The posting
IT Infrastructure Engineer
Job Description
- Manage and support IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, servers, and related systems across manufacturing sites.
- Support the delivery of IT infrastructure solutions and projects, including network/wireless upgrades, server deployment, infrastructure refreshes, and related initiatives.
- Monitor and maintain computer rooms, network devices, servers, and backend infrastructure to ensure optimal availability, performance, and reliability.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, network, and system-related incidents.
- Ensure all IT infrastructure projects and operational activities comply with the DTMS (Digital & Technology Management System) processes and standards.
- Provide IT infrastructure support across GSK sites and offices in Singapore.
- Liaise with site-level, regional, and global technology teams to ensure systems, services, and technology initiatives are deployed effectively.
- Participate in incident management, problem management, infrastructure maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
- Provide technical support and collaborate with other IT teams to resolve complex infrastructure and network issues.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems, networking, design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Good working knowledge of IT/OT architecture, networking, switching, and routing, including: LAN / WAN SD-WAN VPN Wireless Firewalls TCP/IP
- Good working knowledge of: Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory (AD) DNS DHCP TCP/IP VoIP
- Hands-on experience with technologies such as: Cisco Juniper Palo Alto Panorama Nutanix Azure Stack Cloud technologies
- Experience in computer room/data centre operations, maintenance, monitoring, and infrastructure management.
- Familiarity with structured network cabling and fibre-optic connectivity.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, including responding to ad-hoc requests and infrastructure incidents.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with multiple technical support teams to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and network issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving complex network, hardware, software, and infrastructure issues.
- Good technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with users and stakeholders at different organizational levels and across different functional areas.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, learn new technologies, and be resourceful in resolving technical issues.
- Able to work with minimal supervision and independently plan and manage assigned activities to meet objectives and deadlines.
- Knowledge and understanding of ITSM/ITMS processes and GMP requirements within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
- Relevant industry certifications in networking, cybersecurity, cloud, or infrastructure, such as CCNA, CISSP, Azure, or equivalent, will be an added advantage.
Key Technical Skills for Screening
For recruitment purposes, I would make these the mandatory screening areas:
Area
Requirement
Experience
3+ years IT Infrastructure
Networking
LAN/WAN, routing, switching, SD-WAN, VPN
Security
Firewalls / Palo Alto
Wireless
Enterprise Wi-Fi
Microsoft
Server, AD, DNS, DHCP
Infrastructure
Servers, computer room/data centre
Vendors
Cisco / Juniper
Virtual/Cloud
Nutanix, Azure Stack, Cloud
Cabling
Structured cabling & fibre
Environment
Manufacturing / IT-OT
Pharmaceutical
GMP / ITMS knowledge preferred
Communication
User & stakeholder management
Certifications
CCNA/CISSP/Cloud certifications preferred



