Cloud Network Lead Engineer: Design, Security & Scale

AirAsia; Sepang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AirAsia in Malaysia seeks a Lead Network Engineer (Cloud) to lead the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of the network infrastructure. The role ensures high availability, security, and scalability, aligning with ICT standards across the organisation.

You will provide technical leadership, collaborate with ICT teams and vendors, oversee incidents, changes, and projects, and mentor junior engineers to raise operational maturity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/IT/Network Engineering.
• 5–7 years of ICT network or related experience.
• Proven experience with LAN/WAN/WLAN, VPNs, firewalls, and network security.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of the network infra for high availability, scalability, performance, and security.
• Manage network security controls including firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, NACs, and related technologies.
• Provide advanced 2nd/3rd-level technical support for network infra issues with timely troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Act as technical lead for incidents, problems, changes, and service requests with coordination and closure.
• Collaborate with server, cloud, cybersecurity, and other ICT teams, plus vendors, to deliver network services.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of network equipment and connectivity issues to minimise downtime.
• Monitor network performance and security using tools to identify issues and propose improvements.
• Conduct PoC evaluations for new network solutions and technologies.
• Review and maintain network configurations, diagrams, standards, procedures, and change records.
• Lead or support network infrastructure projects, including upgrades and migrations.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior network engineers to raise team maturity.
• Ensure operations comply with ICT policies, security standards, and audit requirements.
• Stay updated with industry trends in network administration, security, automation, and cloud networking.

Skills

Network design

Cloud networking

LAN/WAN/WLAN

Firewall & VPN

Network security

Troubleshooting

Vendor management

Documentation

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field

Job description

AirAsia in Malaysia seeks a Lead Network Engineer (Cloud) to lead the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of the network infrastructure. The role ensures high availability, security, and scalability, aligning with ICT standards across the organisation.

You will provide technical leadership, collaborate with ICT teams and vendors, oversee incidents, changes, and projects, and mentor junior engineers to raise operational maturity.