IT System Engineer

VAT Group AG; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group AG in Malaysia (Penang) invites a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a global IT team. You will architect cloud solutions, manage Azure services, and drive automation with IaC to support scalable, secure deployments.

Responsibilities include designing cloud infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, monitoring performance and cost, and collaborating with development teams to streamline software delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field.
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services (VMs, storage, networking, DBs, app services).
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (Terraform/ARM).
• Experience with scripting for automation (Python/PowerShell/Bash).
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, load balancers, DNS).
• Familiarity with security best practices for cloud.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with global team to manage cloud infra and implement enhancements.
• Architect cloud-based solutions based on business requirements and constraints.
• Design and implement cloud infrastructure components (VMs, storage, networking, security).
• Automate provisioning and management of infrastructure.
• Develop migration strategies and oversee the migration process.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, security, and cost.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline software delivery.
• Provide technical support to users and teams.

Skills

Azure cloud services

IaC (Terraform, ARM)

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Docker & Kubernetes

Networking (VPCs, subnets, DNS)

DevOps & CI/CD

Cost optimization & monitoring

Security best practices

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field

Tools

Terraform

Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

Azure DevOps

Job description

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

• Role and Responsibility:
• To work with global team to manage the cloud Infra and implement enhancement on IT cloud system. In this role, you will be part of a global team that ensures the operation of our IT systems.
• Architecting cloud-based solutions based on business requirements and technical constraints.
• Designing and implementing cloud infrastructure components such as virtual machines, storage, networking, and security.
• Automating infrastructure provisioning and management using tools.
• Assessing existing IT infrastructure for suitability for cloud migration.
• Developing migration strategies and plans.
• Overseeing the migration process and addressing challenges.
• Monitoring cloud environments for performance, security, and cost.
• Identifying optimization opportunities and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Managing cloud resources and ensuring compliance with best practices.
• Leveraging DevOps practices to automate cloud infrastructure management.
• Integrating CI/CD pipelines with cloud platforms for faster deployment and testing.
• Collaborating with development teams to streamline software delivery.
• Diagnosing and resolving cloud-related issues.
• Providing technical support to users and other teams.
• Qualifications and Key skills:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, databases, and application services.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and configuration.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, load balancing, and DNS.
• Familiarity with security best practices and tools for protecting cloud environments.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with teams and stakeholders.

Special skills (such as special certifications)

• Microsoft Certified such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Additional certifications related to specific Azure services or technologies (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure AI Engineer Associate).

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.