Toa Payoh - Senior System Administrator, Asia
Position Summary
The position holder will be responsible for administrating regional IT infrastructure systems, provide hands-on support to users in the regional headquarters, and guide local IT teams across Asia. This role requires technical expertise in system administration, backup and recovery, cloud and Microsoft services, and IT operations, along with the ability to manage outsourced datacentre services and handle IT procurement and administration.
This role reports to Infrastructure Manager, Asia and collaborate with IT units and business teams across the Asia region.
General Responsibilities- Responsible for Asia IT infrastructure (Datacentre and Cloud) administration
- Manage and maintain the overall IT system infrastructure, including planning, organizing, and monitoring day-to-day operational activities.
- Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, and endpoint configurations.
- Administer and support Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 suite, including Exchange Online, Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Teams Rooms, and SharePoint Online.
- Support and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments, including basic database troubleshooting, backups, and performance monitoring
- Ensure backup integrity, perform regular restore tests, and maintain documentation.
- Monitor and supervise day-to-day datacentre operations including hardware maintenance, system uptime, patching schedules, and incident response.
- Establish and maintain appropriate procedures and processes in alignment with corporate IT policies.
- Maintain software licensing, service renewals, and subscription management.
- Provide Tier 2/3 support to users in the regional HQ and coordinate with local IT teams to resolve technical issues.
Job Requirements
Education- Minimum diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- MCITP Enterprise Administrator and Microsoft 365 certified would be highly desirable
- 3+years of experience in administrating hybrid IT infrastructure (On-prem & Cloud) at a regional level
- 5+ years of experience in system administration and IT operations.
- Experience working with outsourced datacentre managed services.
- Proficiency in Veeam, Windows/Linux systems, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 suite.
- Working knowledge of MSSQL and database operations
- Experience in scripting / automation would be highly desirable
- Occasional travel may be required
- Fluency in English written and spoken skills
We hire based on merit and believe in selecting the best candidate for the job. People from all backgrounds, including those with special needs, are encouraged to apply.
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