Our client in the insurance industry is seeking a high-potential Infrastructure Lead to join their IT team. This is a unique opportunity for a technically grounded individual who thrives in hands-on operations and infrastructure projects, while also bringing a strategic, forward-thinking mindset to technology. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in infrastructure management and will be groomed into a senior leadership role with mentorship and guidance

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of IT infrastructure, including servers, operating systems (Linux/Windows), patch management, backup, and recovery.
• Manage and maintain Acronis Backup solutions, ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Oversee data center operations and setup, including rack installation, power/cooling management, and server provisioning.
• Drive and support cloud initiatives (AWS/Azure), including hybrid environment integration, cost optimization, and governance.
• Implement and uphold best practices for disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP).
• Handle vendor and stakeholder management, including contract negotiations, performance reviews, and vendor relations.
• Monitor system performance, proactively identify risks, and recommend improvements for security, scalability, and resilience.
• Stay engaged with industry developments by attending conferences, networking events, and contributing external insights to internal strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist in aligning infrastructure plans with overall business goals.
• Be open to continuous development — this role is positioned to transition into a broader leadership position, with the hiring manager committed to grooming the selected candidate.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with strong hands-on expertise in, Linux/Windows server administration; Acronis backup solutions; Data center operations; Patch management; Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Proven track record in both day-to-day operations and project delivery, such as cloud migrations and disaster recovery planning.
• Strong experience in vendor and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking with a forward-looking approach to infrastructure and technology.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Actively involved in the tech community (e.g., conferences, industry events, forums).
• High potential to grow into a leadership role — coachable, self-driven, and eager to step up.

Interested candidates may apply through the application system or send it to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd

Ho Ji Keat, Joey

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