IT Manager

Asia Recruit; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed allowance RM490

Medical insurance (spouse & children)

Dental & vision benefits

EPF contribution

Housing and vehicle loan subsidy

Self-development fund

Long-service awards

Job summary

Asia Recruit is seeking a hands-on Cyber Security, Network & Server Engineer to strengthen our IT security posture and manage network and server operations in Kuantan. The role focuses on cyber-security governance, with secondary duties in network configuration and server management.

You will work independently, report to the IT Manager, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to maintain a secure, stable, and well-documented IT environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Cyber Security, Network, and Windows Server environments.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools and Windows Servers on Azure.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, cyber-security architecture, and IT infrastructure.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and related digitisation tools.
• Professional certifications (e.g. CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CCNP) are an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain security procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Manage patching and vulnerability management programs in line with policies and schedules.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and risk reviews.
• Support incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage and operate network monitoring tools (e.g. Zabbix, Nagios, SolarWinds, PRTG).
• Monitor network devices, servers, and selected applications/web URLs.
• Work with network vendors (e.g. Cisco Meraki switches and wireless APs) to analyse traffic and detect anomalies.
• Support Windows Servers hosted on Microsoft Azure and selected on-prem environments.
• Assist with Veeam Backup System configuration and application system support.
• Provide limited support for Red Hat Linux servers.
• Create and maintain accurate network and server diagrams.
• Ensure documentation is up to date for audit, compliance, and troubleshooting.
• Promote cyber-security awareness and best practices across the organisation.
• Conduct training sessions on security tools, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Cyber security

Networking

Windows Server

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security / IT

Tools

Zabbix

Nagios

SolarWinds

PRTG

Azure

Microsoft 365

Veeam

Cisco Meraki

Job description

Specialization

IT OR COMPUTER NETWORK OR SYSTEM OR DATABASE ADMIN

Job description

WE ARE HIRING – CYBER SECURITY, NETWORK & SERVER ENGINEER

Location

Kuantan

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Hours

Monday – Friday (Flexible start between 7.00am – 9.00am)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Cyber Security, Network & Server Engineer to strengthen the organisation’s cyber-security posture. This role is primarily cyber-security focused, with secondary responsibilities covering network configuration and server management. You will work independently, reporting directly to the IT Manager, while collaborating closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure a secure, stable, and well-documented IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Cyber Security & Governance

• Develop, document, and maintain security procedures, standards, and guidelines

• Manage patching and vulnerability management programs in line with policies and schedules

• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and risk reviews

• Support incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

Network Monitoring & Configuration

• Manage and operate network monitoring tools (e.g. Zabbix, Nagios, SolarWinds, PRTG)

• Monitor network devices, servers, and selected applications/web URLs

• Work with network vendors (e.g. Cisco Meraki switches and wireless APs) to analyse traffic and detect anomalies

Server Management

• Support Windows Servers hosted on Microsoft Azure and selected on-prem environments

• Assist with Veeam Backup System configuration and application system support

• Provide limited support for Red Hat Linux servers

Documentation & Diagrams

• Create and maintain accurate network and server diagrams

• Ensure documentation is up to date for audit, compliance, and troubleshooting

Collaboration & Training

• Promote cyber-security awareness and best practices across the organisation

• Conduct training sessions on security tools, policies, and procedures

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Cyber Security, Network, and Windows Server environments

• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools and Windows Servers on Azure

• Strong understanding of networking protocols, cyber-security architecture, and IT infrastructure

• Experience with Microsoft 365 and related digitisation tools

• Professional certifications (e.g. CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CCNP) are an added advantage

Working Conditions

• Business hours support (no 24/7 standby; rare after-hours support for critical incidents only)

• Independent role reporting directly to the IT Manager

• Replacement role

Salary & Benefits

• Fixed Allowance: RM490

• Annual Leave: 14 – 21 days

• Bonuses: Contractual bonus (1.5 months) + Performance bonus

• Comprehensive benefits including medical insurance (spouse & children), dental & vision benefits, EPF contribution, housing and vehicle loan subsidy, self-development fund, and long-service awards

Interview Process

• Two-stage interview process (virtual interview option can be discussed)

  • 1st Round: Assessment & Hiring Manager

  • 2nd Round: Top Management

If you are a hands-on cyber-security professional seeking an independent role with strong ownership, structured benefits, and long-term stability, this opportunity offers an excellent platform for career growth.