Senior IT Engineer (Storage And Backup)

DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore’s largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation, with the critical mission to develop technological solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore's national security. At DSO, you will develop more than just a career. This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.

The Digital Division leads the digital transformation of DSO through the master planning and policies, delivering digital capabilities through IT infrastructure, and providing one stop service to corporate and R&D Divisions. The Digital Division will transform the way we work, our workplace, and the capabilities we deliver to the MINDEF/SAF and for the security of Singapore.

People are DSO’s greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.

Digital Division’s IT Group (ITG) supports the IT needs for DSO’s enterprise and R&D functions. ITG oversees the development and operations of core IT infrastructure, enterprise networks, and enterprise applications.

Senior IT Engineer (Storage and Backup)

In This Role, You Will

• Deploy, manage, monitor and optimize enterprise storage solutions (SAN, NAS, DAS) and enterprise backup and recovery solutions for a multi-platform infrastructure (virtual machines, physical servers, containers)
• Design and implement strategies to meet defined RTO/RPO requirements and support disaster recovery planning and execution
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DSO Cyber Security policy
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve storage-related issues, providing technical support and conduct root-cause analysis
• Perform routine backup validation tasks to ensure recoverability of data
• Perform firmware and software upgrades for the storage and backup infrastructure
• Ensure monitoring and alerting mechanisms are in place
• Conduct storage capacity planning exercises and plan for future growth
• Oversee vendor and contract management (maintenance coverage, support contracts etc.)
• Maintain documentation including technical configuration, operational procedures and troubleshooting guides
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide timely incident response to ensure system reliability and service continuity
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science & Engineering/ Computer Science & Technology/ Electronic & Computer Engineering/ Information & Computer Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in enterprise storage, backup, and file server administration
• Strong understanding of storage protocols (FC, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS, Object Store)
• Hands-on experience with enterprise storage platforms (Dell, HPE)
• Hands-on experience with backup and recovery technologies (Veeam, Networker)
• Proficient in Windows and/or Linux operating systems
• Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux file servers
• Familiar with container technologies (Podman, Kubernetes)
• Familiar with virtualization platforms (Nutanix, VMware, Hyper-V
• Possess scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible etc)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, Veeam, Microsoft, Red Hat) are desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity