ENGINEER – IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT, SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION & IT SECURITY

ITMAX SYSTEM BERHAD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ITMAX SYSTEM BERHAD in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Engineer to manage IT project management, system administration, and IT security, ensuring high availability of servers, networks, and cloud resources.

The role requires 3-5 years in system administration, networking, and cloud management, with strong Windows/Linux, virtualization, and security skills. You will drive automation, enforce security, and support cross-functional projects in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in system administration, network engineering, and cloud management.
• Proficiency in Windows Server and/or Linux operating systems.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and hands-on experience with managed switches (Cisco, HP, Aruba).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V).
• Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms (AWS or Azure preferred).
• Certifications (Advantageous): CCNA, MCSA/MCSE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Azure Administrator Associate.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently under pressure, and excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, consolidate, execute infrastructure projects, including server migrations and hardware lifecycle management.
• Migrate on-prem workloads to cloud, rehosting VMware servers and applications, and manage timelines and resources.
• Administer, tune and maintain large-scale physical and virtual environments.
• Implement automation pipelines to minimize manual intervention and improve reporting accuracy.
• Configure and test enterprise backups and monitor system health.
• Enforce IT security policies to ensure compliance with audits and data protection regulations.
• Manage enterprise endpoint security, coordinate patch management across regional endpoints.
• Govern access controls and monitor authentication logs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Superior or Management.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Networking

VMware ESXi/VCenter

Hyper-V

AWS/Azure

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Cisco

HP

Aruba

Job description

ENGINEER - IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT, SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION & IT SECURITY

Job Description

Position Objective:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Engineer - IT Project Management, System Administration and IT Security to manage, optimize, and secure our core technology infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end administration of our physical and virtual servers, network switches, and cloud environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring high availability, scalability, and robust security across all systems to support our growing business needs.

Key Job Functions & Responsibilities:

1. IT Project Management

a) Plan, consolidate, execute infrastructure projects, including server migrations and hardware lifecycle management.

b) Execute migration of on-premises workloads to cloud environments, such as rehosting critical VMware servers and application, identity and run project timelines and resource allocation for infrastructure enhancements and technology rollouts.

2. System Administration

a) Administer, tune and maintain large-scale physical and virtual environments.

b) Implement automation pipelines to minimize manual intervention and improve reporting accuracy, ensuring reliable disaster recovery capabilities b configuring and testing enterprise backup solutions, and monitor system health and track performance.

3. IT Security Governance

a) Enforce IT security policies to ensure compliance with IT audits and global data protection regulations.

b) Manage enterprise endpoint security, maintain compliance and mitigate threats, vulnerability assessments, and coordinate automated patch management workflows across regional endpoints.

c) Govern access controls and monitor authentication logs to maintain the security and lifecycle of user identities.

4. Ad-hoc tasks

a) Perform other tasks as assigned by Superior or Management as needed.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in system administration, network engineering, and cloud management.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Windows Server and/or Linux operating systems.

Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and hands-on experience with managed switches (Cisco, HP, Aruba, etc.).

Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V).

Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms (AWS or Azure preferred).

Certifications (Advantageous): CCNA, MCSA/MCSE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Azure Administrator Associate.

Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently under pressure, and excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.