IT Senior Staff Engineer (IT Infrastructure)

ams OSRAM; Kulim; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kedah, Malaysia, is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to configure NetApp storage solutions and manage VMware vSphere environments. The ideal candidate will possess at least 7 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with strong skills in Linux, NetApp, and container management. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient storage operations, optimizing resource allocation, and designing backup strategies. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, including storage and virtualization.
• Hands-on experience with Linux system administration, preferably RHEL-based.
• Experience managing and supporting Kubernetes-based container platforms.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage NetApp storage solutions in a NAS environment.
• Deploy and manage VMware vSphere environments.
• Design and implement backup strategies for critical systems.
• Deploy containerized applications using OpenShift.

Skills

NetApp storage management

VMware vSphere administration

Linux system administration

OpenShift management

Troubleshooting

PowerShell scripting

Cloud computing

ITIL knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Commvault

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Configure and manage NetApp storage solutions, including RAID arrays and Volumes (NFS/CIFS) in a NAS (Network Attached Storage) environment.

Monitor storage performance and capacity to optimize resource allocation.

Collaborate with NetApp and other relevant vendors to ensure efficient storage operations in a NAS-based infrastructure.

Deploy and manage VMware vSphere environments.

Optimize virtualization performance, resource allocation, and high availability.

Troubleshoot VMware-related issues and ensure seamless virtual machine (VM) operations.

Administer server hardware, including installation, maintenance, and upgrades.

Collaborate with hardware vendors to ensure reliable server performance.

Implement security measures to protect server infrastructure.

4. Backup Solutions

Design and implement backup strategies for critical systems.

Monitor backup processes and troubleshoot any issues to ensure data availability and integrity.

Collaborate with backup vendors and maintain backup infrastructure using Commvault as the primary backup tool.

Knowledge of Commvault backup and recovery solutions will be considered an advantage.

Administer, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux environments (e.g., RHEL, CentOS).

Perform system updates, patch management, and performance tuning on Linux servers.

Ensure secure and stable Linux systems operation in production environments.

6. OpenShift and Container Platforms

Deploy, manage, and monitor containerized applications using OpenShift (or similar Kubernetes-based platforms).

Support CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration for scalable application deployment.

Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure robust container infrastructure and automation.

7. Other Systems

Maintain and support other IT systems (e.g., networking, security, databases).

Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely resolutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance overall system reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

Minimum 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, including storage, virtualization, and server hardware.

Proficiency in NetApp storage management and VMware vSphere administration.

Hands‑on experience with Linux system administration (preferably RHEL‑based distributions).

Experience managing and supporting OpenShift or other Kubernetes‑based container platforms.

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

ITIL knowledge such as IT Service Management, Project Management, Demand Management, Incident Management.

Knowledge in cloud computing, orchestration, and automation scripts (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).

Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and system management tasks.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.