Roles & Responsibilities
Role : Senior Architecture Engineer (Operations Services) [P4 / 5 Grade]
Location : Ang Mo Kio
Type of Role : Contract (12 months renewable)
Remuneration : Base Salary - $12,000
Renumeration : 1 month bonus upon completion of 12 months' contract (subjected to attendance, performance etc..)
Role Overview :
The Architecture Engineer will join the Operations Architecture (OA) team onsite, supporting critical infrastructure for hybrid cloud, on-premises, and network environments. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain secure, highly available architecture while ensuring compliance with Government IM8 and CIS standards .
Key Responsibilities :
1. Infrastructure Design & Implementation
- Architect network solutions (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers) compliant with IM8 / CIS hardening benchmarks .
- Manage VMware virtualization (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and Dell EMC storage (PowerMAX, Unity, Isilon) with a focus on security, redundancy, and performance optimization .
- Configure and harden Windows / Linux servers and Oracle Solaris OS (Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, Zones / LDOMs) to meet government security requirements .
2. Database & Middleware Support
Administer MSSQL, Oracle DB (19c+, RAC, RMAN), and NoSQL systems, ensuring secure configurations, backups, and performance tuning , including Solaris-based Oracle deployments.3. Government Compliance & Operations
Enforce IM8 / CIS compliance across infrastructure (e.g., STIGs, audit logging, encryption) including Solaris OS hardening.Document architectures, security controls, and processes for accreditation (e.g., SAF, CSA) with Solaris-specific documentation.4. Troubleshooting & Leadership
Lead cross-domain incident resolution (network / firewall / storage / OS / DB / Solaris) in alignment with ITIL v4 practices .Mentor junior engineers on Solaris administration and security best practices .Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on system hardening (including Solaris) and vulnerability remediation.Required Skills & Experience :
Technical Expertise
Networking :Cisco / Checkpoint / Palo Alto (firewalls, SD-WAN).Protocols : BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DNS, DHCP (IM8-compliant configurations).Virtualization & Storage :VMware (vSphere 7.x+, NSX, HA / DRS)Dell EMC (PowerMAX / VMAX, Unity, Data Domain)Operating Systems :Oracle Solaris (Zones, LDOMs, hardening, patching).Windows Server 2016+ (GPO, SCCM / WSUS, SEP).Linux (RHEL / CentOS) – STIG hardening.Database :Oracle DB (19c+, RAC, RMAN, SQL tuning)MS SQL (Always-On, TDE).NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch)Soft Skills :Experience in government projects (e.g., GCC, MINDEF, CSA).Ability to obtain / hold CAT 2 security clearance .Strong documentation (SOPs, architecture diagrams) and stakeholder communication .Nice-to-Have
Certifications :
Oracle Solaris Certified Administrator / EngineerVMware VCP-DCV , Cisco CCNP , Dell EMC Specialist .Security : CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CIS / IM8 Auditor .ITIL v4 , AWS / Azure / GCP Cloud Architecture .Scripting : Solaris : KornShell (ksh), Bash, PowerShell / Python / Ansible for automation & compliance checks .Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)8 to 10 plus years of hands-on experience implement, manage and maintain secure infrastructure solutions .For a confidential discussion, interested applicants please kindly send your updated resume, with YOUR CURRENT and EXPECTED salary details.
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