Lead Network Engineer (Cloud)

AirAsia Group; Sepang; Sur place; MYR 300 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangement

Wellness programs

Flight discounts

Résumé du poste

AirAsia is seeking a seasoned Cloud Network Architect to own the design, deployment, and scaling of enterprise cloud networks across public and private clouds. You will architect hybrid connectivity, drive IaC adoption, and lead container networking for Kubernetes clusters while ensuring strong cloud security and resilient disaster recovery strategies.

The role requires extensive experience in cloud networking, virtualization, and leadership, with a passion for automation and continuous

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience deploying and troubleshooting complex network topologies on public clouds.
• Proven virtualization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native networking protocols.
• Leadership in Automation and IaC using Terraform, Ansible, Python or CI/CD.
• Hybrid networking expertise including IPsec VPN, BGP routing, NAT, and cloud edge security.
• Strong foundations in enterprise networking hardware and protocols.

Responsabilités

• Own design, deployment, automation, and scaling of multi-cloud network infrastructure.
• Architect hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity with resilient interconnections.
• Lead IaC adoption and automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python.
• Manage container networking for Kubernetes clusters and service meshes.
• Design cloud security perimeters and Zero-Trust models.
• Troubleshoot cloud network incidents and implement permanent fixes.
• Develop disaster recovery and high availability strategies.
• Produce reference architectures and automated runbooks.
• Mentor and lead network engineers across the team.

Connaissances

Cloud networking

Automation & IaC

Hybrid networking

Leadership mindset

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT

Outils

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Description du poste

• Lead Cloud Network Architecture: Own the design, deployment, automation, and scaling of public, private, and multi-cloud network infrastructure across enterprise cloud environments (Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Alibaba Cloud).
• Architect Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Connectivity: Engineer resilient, low-latency interconnection architectures—including VPC/VNet peering, Transit Gateways, Cloud Interconnects, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and software-defined overlay networks.
• Champion Network Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Lead the transition toward automated network provisioning and configuration management using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and cloud-native orchestration tools.
• Container & Service Mesh Networking: Architect and support complex networking layers for containerized workloads, Kubernetes clusters (EKS, GKE, AKS), ingress/egress controllers, and cloud service meshes.
• Cloud Security Architecture: Design and maintain robust cloud network security perimeters, implementing Cloud Firewalls, Security Groups, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), DDoS mitigation, and Zero-Trust network access models.
• Advanced Problem Management & Optimization: Serve as the top-tier escalation authority for cloud network incidents, troubleshooting latency, packet loss, and routing issues while driving permanent architectural fixes.
• Disaster Recovery & High Availability: Design multi-region cloud failover strategies, ensuring data protection, continuous availability, and resilience against outages and cyber threats.
• Standardization & Documentation: Produce reference architectures, automated runbooks, and cloud connectivity standards to ensure seamless knowledge transfer and high operational continuity.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Lead, train, and mentor junior and senior network engineers in cloud-native networking practices, automation, and modern infrastructure methodologies.

WHO YOU ARE

• Cloud Infrastructure Expert: Possess extensive hands-on engineering and architectural experience deploying and troubleshooting complex network topologies on public clouds such as Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Alibaba Cloud.
• Modern Virtualization & Orchestration: Proven working experience with virtualization, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud-native networking protocols (CNI, Service Mesh, SDN).
• Automation & IaC Leader: Exceptional proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation workflows using Terraform, Ansible, Python, or CI/CD pipelines to manage cloud infrastructure at scale.
• Hybrid Networking Expertise: Deep expertise in hybrid networking technologies, IPSEC VPN, BGP routing, NAT, Load Balancing (L4/L7), and cloud edge security.
• Core Networking Foundations: Strong background in enterprise networking protocols and hardware platforms (switches, routers, firewalls) to ensure seamless integration between on-premise Core networks and Cloud environments.
• Leadership & Mindset: Self-motivated technical leader with strong multitasking abilities, a collaborative team-player mindset, and the capability to communicate complex technical concepts to all levels of users and executives.
• Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Bahasa Malaysia or additional languages is an added advantage.
• Education & Experience: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent, with 9+ years of solid working experience in Networking Engineering, with at least 4+ years specifically dedicated to Cloud Networking and Architecture. (Professional Cloud Network Specialty certifications from AWS, GCP, or Azure are highly desirable)

WHERE YOU'LL GO

Dispatcher to captain, ramp agent to data analyst, brand executive to CEO - these are some Dare To Dream stories of our Allstars.

Based on your performance and contribution in this role, you’ll grow into becoming a Principal Cloud Architect / Head of Cloud Infrastructure]. In this role, you’ll shape the future of enterprise cloud adoption and multi-cloud infrastructure strategy across.

WHAT YOU'LL ENJOY

• Physical Wellbeing: Key medical and insurance benefits, maternity expenses, flexible work arrangement, and health and fitness amenities.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Paid time off, wellness programmes, and childcare amenities.
• Financial Wellbeing: Resources relating to financial, personal skills and career growth programmes.
• Allstars Specials: Free flights, unlimited discounted flights, and exclusive discounts with partners.
• A unique Allstar culture like no other

OUR HIRING PROCESS

• Application received
• Interview(s) and assessment(s)
• Background check and/or other assessments