AVP, Windows & Private Cloud Operations, Technology Group
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026.
GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.
Technology Group
We experiment, design, and lead a 24×7 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management, trading, investment operations, and risk management. We deliver secure, reliable, and integrated solutions, and provide insights on new, and emerging technologies.
Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Resilience (ICR)
We design, build, and secure the technology foundations that power GIC’s global investment operations. We aim to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure that empowers our people and businesses to perform securely, efficiently, and effectively.
What impact can you make in this role?
We are seeking a skilled Windows & Private Cloud Operations Engineer to provide hands-on Level 3 support for our Windows Server and private cloud platforms. This role serves as the senior technical escalation point for the outsourced Level 2 operations team, delivering operational excellence across Windows infrastructure, virtualisation, identity, and platform service.
You will beresponsible for operating, troubleshooting, and improving enterprise Windows Server environments, supporting major upgrades and migrations, driving automation, and maintaining secure, resilient operations within a regulated financial environment.
The role includes participation in an on-call roster and scheduled after-hours maintenance activities.
What will you do as an AVP, Windows & Private Cloud Operations?
- Provide Level 3 support for complex incidents, problem management, and root cause analysis across the Windows and private cloud environment.
- Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, PKI, SCCM/MECM, SCOM, VMware, Nutanix/vSAN, Citrix, Failover Clustering, and secure file transfer platforms.
- Execute Windows Server lifecycle activities, including major OS upgrades, migrations, patching, and platform refreshes.
- Support VMware private cloud operations, virtualisation, high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and resilience testing.
- Work with the outsourced L2 service provider by providing technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and operational runbooks.
- Manage incidents, problems, and changes through ServiceNow, ensuring compliance with governance and audit requirements.
- Implement Windows security standards, identity controls, privileged access, and vulnerability remediation in partnership with Cybersecurity teams.
- Develop automation using PowerShell and Ansible to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, platform standardisation, and technology enhancements.
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
- 6-9 years' hands-on experience supporting enterprise Windows Server infrastructure with strong engineering and troubleshooting expertise.
- Proven experience planning and executing Windows Server upgrades and migration programmes
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, PKI, SCCM, SCOM, Failover Clustering, VMware, Nutanix/vSAN, Citrix, and PowerShell.
- Experience supporting backup, disaster recovery, ITSM, ServiceNow, change management, and enterprise operations.
- Familiarity with automation (PowerShell/Ansible), CIS/NIST security standards, and public cloud (AWS/Azure) is advantageous.• Experience supporting outsourced or managed service providers and willingness to participate in on-call support.
- Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)
- Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization
• ITIL Foundation
Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.
GIC is a Great Place to Work
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise. This role will be in our Tampines Office.
GIC is an equal opportunity employer
As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.
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