Network Infrastructure Engineer

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.

Network Infrastructure Engineer

In This Role, You Will

• Be part of the Network Infrastructure team to ensure that DSO enterprise IT networks and systems are developed and deployed in an efficient and robust manner towards a high level of maintainability, reliability and availability
• Provide technical expertise to support new projects to deploy them to the network infrastructure
• Maintain IT networks and system performance and availability that is balanced with the security requirements
• Manage vendors in the development and deployment of IT network systems
• Drive IT productivity and improved efficiency through automation/scripting
• Collaborate with other members of the team on design and troubleshooting issues
• Perform diagnosis, troubleshoot and conduct root-cause analysis for any issues regarding the enterprise IT networks

• Knowledge in structured cabling, industry standards such as ANSI/TIA
• Knowledge in network design and architecture involving LAN/WAN, VPN and wireless solutions
• Knowledge in network hardware such as routers, switches, wireless access points and controllers
• Knowledge of network security technologies including IPS, VPNs, firewalls and access control measures
• Understanding of networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF)
• Relevant experience in PowerShell / other scripting languages, automation tools like Ansible
• Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering or Information Technology or related disciplines
• Preferred 2 or more years of relevant IT experience in deploying and supporting complex IT infrastructure systems and services
• Good fundamental knowledge and technical hands-on experience in IT infrastructure technology and architecture, including networking devices such as firewall, VPN, IPS, switch, router, DHCP
• Working experience on IT Security (e.g. OS/System hardening, vulnerability remediation)
• Experience in deploying and operating system for complex IT infrastructure, project/contract/vendor management
• Good written and verbal communication and ability to influence and communicate effectively with non-technical audience and senior management
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer orientation, team interaction/effectiveness, proactive, analytical and decision-making skills