Associate/AVP System Engineer – Infrastructure & Middleware

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Associate/AVP System Engineer to join an investment banking client. The role focuses on maintaining robust Linux and Windows Server environments, managing critical middleware platforms, and driving automation to enhance operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and support Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments, ensuring stability, security, and availability.
• Manage middleware platforms such as WebLogic, Tomcat, Apache, Nginx, and MQ, covering deployment, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Develop automation tools and scripts using Shell, Python, and Ansible to streamline operations.
• Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and optimize infrastructure resources.
• Support incident management, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with infrastructure standards, security policies, and governance requirements.
• Participate in rotational on‑call support for critical production incidents.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system administration, infrastructure engineering, or middleware support.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Solid knowledge of middleware technologies including WebLogic, Tomcat, Apache, Nginx, and MQ.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Shell, Python, and Ansible.
• Familiarity with monitoring solutions (e.g., SolarWinds, Zabbix) and centralized logging platforms.
• Exposure to virtualization, cloud, and container technologies (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Good understanding of networking and security concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, SSL/TLS, IAM).
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Required skills

• Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
• Windows Server
• WebLogic
• Tomcat
• Apache
• Nginx
• MQ
• Shell scripting
• Python
• Ansible
• SolarWinds
• Zabbix
• VMware
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• TCP/IP
• DNS
• Firewalls
• Load balancers
• SSL/TLS
• IAM