Core Systems Engineer - First Singapore Hire

About the role

A global investment management firm is hiring its first Singapore Core Systems Engineer to join its global infrastructure team. The role sits at the heart of the firm's operations, which run on Windows servers that must stay fast and reliable. It is a jack-of-all-trades position across the data centre, virtualisation and automation layers, with real influence on how the team grows.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and optimise VMware virtual infrastructure, storage and hardware performance across physical and virtual environments.
• Administer Windows Server and Windows 10/11 at scale, improving, automating and standardising the environment.
• Design and maintain Active Directory, Kerberos, DNS and Group Policy.
• Use Infrastructure as Code and automation in PowerShell, Python or C# to deploy, configure and monitor systems.
• Collaborate across the firm on deployments, issue resolution and documentation.
• Help build the Singapore presence from the ground up.

Required profile

• Advanced experience with Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, including their internals.
• Hands-on VMware experience, plus data centre, storage and hardware monitoring skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Active Directory, Kerberos, DNS and Group Policy.
• Experience from finance is a plus, but strong candidates from other sectors are very welcome.
• A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates clearly.

Required skills

• Windows Server administration and Windows 10/11
• VMware
• Active Directory, Kerberos, DNS, Group Policy
• PowerShell, Python or C# automation, including infrastructure as code

The firm describes the culture as win-win, valuing ownership and teamwork, and offers a thoughtful interview process. Candidates can apply directly or send their CV by email.