Research Engineer , Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain infrastructure such as Active Directory, NAS, Network and Security appliances.
  • Assist in the management of on-prem Windows and Linux based servers, workstations, HPC and end-user devices
  • Administration and orchestration of on prem and AWS resources to support operations and projects.
  • Support end-user devices with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware, software and network related issues.
  • Assist in the review and implementation of enhancements to existing Corporate and Scientific IT infrastructure to meet business outcomes.
  • Assist in managing IT inventory and plan for IT infrastructure obsolescence.
  • Assist to streamline, optimize and automate existing IT operating processes
  • Assist in procurement process related to the abovementioned
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications & Field Of Study

  • Degree or Diploma in IT and/or Cybersecurity - related discipline.
  • Relevant IT certifications (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco/Fortinet)

Work Experiences & Skillsets

  • At least 3 years of proven hands-on experience in administering on premise and/or cloud-based IT infrastructure and services.
  • Good working knowledge and understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, configuration and management of network and security appliances.
  • Proven hands-on experience with Windows and Linux based systems.
  • Proven hands-on experience with one or more deployment automation / orchestration tools, eg: Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Deployment Toolkit, Power Automate, Powershell, Bash, Python, Ansible, CFEngine, etc
  • Demonstrate good understanding of the aforementioned
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good command of written and spoken language.

Character Traits

  • Solid organizational skills and attention to detail while juggling demands from stakeholders.
  • Pro-active team player that is resourceful, self-driven with a high degree of professional integrity.
  • Self-starter with an independent, resourceful and "can-do" positive attitude.
  • Takes initiative and ownership of problems to ensure satisfactory resolutions
  • Ability to navigate unfamiliar technical challenges and situations
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Eager to learn and improve
  • Moving of heavy computing equipment to be expected