Linux Engineer

Pride Global; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Linux Engineer with 8+ years in Linux infrastructure, deployment, and security. The role requires hands-on expertise with Linux OS, NixOS, and Routing & Switching.

The position is hybrid – 1–2 days onsite, in Kuala Lumpur, with responsibilities spanning deployment, configuration, and security across Linux, networking, and firewall platforms.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Linux/Network/Security Engineering.
• Routing & Switching – Mandatory.
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Zeek, Suricata, nftables, and Cilium is advantageous.
• Knowledge of security zoning, stateful firewalling, and network segmentation.
• Good troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux OS environments.
• Support NixOS, RHEL, Guix, and Immutable OS platforms.
• Configure and troubleshoot nftables, stateful firewalls, security zoning, and network segmentation.
• Perform Layer 2 Routing & Switching configuration and troubleshooting.
• Support deployment and implementation of network/security solutions.
• Work with firewall technologies such as Cisco, FortiGate, Check Point, and Palo Alto.
• Support security monitoring and network analysis using Zeek and Suricata.
• Work with Cilium for network and security requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex Linux, network, and security issues.
• Maintain technical documentation and support implementation/change activities.

Skills

Linux/Network/Security Engineering

Routing & Switching

Linux administration

Zeek

Suricata

nftables

Cilium

Security zoning

Stateful firewalling

Network segmentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Tools

NixOS

RHEL

Immutable OS

Cisco

FortiGate

Check Point

Palo Alto

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Work Mode: Hybrid – 1–2 days/week onsite

Rate: MYR 14,000/month

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Linux Engineer with 8+ years of experience in Linux infrastructure, deployment, implementation, networking, and security. Strong hands‑on experience with Linux OS, NixOS, and Routing & Switching is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux OS environments.
• Support NixOS, RHEL, Guix, and Immutable OS platforms.
• Configure and troubleshoot nftables, stateful firewalls, security zoning, and network segmentation.
• Perform Layer 2 Routing & Switching configuration and troubleshooting.
• Support deployment and implementation of network/security solutions.
• Work with firewall technologies such as Cisco, FortiGate, Check Point, and Palo Alto.
• Support security monitoring and network analysis using Zeek and Suricata.
• Work with Cilium for network and security requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex Linux, network, and security issues.
• Maintain technical documentation and support implementation/change activities.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in Linux/Network/Security Engineering.
• Routing & Switching – Mandatory.
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Zeek, Suricata, nftables, and Cilium is an advantage.
• Knowledge of security zoning, stateful firewalling, and network segmentation.
• Good troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Experience:

• Linux: 8 years (Preferred)
• routing and switching: 8 years (Preferred)