IT System Admin

UpGrowth HR Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

UpGrowth HR Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a proactive DevOps/Systems Administrator to bolster server availability, scalability, and security. You will implement auto-failover, auto-scaling, and contribute to CI/CD processes for web applications.

The role requires 1-2 years of AWS and Linux administration experience, plus knowledge of MySQL replication, read/write splitting, and clustering. A proactive learner with strong problem-solving skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• 1-2 years AWS and Linux administration experience.
• Proficiency in Linux commands and server certifications a plus.
• Experience with web app deployment and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of MySQL replication, read/write splitting, and clustering.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance availability, response time, and scalability of servers/infrastructures.
• Implement auto-failover, auto-scaling, and security against web attacks.
• Manage deployment of web applications with CI/CD.
• Diagnose performance and stability issues in high-throughput apps.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and execution.

Skills

AWS administration

Linux commands

CI/CD practices

MySQL replication

Read/write splitting

Clustering

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Oracle Linux

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the team to enhance the availability, response time, and scalability of server/infrastructures.

• Implement and optimize auto-failover, auto-scaling, and strategies to handle web attacks such as DDOS attacks and penetration attempts.

• Manage the deployment process of web applications and ensure adherence to CI/CD practices.

• Diagnose and resolve performance & stability issues in high-throughput web applications and network services.

• Contribute actively to planning and executing disaster recovery activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant field.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of related work experience in administration of AWS infrastructures and Linux systems.

• Proficiency in Linux commands and experience with Linux server certifications (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Oracle Enterprise Linux) is a plus.

• Experience with deployment and CI/CD practices of web applications.

• Knowledge and experience in managing MySQL database server (replication, read/write splitting, and clustering, offsite backup).

• Curious-minded, proactive, and open to learning new technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.