Senior IT System Engineer (based in Da Nang)
- Full-time
Company Description
SmartDev is an AI-powered software development company headquartered in Vietnam, part of the Verysell Group. We help global businesses deliver faster and build smarter — combining AI-driven development practices with deep expertise across fintech, healthcare, retail, and enterprise technology. Our team of engineers, architects, and AI specialists works across the full stack: from custom software and cloud solutions to generative AI, MLOps, and intelligent automation. At SmartDev, we believe that great architecture and AI-first thinking are a competitive advantage — and we build our teams accordingly.
The company is at a pivotal point in our journey: transitioning from a pure IT outsourcing provider to an AI-enabled solutions partner.
We have over 100 talented employees working both on-site and remote/hybrid at locations:
- Hanoi: Zodiac building, 19 Duy Tan Street, Dich Vong Hau ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi
- Danang: 81 Quang Trung, Hai Chau 1 ward, Hai Chau District, Danang
Job Description
The Senior System Engineer is a key technical authority within SmartDev’s IT Infrastructure team. You will own the reliability, performance, and security of our systems - spanning on-premises hardware, cloud workloads, and the network fabric that connects them. You are the primary escalation point for complex incidents and a trusted partner to development and product teams.
System & Infrastructure Operations
- Resolve and close incidents and service requests in line with help desk SLAs, acting as the first point of escalation for system-related issues.
- Plan and execute hardware and software deployments, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance.
- Monitor system health, performance, and capacity; proactively address risks before they impact service.
- Maintain scheduled data backups and validate restore procedures regularly.
Network Administration
- Administer and maintain wired and wireless network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, load balancers, and firewall devices.
- Run regular network and data-security assessments and act on findings promptly.
Email Management
- Administer Exchange Online and other mail services like Sendgrid; configure and maintain mail flow rules, connectors, and anti-spam/anti-phishing policies.
Procurement & Vendor Coordination
Evaluate tools and vendors to recommend cost-effective, future-proof solutions.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting
- Identify and drive improvements to systems, tooling, and operational processes.
- Produce and share clear, regular operational reports for stakeholders and leadership.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and runbooks.
Qualifications
- 4+ years as a System Administrator, with hands-on expertise in Linux/Windows environments.
Technical Skills
- Networking — LAN/WAN, load balancing, firewall configuration and management.
- Virtualization — Xen, KVM, or VMware.
- SaaS Administration — Microsoft 365 Global Admin and Jira/Confluence Admin.
- IT Management Platforms — Endpoint Management, Endpoint Security (ManageEngine or equivalent ITSM/RMM tooling), including policy configuration, agent deployment, and antivirus/EDR policy, patch automation, software inventory & compliance
- Web Services — Nginx, Apache, reverse proxy configuration.
- Observability & Monitoring — Grafana, Prometheus, ELK Stack, or PRTG.
- Scripting — Bash and/or PowerShell for automation and task management.
- Email — MS Exchange Online / SendGrid
Soft Skills & Other Requirements
- Communicates clearly in English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
- Able to produce concise technical documentation for varied audiences.
- Strong analytical mindset with a bias towards proactive problem-solving.
Nice to Have
- Cloud platforms — AWS or Azure knowlegde and hands on
- Containerisation — Docker and/or Kubernetes.
- CI/CD pipelines — GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar.
Additional Information
- International working environment with AI-driven strategic direction.
- 20 days of annual leave – Hybrid working mode.
- Premium healthcare package with PVI and comprehensive annual health check-ups
- Competitive salary & 13th salary bonus
- Lunch allowance to fuel your productivity.
- Engaging company culture with fun activities
- Global collaboration – Work with both Vietnamese and international colleagues.
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