What the role is:We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to oversee our storage, backup, and cloud operations, combining traditional enterprise storage expertise with modern cloud infrastructure management. This role will lead technical initiatives across our hybrid storage environment, ensure robust backup and recovery capabilities, and drive innovation in our cloud transformation journey, while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.What you will be working on:The Technical Lead will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and managing enterprise storage and backup solutions while maintaining operational excellence.Technical LeadershipDesign and implement enterprise-wide storage and backup architecture spanning on-premises and cloud environments (Government Cloud)Lead the strategic direction for storage and backup solutions, including cloud migration initiativesProvide technical mentorship to team members and establish best practicesDrive automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives for storage and backup operationsManage a team of 2 storage engineersBackup & Recovery ManagementDesign and maintain enterprise backup architectureDevelop and implement backup policies and retention strategiesMonitor backup success rates and investigate failed backupsPerform regular backup restoration testing and validationImplement and maintain disaster recovery proceduresOptimise backup windows and resource utilisationConfigure and maintain backup reporting and monitoring systemsEnsure compliance with data retention policies and regulatory requirementsBAU Operations & SupportManage daily storage and backup operations, including provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshootingHandle incident management and provide 24x7 on-call support when requiredPerform regular health checks and preventive maintenanceExecute backup and recovery operations, ensuring data integrity and availabilityMonitor storage capacity and performance metricsProcess and fulfil service requests within agreed SLAsMaintain up-to-date documentation of all operational proceduresConduct regular system patching and firmware updatesGenerate periodic reports on storage utilisation and performanceOperations ManagementOversee the management of Hitachi storage systems and Commvault backup infrastructureArchitect and implement cloud storage and backup solutions across multiple platformsDevelop disaster recovery and business continuity strategiesEstablish and maintain storage and backup performance metricsCreate and maintain technical documentation and operational proceduresParticipate in change management processes and maintenance windowsInnovation and StrategyWork closely with cloud engineering team to evaluate and adopt newer technologies in storage domainLead proof-of-concept initiatives for new storage and backup solutionsDevelop roadmaps for storage and backup modernisation using available cloud technology.Optimise storage and backup costs across hybrid cloud environmentsWhat we are looking for:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldMinimum 8 years of experience in enterprise storage and backup administration, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership roleExtensive experience with Hitachi storage systems and Commvault backup solutionsAWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification (Required)AWS Storage Specialty certification (Preferred)Government Cloud backup and storage operations experience (Preferred)Proven experience in storage and backup automationAdvanced knowledge of storage networking protocols and backup technologiesTechnical SkillsEnterprise Storage: Hitachi Vantara storage systems, SAN/NAS architecturesBackup Solutions: Commvault administration and architecture, enterprise backup methodologiesData Protection: Experience with various backup types (full, incremental, differential)Cloud Platforms:Advanced knowledge of AWS storage services including S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, Storage GatewayStrong experience with AWS backup and disaster recovery services (AWS Backup, S3 lifecycle policies, Cross-Region Replication)Working knowledge of Azure fundamentals and storage services (for future initiatives)Cloud backup solutionsAutomation: PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languagesInfrastructure as Code:Strong expertise in AWS CloudFormation and Terraform, or equivalentITIL processes and practicesProfessional QualificationsHitachi Vantara Certified Professional or equivalent storage brand professional certifications (Required)Commvault Certified Professional or equivalent backup software certifications (Required)AWS Certifications :AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (Required)AWS Storage Specialty (Preferred)Azure Fundamentals certification (Preferred)ITIL certification (Preferred)Personal AttributesStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesExcellent project management and organisational skillsOutstanding written and verbal communication abilitiesProven leadership experience in technical environmentsAbility to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple prioritiesStrong service-oriented mindset with focus on operational excellenceAs part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.This is a 3-year contract. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.About Monetary Authority of Singapore:MAS is the central bank of Singapore. Our mission is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.
