IT systems administrator (SysOps)

Monks; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks seeks a System Administrator in a hybrid role based in Kuala Lumpur. You will maintain and operate Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft 365/Azure, and Atlassian Org. You’ll contribute to ISO 27001 audits and automate IT tasks. The role emphasizes self-sufficiency, learning new tech, and regional support for local teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in systems administration, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach and strong communication skills. Office attendance is infrequent.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in systems administration or a similar operational role.
• Experience running audits and presenting findings.
• Flexibility in working hours and ability to work under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Regional SaaS & MDM escalation: primary escalation path during local office hours for tools like Slack, Google Workspace, Jamf, Intune.
• ISO 27001 compliance & audit: maintain access controls and change management records.
• Audit readiness: provide evidence such as access logs and patching reports.

Skills

SaaS Administration

Windows Server

Linux

Networking Fortinet/Ubiquiti

Identity&Endpoint Mgmt OneLogin/Jamf/Î

Automation/APIs

Scripting language

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack Enterprise Grid

Microsoft 365/Azure

Atlassian Org Admin

Jamf

Intune

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

As a System Administrator within Monks, you will be responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and ongoing operation of computer systems and cloud platforms. Working as part of the SysOps IT team, your observations and input will help drive the evolution of tech administration within our company as we look to establish stronger policies, more security, better organization, and enhanced efficiency. As the IT, and especially AI, needs of the company continue to grow, you will have the opportunity to learn new technologies and propose projects. Automating IT tasks will be a focus.

This role is well-suited for those who are self-sufficient, dependable, looking for new challenges, and are interested in expanding their skillset.

This is a hybrid role, with infrequent, office attendance at our Kuala Lumpur office.

Responsibilities Will Include

Regional SaaS & MDM Escalation

• Regional Support: Act as the primary escalation path during local office hours for tools managed by the global team (including Slack, Google Workspace, Jamf, and Intune).
• Tier 2/3 Resolution: Resolve complex technical issues that standard IT support cannot handle, ensuring seamless operation for the local team before the global admins come online.

ISO 27001 Compliance & Audit

• Audit Readiness: Help prepare the IT environment for ISO 27001 audits by maintaining strict access controls and change management records.
• Evidence Collection: Be an active participant in audit interviews, providing "point-in-time" evidence such as access logs, termination of access reports, and proof of system patching.

Technical Background Sought

• Cloud-Based Business Platform Administration: Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise Grid, Microsoft365/Azure and Atlassian Org Administration.
• OS: Windows server, Linux.
• Networking Hardware: Fortinet, Ubiquiti.
• Identity & Endpoint Management: OneLogin, Jamf, Intune, and A1.
• Bonus points for experience with automation or APIs.
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language.

General Requirements

• Typically 3–5+ years in systems administration or a similar operational role.
• Experience running audits/reports and presenting findings.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Exhibits patience and resilience under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Self-sufficient, proactive, and ready for a challenge.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with the world around us.