Assistant Manager System Engineering

Pixlr; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital design platform is seeking an Assistant Manager for Systems Engineering in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. This role involves leading DevOps initiatives, managing both cloud and on-premise systems, and ensuring high availability and security. Ideal candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in IT operations, strong cloud platform knowledge, and effective leadership skills. Attractive perks include additional annual leave and medical coverage, along with a dynamic work environment fostering growth and diversity.

Benefits

Additional annual leave

Medical and insurance coverages

Optical and dental subsidies

Career development opportunities

Diversity in the workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT operations and 2 years in leadership.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and CI/CD tools.
• Proficient in network administration and firewall management.
• Familiar with containerisation and infrastructure as code.
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps initiatives for CI/CD and infrastructure automation.
• Manage internal network systems and oversee IT support operations.
• Supervise office workspace allocation and IT asset management.
• Implement IT security protocols and conduct periodic audits.
• Mentor the Systems Engineering team and develop SOPs.

Skills

Cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD tools expertise (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Network administration

VPN and firewall management

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)

Monitoring tools experience (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK)

Leadership and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Ansible

Grafana

Prometheus

ELK

Job description

Assistant Manager, Systems Engineering and lead our infrastructure and DevOps operations. Oversee networks, systems, and cloud environments to ensure performance, security, and scalability, while guiding a skilled team toward operational excellence.

The Job:

DevOps & Infrastructure Management

• Lead DevOps initiatives covering CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and environment reliability across staging, UAT, and production.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and scalability of cloud and on-premise systems.
• Optimise infrastructure performance, cost efficiency, and compliance with data governance frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, SOC2).

Network & IT Operations

• Manage internal network systems, firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.
• Oversee IT support operations, ensuring timely resolution of hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation for network topology, device inventory, and access management logs.

Office Workspace & Asset Management

• Supervise office workspace allocation, IT asset lifecycle, and hardware procurement.
• Coordinate with HR and Admin to ensure efficient onboarding and workstation setup.
• Uphold safety, ergonomic, and facility management standards.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and enforce IT security protocols and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor potential threats and apply proactive risk mitigation measures.
• Conduct periodic audits on system access, configuration, and security controls.

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Mentor and guide the Systems Engineering team to deliver high operational standards.
• Develop SOPs, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report system metrics, incidents, and recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

The Person:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT operations, DevOps, or infrastructure management, including 2 years in leadership.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Proficient in network administration, VPN configuration, and firewall management.
• Familiar with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experienced with monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK) and system automation.
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, SOC2, GDPR) is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Organised, analytical, and committed to driving high system performance and reliability.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar are a plus.
• Annual Leaves- Additional annual leave will be credited to you on a yearly basis.
• Medical and Insurance Coverages - We have got you covered.
• Subsidies - Enhancing your well-being, we offer optical and dental subsidies.
• Opportunities - Above training and guidance, you will have the opportunity to try, to build your confidence and become your best self, and to interact and build a strong relationship.
• Rocking Diversity - Play hard, work harder with people of diverse skill sets and experiences! Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone, and you'll find yourself growing in a way you'd never imagine.