Kuala Lumpur APAC Network Transformation Engineer

Linuxconfig; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Network Engineer based in Kuala Lumpur to lead regional network transformation across APAC, manage day-to-day operations, and drive projects with minimal supervision. The role requires hands-on Fortinet experience and strong WAN/LAN management across global sites.

You will optimize reliability, monitor performance, and document configurations while collaborating with global teams. Strong English, proactive mindset, and a record of meeting SLAs are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a mid to senior Network Engineer.
• Own regional network stability, improvements and project delivery.
• Fortinet NSE certifications preferred.
• Deep DNS, DHCP, routing & switching knowledge including OSPF/BGP.

Responsibilities

• Lead network transformation initiatives across APAC, delivering upgrades and scalable network architecture.
• Manage tasks and projects independently, from planning through deployment.
• Administer Internet connectivity, LANs, dynamic routing, VPNs, firewalls, and Wi-Fi across global sites.
• Resolve network incidents within SLAs, communicating clearly throughout.
• Maintain and administer network assets from our Kuala Lumpur office.
• Plan and deploy network changes, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Automate routine operational and maintenance tasks.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on network service performance.

Skills

Network engineering

Regional initiatives

Troubleshooting

Documentation

English fluency

Education

Fortinet NSE 4-7 certification

Tools

FortiGate

FortiSwitch

FortiAP

FortiAnalyzer

FortiManager

Aruba Wireless

UniFi

Extreme Networks

Juniper routers/switches

Job description

Monks is seeking a Network Engineer based in Kuala Lumpur to lead regional network transformation across APAC, manage day-to-day operations, and drive projects with minimal supervision. The role requires hands-on Fortinet experience and strong WAN/LAN management across global sites.

You will optimize reliability, monitor performance, and document configurations while collaborating with global teams. Strong English, proactive mindset, and a record of meeting SLAs are essential.