Linux Administrator

Career Wise; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy in Malaysia is looking for a skilled IT Operations Engineer to manage infrastructure systems, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with virtualization technologies, scripting, and a strong understanding of IT security principles. This role involves delivering technical support, optimizing system performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaboration and communication with stakeholders are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in application infrastructure and system operations.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure and operational architecture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in IT service management processes.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues, investigate problems, optimize performance.
• Plan and deploy RHEL application servers in production.
• Deliver 2nd and 3rd level support for assigned IT systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.

Skills

Virtualization technologies

Scripting and automation

IT security principles

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

Python

Ansible

OpenShift

Job description

• Troubleshoot issues, investigate problems, perform monitoring, and optimize performance
• Support disaster recovery planning and security management
• Propose and implement continuous optimizations in technical and process design
• Provide consultation and support to customers on services under your responsibility
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, including audit and reporting requirements
• Operate, maintain, and support infrastructure systems, including data maintenance, reporting, and authorization management
• Enforce security standards to ensure stable and secure system operations
• Participate in on-call and after-hours support as needed
• Foster effective teamwork and proactive communication with stakeholders

Technical Responsibilities:

• Plan and deploy RHEL application servers in production, following defined processes
• Perform ongoing maintenance and updates for production systems
• Deliver 2nd and 3rd level support for assigned IT systems
• Analyze and resolve incidents and vulnerabilities
• Implement changes and releases in the designated areas
• Maintain system documentation, including updates to the asset database
• Provide technical support for production operations
• Execute health checks and remediate identified deficiencies
• Develop scripts and batch jobs for process automation

Technology Focus Areas:

• Experience with virtualization technologies, particularly VMware
• Familiarity with RHEL on public cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, Google BMS)
• Competency in scripting and automation tools (Python, Git, CI/CD, Ansible, SALT, Puppet)
• Experience with middleware, system monitoring, security tools (e.g., MS Defender for Linux)
• Basic administration of OpenShift environments
• Experience with server migration and infrastructure transformation projects
• Programming experience with vendor APIs (Red Hat Satellite, Azure, GCP, VMware)

Education & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience in application infrastructure and system operations
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure and operational architecture
• Proficient in IT security principles and technologies
• Solid knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) processes
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Self-motivated with a proactive and collaborative work style
• Degree from a university or university of applied sciences in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldor equivalent professional experience
• 25 years of relevant experience in IT operations with demonstrated ownership of systems or complex processes