Cloud Specialist Infrastructure Modernization

POINTSTAR (PSSG); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Cloud Specialist to develop and implement secure cloud infrastructure solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The role requires 3-5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, strong expertise in GCP services, and skills in security compliance and documentation. You'll work closely with the sales team and support pre-sales activities while ensuring a security-first approach is integrated into all proposals.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in computing infrastructure.
• Experience in cloud migration and data centre migration.
• Strong expertise in GCP services related to security and networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud infrastructure solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Design and implement security protocols in GCP infrastructure.
• Document technical solutions, including security design documents.

Skills

Cloud computing

GCP services expertise

Security compliance

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

PointStar is an esteemed Google Cloud Premier Partner, established since 2008, committed to empowering businesses with innovative cloud solutions. We have a strong presence in Southeast Asia and proudly serve over 3000 customers regionally. We specialize in helping organizations leverage the full potential of Google Cloud to drive efficiency, foster collaboration, and achieve digital transformation. Our mission is to deliver exceptional value through expert consulting, implementation, and support services.

Job Description

The Cloud Specialist is responsible for developing, proposing, and implementing secure and modern cloud infrastructure solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for various clients.

• Develop and provide cloud computing services (Platform-as-a-Service or Infrastructure-as-a-Service) suggestions/proposals for SME, Enterprise, and various industry verticals.
• Evaluate the requirements, determine actionable tasks and estimates, and provide efforts for business solution build and architecture.
• Design and implement robust security protocols within GCP infrastructure, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), network security (VPC, firewalls), and data encryption (at rest and in transit).
• Ensure security compliance and governance by leveraging GCP tools like Security Command Center (SCC) and aligning with security blueprints/best practices (e.g., least privilege access, organizational design).
• Responsible for technical documentation on solution implementation, including security design documents and compliance reports.
• Perform operational readiness tasks and ensure production acceptance criteria are met, with an emphasis on secure operations and continuous monitoring.
• Respond to platform technical issues, including security-related incidents and anomalies, in a professional and timely manner.
• Work closely with the sales team for cloud-related sales opportunities, ensuring a security-first approach is integrated into all proposals.
• Support Pre-Sales activities, i.e., proposal, systems design, proof-of-concept, demo, workshop conduct, including the presentation of the cloud security architecture and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in computing infrastructure.
• Experience in one or more of the following: cloud migration, data-centre migration, backup & disaster recovery, networking, virtualization, application/server assessment and discovery.
• Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, especially those related to compute, storage, networking, and security (e.g., Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, VPC, IAM, Cloud Armor, Security Command Center).
• Demonstrated experience with cloud security best practices such as the principle of least privilege and setting up centralized logging and monitoring.
• Strong logical/analytical troubleshooting skills, particularly in identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities.
• Experience in crafting data centre migration plans (rehost / replatform / refactor etc.) for businesses, with a focus on integrating security controls and compliance checks at each stage, is a plus.
• Experience deploying and operating multi/hybrid-cloud platforms, such as Kubernetes, Anthos, etc., with a focus on container security, is a plus.
• Experience deploying and operating CI / CD infrastructure and workflows, including the implementation of DevSecOps practices (e.g., security scanning in the pipeline), is a plus.