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Senior Systems Engineer (Managed Infrastructure), A*STAR BII

A*STAR
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About the role

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Senior Systems Engineer responsible for ensuring 24/7 server availability for a global pathogen data sharing platform at A*STAR BII. The role involves managing virtual machines, network configuration, security, and collaborating with scientific teams to support continuous global access to genomic data.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Server management (Apache, Nginx, etc), network configuration, implementing security measures (firewalls, SSL), performance monitoring, and DNS management.
  • Set up, configure, and deploy virtual machines in response to varying data submission and processing loads.
  • Manage relationships with network providers and ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) are met.
  • Troubleshoot systems/network issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to restore services promptly.
  • Conduct regular performance assessments and capacity planning to anticipate infrastructure scaling needs.
  • Support disaster recovery and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted platform operation.
  • Collaborate with compute and application teams for systems integration.
  • Maintain infrastructure documentation, performance logs, and provider agreements.
  • Stay up-to-date with best practices in networking, virtualization, and infrastructure automation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer and Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Possess web hosting experience in managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting server infrastructure to ensure website uptime, security, and performance.
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and system administration.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and network security implementation.
  • Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g. Proxmox VE, VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, or cloud equivalents).
  • Knowledge of shell scripting, common programming languages like Perl, Python, Java, C/C++.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with ability to respond effectively under pressure.
  • Familiarity with server load balancing, redundancy, and failover solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools and diagnostic utilities.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary, global team.