Unix/Linux System Engineer

ITCAN PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in Singapore is looking for a System Engineer to manage and administer their IT infrastructure, focusing on Linux systems. Responsibilities include installing and upgrading servers, resolving technical issues, and managing data center operations. Candidates should have strong skills in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and familiarity with VMware products. This role offers opportunities to work on cloud migration projects and enhance system performance through operational tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and administering IT infrastructure.
• Proficiency in installing and configuring Linux servers (RHEL 7.9 and above).
• Familiarity with network applications and firewall management.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade Linux servers.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with minimal intervention.
• Manage data center operations and backup systems.

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

VMware products

TCP/IP protocols

Active Directory

Tools

SolarWinds

Splunk

Veeam

Veritas NetBackup

Job description

Job Role/Level: Engineer, Unix/Linux System

Quantity: 01

Skillset Category: Common

Mandatory Skills: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Preferred Skills:

Brief Job Description: System engineer responsible for managing and administering Agency IT infrastructure (servers).

Responsibilities include:

• Installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading Linux servers (RHEL 7.9 and above).
• Configuring and installing server hardware, OS, and third-party products; building, assessing, and recommending hardware and software upgrades.
• Diagnosing and resolving issues with minimal intervention, ensuring timely communication with relevant parties.
• Knowledge of VMware products (ESXi, vSAN) and data center virtualization tools is an advantage.
• Understanding of firewalls, antivirus applications, network applications, TCP/IP protocols, DNS, and IP management.
• Managing Windows Clustering and Active Directory; assisting with cloud migration projects (Azure, AWS, Google).
• Managing data center operations, backup systems (Veeam, Veritas NetBackup), and enterprise storage systems (e.g., EMC).
• Monitoring logs using tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, Tanable; generating reports as required.
• Keeping systems updated with the latest patches by tracking releases, conducting UAT testing with vendors, and planning production deployments.
• Performing operational tasks such as log review, account management, system takeover, SR and incident management, responding to alerts, user account creation, and providing infrastructure-related consultations.
• Escorting vendors into the operations room upon approval.