IT System Engineer

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Career development opportunities

Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate recognition

Job summary

VAT Vakuumventile AG is seeking an IT Cloud Engineer to manage our cloud Infra and steer cloud migration efforts from Malaysia. You will architect Azure-based solutions, design scalable infrastructure, and automate provisioning using IaC and scripting.

The role involves collaboration with global teams to optimize performance, security, and cost, while supporting software delivery through CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field.
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services (VMs, storage, networking, databases, app services).
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or ARM.
• Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Networking concepts including VPCs, subnets, load balancing, DNS.
• Security best practices for cloud environments.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD methodologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders.
• Special certifications (e.g., Azure-related) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with global team to manage cloud Infra and implement enhancements on IT cloud system.
• Architect cloud-based solutions based on business requirements.
• Design and implement cloud infrastructure components (VMs, storage, networking, security).
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using IaC and scripts.
• Assess current IT infrastructure for cloud migration suitability.
• Develop migration strategies and plans and oversee migration.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, security, and cost; optimize where possible.
• Manage cloud resources and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Leverage DevOps to automate cloud infrastructure management and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline software delivery.
• Diagnose and resolve cloud-related issues; provide user support.

Skills

Azure cloud

Terraform/ARM

Python/PowerShell/Bash

Docker/Kubernetes

Networking concepts

DevOps & CI/CD

Troubleshooting

Communication & collaboration

Security best practices

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Terraform

Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

Job description

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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)

2+ years' experience in cloud base.

• 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.