Backend Systems Engineer
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A Backend Systems Engineer installs, tests, and implements systems per specifications, manages change requests, conducts root-cause analysis, monitors effectiveness, and provides expert technical advice to ensure service continuity and resolve complex issues.
About this role
Backend Systems Engineer
NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 14,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.
- Install, test, and implement systems in accordance with specifications and service level requirements, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
- Manage systems changes using an established change request process, including assessing the impact, obtaining necessary approvals, and communicating status updates to multiple stakeholders.
- Conduct root cause analysis for system issues and proactively implement measures to prevent recurrence. Continuously monitor the effectiveness of implemented measures and make adjustments as necessary.
- Develop and implement comprehensive service continuity measures, including robust backup/restore procedures and disaster recovery plans, to ensure uninterrupted business operations in the event of disruption.
- Provide expert technical advice and guidance on systems to customers and project teams, assisting them in making informed decisions and resolving complex technical issues.
- Good to have troubleshooting skills and resolving issues related to PSIM (Physical Security Information System), CCTV surveillance systems, access control, alarm & intrusion systems, and network infrastructure.
- Must have backend system configuration and setup skill sets & experience as below:
- Perform CIS hardening for Windows and Linux Server
- Perform configuration of Linux Server
- User account with limited privilege (sudoers)
- SSH account (sshd_config)
- Password control (chage/passwd)
- Server restoration with REAR
- Perform basic computer and network maintenance
Qualifications
- Educational Qualification:
- Required: Nitec/Higher Nitec/diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Information Technology (IT) from a recognized institution.
- Communication Skills:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
- Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
Additional Information
We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.
Together, we make the extraordinary happen.
Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.
Scam Alert
We are aware of fraudulent job offers and impersonations of NCS recruiters. Phishing emails using convincing-looking but fake addresses are also commonly used to trick you into thinking that they come from official NCS sources.
Please note that all official communications from NCS Group will only be sent from verified corporate email addresses. Always check that the sender’s email address ends with the genuine NCS domain, @ncs.com.sg and beware of extra letters, symbols or misspellings. When in doubt, verify the sender’s identity by contacting us at reachus@ncs.com.sg.
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