Linux system administrator - Singapore - New Tone Consulting Pte Ltd

    New Tone Consulting Pte Ltd
    New Tone Consulting Pte Ltd Singapore

    1 month ago

    Default job background
    Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year Technology / Internet
    Description
    The system engineer will be maintaining and troubleshooting the infrastructure and systems for a mission-critical Command and Control (C2) system.
    Role and Responsibilities:
    • Monitor the conditions of the C2 system to ensure they are operational and 99.95% available
    • Perform verification and validation of the system, security and software patches at the Integration Validation Verification Qualification (IVVQ) platform and Production platform
    • Perform scheduled system and security patching, and software deployment that includes the administration, configuration management and software upgrades
    • Troubleshoot and isolate defects, including defects caused by failure of hardware, operating system, system software (e.g. Kubernetes) or any Authority Furnished Equipment (AFE) that is interfaced to the system
    • Rectify defects related to the software or operating system. In cases where the defects cannot be rectified, propose and implement a workaround for the software or system to mitigate the impact of the defect
    • Identify and liaise with the original equipment vendor, or other Authority's maintenance contractors to remedy the defect in the software of the system
    • Maintain records of all defects, including defects proven to be due to the hardware, operating system, open-source software COTS software, or any AFE interfacing with the system
    • Ensure completeness of and upkeep of all related baseline documents of the software and operating system
    • Ensure all documents, software and operating system shall be controlled in accordance with the guidelines in the approved configuration management plan, for example, proper hardware and software configuration control over any activities e.g. defect rectification and software upgrading
    • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
    Candidate profile:
    • Min 1-2 years of experience in Linux administration
    • Min 1-2 years of experience in supporting mission-critical systems with very stringent SLA e.g. 99.9%
    • Well-versed in IT Service Management (ITSM) standards, processes, guidelines and best practices
    • On 24x7 standby. Respond to the site within an hour upon activation by Service Desk
    • Prior working experience in RedHat Enterprise Linux is preferred
    • Prior working experience in Kubernetes, Docker, HyperV, Nginx, and PostgreSQL
    • Conversant working with Kubectl and Docker commands
    • Knowledge of open-source software such as MQTT, MinIO, Elasticsearch, ZooKeeper and Spark is a plus
    • Good listening and analytical skills
    • Team player, and also able to work independently and with little supervision
    • Willingness to pick up any new technologies