Network Manager

First Point Group; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data center company is seeking an IT Network Manager for their Johore location. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting network systems including LAN, WAN, and SAN. Key duties involve configuring routers and firewalls, ensuring network security, and collaborating with IT and vendors. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on network upgrades and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Equivalent experience in IT or Network Engineering is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, SAN.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls.
• Design and implement network upgrades and high-availability architecture.
• Ensure network security and manage firewalls.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to incidents.
• Provide support and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain network documentation and performance reports.
• Collaborate with IT and vendors for support.
• Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Network Engineering, or related field

Job description

Our client, a global data center company is looking for an IT Network Manager to join their team. The role is based in Johore.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, SAN and structured cabling Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP).
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers and network monitoring tools.
• Design and implement network upgrades, expansions and high-availability architecture (e.g. spine-leaf).
• Ensure network security by managing firewalls, IDS/IPS and enforcing security policies.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to security incidents.
• Provide support, perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, performance reports and inventory.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, vendors and service providers for support and project execution.
• Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).