IT Administrator (SysOps)

Monks; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking a System Administrator to maintain and operate our computer systems and cloud platforms as part of the SysOps IT team. The role focuses on automation, policy enforcement, and strengthening security across hybrid work environments.

You will engage in regional support, handle advanced incidents, and contribute to ISO 27001 audits, while learning new technologies and driving IT efficiency at Monks.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in systems administration or similar role.
• Experience running audits/reports and presenting findings.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Act as regional escalation path during local office hours for tools managed by global team (Slack, Google Workspace, Jamf, Intune).
• Resolve Tier 2/3 complex IT issues to ensure smooth local operations before global admins come online.
• Support audit readiness and evidence collection for ISO 27001.

Skills

Automation

Scripting

Problem solving

Self-sufficient

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS

Tools

Slack

Google Workspace

Jamf

Intune

Microsoft 365/Azure

Fortinet

Ubiquiti

OneLogin

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website ( monks.com/careers ).

As a System Administrator within .Monks, you will be responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and ongoing operation of computer systems and cloud platforms. Working as part of the SysOps IT team, your observations and input will help drive the evolution of tech administration within our company as we look to establish stronger policies, more security, better organization, and enhanced efficiency. As the IT, and especially AI, needs of the company continue to grow, you will have the opportunity to learn new technologies and propose projects. Automating IT tasks will be a focus.

This role is well-suited for those who are self-sufficient, dependable, looking for new challenges, and are interested in expanding their skillset.

This is a hybrid role, with infrequent, office attendance at our Kuala Lumpur office.

Responsibilities will include:

• Regional Support: Act as the primary escalation path during local office hours for tools managed by the global team (including Slack, Google Workspace, Jamf, and Intune).
• Tier 2/3 Resolution: Resolve complex technical issues that standard IT support cannot handle, ensuring seamless operation for the local team before the global admins come online.

ISO 27001 Compliance & Audit

• Audit Readiness: Help prepare the IT environment for ISO 27001 audits by maintaining strict access controls and change management records.
• Evidence Collection: Be an active participant in audit interviews, providing "point-in-time" evidence such as access logs, termination of access reports, and proof of system patching.

Background Sought

Technical Background Sought

Cloud-Based Business Platform Administration

Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise Grid, Microsoft365/Azure and Atlassian Org Administration.

Networking Hardware

Fortinet, Ubiquiti.

Identity & Endpoint Management

OneLogin, Jamf, Intune, and A1.

Bonus points for experience with automation or APIs.

Familiarity with at least one scripting language.

General Requirements

Typically 3-5+ years in systems administration or a similar operational role.

Experience running audits/reports and presenting findings.

Flexibility in working hours.

Exhibits patience and resilience under pressure.

Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.

Self-sufficient, proactive, and ready for a challenge.

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

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About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with the world around us.

At Monks, we are committed to protecting your personal information. As part of our recruitment process, we collect and process personal data to evaluate your application and communicate with you. To understand how we handle your information, including the types of data we collect, how we use it, and your rights, please read our Monks Candidate Privacy Notice . We encourage you to review this notice to ensure you are fully informed about how your data will be managed during your application process.

Monks does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.