IT Systems Engineer (Infrastructure - Windows, Virtualization & Storage)

X-FAB Sarawak Sdn Bhd; Kuching; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

X-FAB Sarawak Sdn Bhd is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to manage and secure the company’s server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, backup solutions and storage systems in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes reliability, recoverability and performance of critical systems supporting operations.

The ideal candidate will contribute to infrastructure modernization, disaster recovery readiness, cybersecurity compliance and documentation, while collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline.
• Experience: 2–5 years in enterprise infrastructure administration; minimum 5 years supporting enterprise server infrastructure and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments including provisioning, patching and lifecycle management.
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Skills

Windows Server Administration

VMware vSphere Administration

Veeam Backup & Replication

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

Infrastructure Monitoring

IT Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Proxmox VE

CheckMK Monitoring

SAN/Storage hardware

Job description

The IT Systems Engineer (Infrastructure - Windows, Virtualization & Storage) is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, and continuous improvement of the Company's server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, enterprise backup solutions, and storage systems. The role ensures the availability, reliability, performance, and recoverability of mission-critical infrastructure supporting manufacturing and business operations.

The incumbent will also contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives, disaster recovery readiness, cybersecurity compliance, and operational excellence.

Your Role

1. Windows Server Administration

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Perform server provisioning, configuration, patching and lifecycle management.
• Monitor system health, capacity utilization and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure incidents within agreed service levels.
• Perform preventive maintenance and system hardening.
• Manage Active Directory integration, Windows services and server security configurations.
• Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments.
• Support implementation and migration activities involving Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE).
• Provision, modify and decommission virtual machines.
• Monitor virtualization platform health, resource utilization and availability.
• Perform platform upgrades, patching and lifecycle management.
• Participate in virtualization modernization and cost optimization initiatives.

3. Enterprise Backup & Recovery Administration

• Administer Veeam Backup & Replication infrastructure.
• Ensure successful execution and monitoring of backup jobs.
• Perform periodic backup verification and restoration testing.
• Maintain backup policies in accordance with Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO) requirements.
• Support Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises and recovery validation.
• Administer SAN and enterprise storage infrastructure.
• Provision storage resources for servers and virtual environments.
• Monitor storage capacity, performance and health.
• Perform firmware upgrades and storage maintenance activities.
• Support storage optimization, expansion planning and lifecycle management.

5. Infrastructure Monitoring & Asset Management

• Maintain infrastructure monitoring using enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Ensure all assigned infrastructure assets are monitored and operational alerts are properly configured.
• Maintain accurate infrastructure asset inventory and configuration records.
• Produce operational reports and capacity analysis where required.

6. Infrastructure Security & Compliance

• Support ISO 27001 implementation and compliance activities.
• Perform infrastructure security hardening and vulnerability remediation.
• Ensure systems comply with company cybersecurity standards.
• Support periodic security assessments and audit activities.
• Maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams and operating procedures.

Your Profile

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline.

Experience:

2–5 years of experience in enterprise infrastructure administration.

Minimum 5 years of experience supporting enterprise server infrastructure and virtualization environments.

Mandatory

• Microsoft Windows Server Administration
• VMware vSphere Administration
• Veeam Backup & Replication
• Active Directory
• Server Performance Tuning
• Disaster Recovery & Backup Management
• Infrastructure Monitoring
• Microsoft PowerShell scripting
• IT Documentation

Preferred

• Basic Networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLAN, DNS)
• Storage Networking (FC/iSCSI)
• Proxmox VE
• CheckMK Monitoring
• ISO 27001 implementation
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Team player with effective knowledge-sharing mindset.
• Willingness to learn emerging infrastructure technologies.

Who we are

The X-FAB Group is a global semiconductor manufacturer with six production sites on three continents. X-FAB Sarawak became part of the group in 2006. In 1998, the factory was opened as Malaysia’s first semiconductor manufacturing facility. Today, X-FAB Sarawak employs more than 1,500 people and has become one of the cornerstones of X-FAB with its modern manufacturing capabilities, great engineering skills and semiconductor manufacturing know-how.

What we do

We are passionate about making chips that bring value to people’s lives. We manufacture semiconductor devices that help to save lives, connect people and drive cleaner transportation.

Who we are

The X-FAB Group is a global semiconductor manufacturer with six production sites on three continents. X-FAB Sarawak became part of the group in 2006. In 1998, the factory was opened as Malaysia’s first semiconductor manufacturing facility. Today, X-FAB Sarawak employs more than 1,500 people and has become one of the cornerstones of X-FAB with its modern manufacturing capabilities, great engineering skills and semiconductor manufacturing know-how.

What we do

We are passionate about making chips that bring value to people’s lives. We manufacture semiconductor devices that help to save lives, connect people and drive cleaner transportation.