Senior Systems Engineer [RHEL]
Senior Systems Engineer in Singapore designing, deploying, and maintaining RHEL-based enterprise infrastructure: Linux administration, security hardening, performance tuning, and automation with Bash/Python plus configuration management (Ansible/Puppet/Chef), while mentoring junior engineers. Only Singapore citizens considered due to government project sensitivity.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Singapore, sg
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Singapore Citizen (due to government project sensitivity)
- 7+ years hands-on experience administering and supporting RHEL in production
- Strong Linux system administration expertise: kernel tuning, package management, system optimization
- Proficiency in Bash, Python, or Perl for automation
- Experience with infrastructure architecture and design principles
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving with strong analytical skills
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
- Knowledge of enterprise security practices: firewall management, SELinux, access controls
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail
Nice to have
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or RHCSA certification
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or OpenStack
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as KVM or VMware
- Experience with monitoring and logging solutions such as Prometheus, ELK Stack, or Splunk
- Background in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation
- Experience with storage solutions and backup/disaster recovery strategies
Full description
We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytically-minded Senior Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to join our organization in Singapore. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure that supports our enterprise operations. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, security, and optimal performance while mentoring junior engineering staff and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
What will you do?
- Design, deploy, and manage RHEL-based infrastructure solutions that meet organizational requirements and industry best practices
- Perform system administration tasks including user management, access control, patch management, and security hardening
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues efficiently and systematically, documenting root causes and implementing preventative solutions
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using Bash, Python, or similar languages to improve operational efficiency
- Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability; analyze metrics and implement optimization strategies
- Collaborate with application teams, database administrators, and network engineers to ensure seamless system integration
- Implement and maintain configuration management solutions to ensure consistency across infrastructure environments
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior systems engineers and support staff
- Document system architectures, configurations, procedures, and runbooks for organizational knowledge management
- Stay current with RHEL updates, security patches, and emerging technologies relevant to enterprise Linux systems
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Due to government project sensitivity, we will only consider Singapore Citizen
- 7+ years of hands-on experience administering and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems in production environments
- Strong expertise in Linux system administration, including kernel tuning, package management, and system optimization
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl for automation and system management
- Demonstrated experience with infrastructure architecture and design principles
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities with strong analytical skills
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
- Knowledge of enterprise security practices, including firewall management, SELinux, and access controls
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification