Network Engineering/Field Operations Specialist

Bullish Aim; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Malaysia is seeking a Network Engineering/Field Operations Specialist to oversee post-fibre network deployment and ensure uptime. Responsibilities include managing on-site infrastructure, proactive monitoring, troubleshooting outages, and preventive maintenance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in network operations. Travel may be required for assignments. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Network Operations Center (NOC) or field-based network support.
• Strong experience with fibre optic network infrastructure and last-mile connectivity.
• Willingness to travel for assignments as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site network infrastructure after initial deployment.
• Monitor network performance to prevent outages or degradation.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in the field.
• Develop routine inspection and testing schedules for maintenance.
• Manage inventory and logistics of critical spare parts.
• Maintain accurate records of all network configurations and maintenance.

Skills

Network performance monitoring

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Job description

Network Engineering/Field Operations Specialist

To manage post-fibre network deployment, ensuring network uptime, and managing preventive/corrective maintenance and spare parts inventory.

Job Responsibilities

Field Maintenance & Operations: Oversee all on-site network infrastructure (e.g., fiber optic cables, termination points, active equipment in cabinets/huts) after initial deployment.

Uptime Assurance & Monitoring: Proactively monitor network performance, traffic, and physical integrity to detect and prevent outages or degradation of service quality.

Troubleshooting & Resolution (Corrective Maintenance): Serve as the highest escalation point for network outages and incidents, diagnosing and resolving complex issues in the field to restore service rapidly (Mean Time to Repair/Restore).

Preventive Maintenance (PM): Develop and execute a schedule for routine inspections, testing, and component upgrades to maximize the lifespan and reliability of the fibre network.

Spares Management: Manage the inventory, logistics, and deployment of critical spare parts for network hardware to minimize downtime during equipment failure.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all network configurations, maintenance activities, and a geographical database of all physical assets.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

Experience: 3–5 years of experience in Network Operations Center (NOC) or field-based network support, specifically with fibre optic network infrastructure and last-mile connectivity.

Willing to travel for assignments as required.