises environment. The role collaborates with development and operations teams to ensure smooth deployments and efficient management of resources.

Requirements include knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, containerd, and IaC tools like Terraform/Ansible. Experience with monitoring, security, and on-prem data centers is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with on-premises infrastructure and data centers.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes on-prem deployments.
• Experience with Docker and containerd.
• Familiarity with IaC tools Helm, Kustomize, Terraform.
• Experience with monitoring/logging for Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Containerization: Work with Docker containers and containerd for deployments.
• Kafka Integration: Integrate Kafka for event-driven communication and data streaming.
• Guacamole Experience: Leverage Guacamole for secure remote access to systems.
• Infrastructure as Code: Use Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation for on-prem infrastructure.
• Monitoring and Alerting: Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for Kubernetes clusters.
• Security Best Practices: Implement Kubernetes security measures including RBAC and network policies.

Skills

Kubernetes concepts

Docker

containerd

Kubernetes networking

Terraform

Helm

Kustomize

Monitoring & logging

RBAC & security

Education

Diploma & Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Job description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Job Description

***** Open to consider candidates without working experience (internship experience considered) but must have knowledge in Kubernetes and Docker. Salary will commensurate with experience and skills.

We are seeking an experienced On-Premises DevOps Engineer to join our team. As an On Premises DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our container infrastructure within our on-premises environment. You’ll collaborate closely with development and operations teams to ensure seamless application deployment and efficient management.

Responsibilities

• Containerization: Work with Docker containers and containerd for application deployments.
• Kafka Integration: Integrate Kafka for event-driven communication and data streaming within our on-premises setup.
• Guacamole Experience: Leverage Guacamole for secure remote access to our systems.
• Infrastructure as Code: Use tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to manage on-premises infrastructure.
• Monitoring and Alerting: Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for Kubernetes clusters in our on-premises environment (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Security Best Practices: Implement Kubernetes security measures within our on premises setup, including RBAC, network policies, and pod security policies.

Qualifications

Qualifications
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Kubernetes concepts (pods, services, deployments, stateful sets) within an on-premises context.
• Experience with Docker and containerd for on-premises container management.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes networking (CNI plugins, ingress controllers, service meshes) in an on-premises environment.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Helm, Kustomize, Terraform) for on-premises deployments.
• Ability to set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for Kubernetes clusters in an on-premises setup.
• Understanding of Kubernetes security best practices within an on-premises context.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving abilities in complex on-premises Kubernetes environments.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, on-premises environment.
• A continuous learning mindset to keep up with the evolving Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Attention to detail when configuring and managing on-premises Kubernetes resources.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues within our on premises systems.

Requirements

• Diploma & Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with on-premises infrastructure and data centers.

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.