Systems Engineer (Unix / Linux)

MORGAN MCKINLEY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client in Singapore is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage and optimize complex systems, including AIX, Solaris, and Redhat environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in UNIX/Linux systems, a degree in Computer Science or a related field, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing system administration, leading new system development, and providing 24x7 support as needed. This role is critical in ensuring high service standards and efficient system performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in UNIX/Linux/AIX/Solaris/Redhat/Oracle LINUX support.
• Proven experience in project implementation.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex systems administration tasks to optimize performance.
• Lead the development of new systems and conduct testing.
• Oversee system audits and upgrades to ensure reliability.

Skills

UNIX/Linux/AIX/Solaris/Redhat/Oracle LINUX support

Project implementation experience

Communication skills

Problem resolution

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related discipline

Job description

This is an opportunity to join one of our public sector clients. The Systems Engineer role will manage complex projects involving provisioning, installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of AIX, Solaris, and Redhat systems. It also covers applying advanced expertise in systems administration to optimize performance, implement improvements, and guide IT staff in resolving complex issues. The role is also responsible on doing on‑call availability with varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent must be able to quickly identify, evaluate, and resolve issues methodically in collaboration with the team, while communicating effectively and upholding high service standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute Systems Administration Service Levels

• Monitor systems performance and usage, including response times of AIX/Solaris/Redhat/Oracle-LINUX
• Supervise backups, optimisation, initiation of recovery procedures and routine troubleshooting of AIX/Solaris/Redhat/Oracle-LINUX
• Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure systems integrity and security
• Determine the systems’ short- and long-term requirements
• Manage systems report production

Advise on System Capabilities

• Advise senior leaders on system concepts and functional capabilities
• Provide technical advice to the team and clients on installation, setup, configuration of systems
• Interpret internal or external business issues and recommends solutions/best practices
• Implement plans to make systems available to users in a shared, secure and controlled manner

Develop New Systems

• Lead the development of new systems as per the system requirements for AIX/Solaris/Redhat/Oracle-LINUX
• Design security and integrity controls of AIX/Solaris/Redhat/Oracle-LINUX
• Conduct new systems testing and implementation of AIX/Solaris/Redhat/Oracle-LINUX
• Define the system maintenance procedures of AIX/Solaris/Redhat/Oracle-LINUX
• Analyse the use of new systems to identify enhancement needs of AIX/Solaris/Redhat/Oracle-LINUX
• Lead research initiatives for the development of advanced and automated approaches for system administration

Optimise systems performance

• Seek opportunities to optimise the delivery of systems services with emphasis on availability, reliability, scalability, and security
• Conduct regular system audits and upgrades
• Develop automated processes to define, measure, and report on service quality, stability and capacity

Resolve issues

• Oversee the assessment of risks to systems
• Identify complex system issues to provide advisory to the stakeholders
• Investigate cause of systems issues
• Resolve complex issues
• Provide escalation support for issues presented by the user

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related discipline
• At least 3 years experience in support of UNIX/LINUX/AIX/Solaris/Redhat/Oracle LINUX
• Experience in project implementation
• Good communications skills
• Willing to do 24x7 support after work hours and weekends

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