System Engineer (Infrastructure Systems)
しすてむえんじにあ（きばんしすてむ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical role involving requirements definition, design, construction, and operation/maintenance of corporate infrastructure systems (servers, networks, storage, etc.).
Description
Infrastructure system engineers handle the design, construction, and operation/maintenance of servers, networks, storage, virtualization environments, etc., that support the company's business infrastructure. They cover a wide range of phases from requirements definition to configuration design, implementation, monitoring setup, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and backup/recovery planning, providing optimal solutions that balance availability, security, and cost. In recent years, cloud services and IaC (Infrastructure as Code) adoption has advanced, requiring mastery of the latest technologies and automation skills.
Future Outlook
Demand for infrastructure system engineers is increasing with cloud migration and DX initiatives. In particular, those skilled in cloud infrastructure, security, and IaC are highly valued.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Problem-solving oriented / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
24/7 Operation / Full Remote / In-house Operation / SIer
Career Path
Junior Infrastructure Engineer → Senior Infrastructure Engineer → Infrastructure Architect / Tech Lead → IT Infrastructure Manager → CTO / CIO
Required Skills
Automation with Scripting Languages / Network Fundamentals / Operation Monitoring Tools / Server Construction and Operation / Storage Backup Design / Virtualization Technology
Recommended Skills
Cloud Platforms / Container Technology / English Document Reading / Infrastructure Automation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to break down requirements into infrastructure configurations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because configuration errors can lead to serious failures such as service outages. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is required due to changes in cloud and automation technologies. |
| Planning & Organization | Because detailed construction and migration plans need to be formulated. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly identify causes and perform recovery during incidents is essential. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to respond under high pressure during emergency incident handling. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Applied Information Technology Engineer
- Cisco CCNA
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
- LPIC
Aliases
- IT Infrastructure Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Server Engineer
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