NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

A system architect’s job scope involves designing, implementing, and overseeing complex computer and network systems to meet an organization’s technical and business needs. This includes analyzing requirements, creating architectural plans, selecting hardware and software, and ensuring all components work together seamlessly, securely, and efficiently. Their responsibilities also cover system maintenance, upgrades, and the creation of documentation and disaster recovery plans. 

Responsibilities

System design and development: 
Creating high-level architectural plans for IT systems, including hardware, software, firewall, networking, and data storage. They ensure designs are scalable, secure, and align with industry best practices. 

Requirements analysis: 
Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and understand business and technical requirements to translate them into system specifications. 

Technology selection: 
Evaluating and recommending appropriate hardware, software, and other technologies based on organizational needs, budget, and strategic goals. 

Implementation oversight: 
Guiding the implementation process to ensure the system is built according to the architectural plan. 

System maintenance and optimization: 
Maintaining existing systems, planning for upgrades, and troubleshooting issues to ensure optimal performance. 

Documentation: 
Creating comprehensive documentation for the system architecture, including design plans and specifications. 

Risk management: 
Developing plans for system backups and responding to system crashes. 

Essential Qualification

• A strong background in computer science, networking, databases, and various technologies is crucia
• The ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, business leaders, and other stakeholders is essential.
• Analyzing complex problems, diagnosing issues, and creating effective solutions is a core part of the role.
• Understanding an organization’s goals, challenges, and workflows to design systems that support business objectives.
• Understanding of Cloud and Virtualization solution such as Huawei Cloud, HyperV, etc.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.  

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.   

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.