Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realize their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.This is a fixed-term contract role until 31st Dec 2027. Working location will be at Changi Airport T2. What will you do?The Platform Operations Engineer supports on-premises and hybrid infrastructure platforms that underpin mission-critical systems. This role focuses on platform reliability, operational stability, and infrastructure improvement in a government or regulated environment.The engineer will work with an existing internal team and L1 vendor engineers to oversee day-to-day operational support, ensure timely resolution of incidents and issues, and provide deeper technical analysis when required.The role also includes technical and security governance responsibilities, including reviewing technical changes, supporting service request (SR) review and approval, and ensuring infrastructure changes and operations align with operational, security, and architectural requirements.This role supports a multi-year technology refresh programme while maintaining stable day-to-day operations with minimal downtime. It also includes technical project coordination responsibilities such as planning, tracking dependencies, managing risks and issues, and driving follow-up across internal teams and vendors to support the agency’s longer-term transition towards cloud and hybrid infrastructure. Work with L1 vendor engineers and the internal team to oversee day-to-day operational support and maintenance of critical infrastructure platforms across on-premises and hybrid environments.Provide technical oversight across compute, storage, virtualization, operating systems, backup, disaster recovery (DR), high availability (HA), and related infrastructure platforms.Lead incident management for complex issues, including technical deep dives, root cause analysis, recovery planning, and timely resolution follow-up.Manage and coordinate vendor activities to ensure operational tasks, incidents, service requests, and technical deliverables are completed effectively and within expected timelines.Review and assess technical changes, service requests (SRs), implementation plans, and recovery approaches to ensure they are practical, supportable, and aligned with operational, security, and architectural requirements.Support technical and security governance activities, including change review, risk awareness, compliance alignment, and operational readiness checks.Support infrastructure modernization and the multi-year technology refresh programme while maintaining stable day-to-day operations with minimal downtime.Plan, coordinate, and track technical infrastructure activities across internal teams and vendors for refresh, upgrade, migration, and other technical project initiatives.Track project risks, issues, dependencies, action items, and status updates to ensure milestones, operational commitments, and implementation readiness are met.Work with application, network, security, and vendor teams to resolve platform-related issues and maintain runbooks, SOPs, governance artefacts, and supporting documentation. RequirementsAt least 5 years of experience in infrastructure or platform operationsExperience supporting production or mission-critical environmentsStrong technical understanding of infrastructure operations across virtualisation, operating systems, storage, backup, networking, and related platformsExperience working with vendor-supported operating models and managing external support teamsAble to participate in technical troubleshooting, issue deep dives, and problem resolution for complex incidentsExperience supporting technical governance, security governance, change review, or service request approval processes is preferredExperience supporting technical project delivery, including coordination, issue and risk tracking, dependency management, and stakeholder follow-upAt least 2 years of experience in government or public sector settingsGood to have data centre operations experienceStrong communication and coordination skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Technical Requirements (MUST)xperience with infrastructure platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or NutanixExperience with Red Hat Linux and/or Windows Server environmentsFamiliarity with enterprise storage, backup, HA, and DR solutionsStrong understanding of monitoring, observability, logging, and alerting practicesSolid understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing, and segmentationFamiliarity with hybrid infrastructure environments, including AWS or AzureTechnical Requirements (Preferred) Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or TerraformFamiliarity with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or BashFamiliarity with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker or KubernetesExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated provisioning and configurationQualifications and CertificationsDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related fieldPreferred to have: VMware Certified Professional (VCP)Microsoft Certified: Windows ServerRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)ITIL v4 FoundationAWS or Azure Associate-level (or equivalent) cloud certificationsBenefitsWhat do we offer in return?Fun working environmentEmployee Wellness ProgramTo work in Singapore Government Agencies projectsWe provide structured development framework and growth opportunities. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”)Why you'll love working with us?If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. We believe your success is our success.Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat at careers@activate.sgActivate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.Protecting your privacy and the security of your data are longstanding top priorities for Activate Interactive Pte Ltd.Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Activate Interactive Pte Ltd’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes.Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.activate.sg/privacy-policy) to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Here you can find how you can request for access, correction and/or withdrawal of your Personal Data.
Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.
We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realize their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.
We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.
If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.
This is a fixed-term contract role until 31st Dec 2027. Working location will be at Changi Airport T2.
What will you do?
The Platform Operations Engineer supports on-premises and hybrid infrastructure platforms that underpin mission-critical systems. This role focuses on platform reliability, operational stability, and infrastructure improvement in a government or regulated environment.
The engineer will work with an existing internal team and L1 vendor engineers to oversee day-to-day operational support, ensure timely resolution of incidents and issues, and provide deeper technical analysis when required.
The role also includes technical and security governance responsibilities, including reviewing technical changes, supporting service request (SR) review and approval, and ensuring infrastructure changes and operations align with operational, security, and architectural requirements.
This role supports a multi-year technology refresh programme while maintaining stable day-to-day operations with minimal downtime. It also includes technical project coordination responsibilities such as planning, tracking dependencies, managing risks and issues, and driving follow-up across internal teams and vendors to support the agency’s longer-term transition towards cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
- Work with L1 vendor engineers and the internal team to oversee day-to-day operational support and maintenance of critical infrastructure platforms across on-premises and hybrid environments.
- Provide technical oversight across compute, storage, virtualization, operating systems, backup, disaster recovery (DR), high availability (HA), and related infrastructure platforms.
- Lead incident management for complex issues, including technical deep dives, root cause analysis, recovery planning, and timely resolution follow-up.
- Manage and coordinate vendor activities to ensure operational tasks, incidents, service requests, and technical deliverables are completed effectively and within expected timelines.
- Review and assess technical changes, service requests (SRs), implementation plans, and recovery approaches to ensure they are practical, supportable, and aligned with operational, security, and architectural requirements.
- Support technical and security governance activities, including change review, risk awareness, compliance alignment, and operational readiness checks.
- Support infrastructure modernization and the multi-year technology refresh programme while maintaining stable day-to-day operations with minimal downtime.
- Plan, coordinate, and track technical infrastructure activities across internal teams and vendors for refresh, upgrade, migration, and other technical project initiatives.
- Track project risks, issues, dependencies, action items, and status updates to ensure milestones, operational commitments, and implementation readiness are met.
- Work with application, network, security, and vendor teams to resolve platform-related issues and maintain runbooks, SOPs, governance artefacts, and supporting documentation.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in infrastructure or platform operations
- Experience supporting production or mission-critical environments
- Strong technical understanding of infrastructure operations across virtualisation, operating systems, storage, backup, networking, and related platforms
- Experience working with vendor-supported operating models and managing external support teams
- Able to participate in technical troubleshooting, issue deep dives, and problem resolution for complex incidents
- Experience supporting technical governance, security governance, change review, or service request approval processes is preferred
- Experience supporting technical project delivery, including coordination, issue and risk tracking, dependency management, and stakeholder follow-up
- At least 2 years of experience in government or public sector settings
- Good to have data centre operations experience
- Strong communication and coordination skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Technical Requirements (MUST)
- xperience with infrastructure platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or Nutanix
- Experience with Red Hat Linux and/or Windows Server environments
- Familiarity with enterprise storage, backup, HA, and DR solutions
- Strong understanding of monitoring, observability, logging, and alerting practices
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing, and segmentation
- Familiarity with hybrid infrastructure environments, including AWS or Azure
Technical Requirements (Preferred)
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker or Kubernetes
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated provisioning and configuration
Qualifications and Certifications
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Preferred to have:
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- ITIL v4 Foundation
- AWS or Azure Associate-level (or equivalent) cloud certifications
Benefits
What do we offer in return?
- Fun working environment
- Employee Wellness Program
- To work in Singapore Government Agencies projects
- We provide structured development framework and growth opportunities. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”)
Why you'll love working with us?
If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. We believe your success is our success.
Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat at careers@activate.sg
Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Protecting your privacy and the security of your data are longstanding top priorities for Activate Interactive Pte Ltd.
Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Activate Interactive Pte Ltd’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes.
Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.activate.sg/privacy-policy) to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Here you can find how you can request for access, correction and/or withdrawal of your Personal Data.
Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.We have opportunities for you to grow your career path and are looking for talented professionals to join our team.
Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.
We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.
We have opportunities for you to grow your career path and are looking for talented professionals to join our team.
