Network Specialist

DHI Group (India); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Professional development

Global collaboration

Job summary

DHI Group (India) in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Network Specialist to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise network across locations. You will report to the VP of Core IT & Applications in Denmark and contribute to a strategy to simplify, secure, automate, and optimize our infrastructure.

The role demands hands-on networking expertise, security focus, and collaboration with global teams. You will work with LAN/WAN/VPN, monitor performance, document configurations, and mentor junior staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network administration or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls, Cisco Meraki, Cisco Nexus.
• Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark).
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent is highly desirable
• Excellent speaking and written English is a must
• Understanding and respect for different cultures is a must

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN networks.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects and ensure network requirements are met.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Perform regular network assessments and capacity planning.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance network efficiency and security.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior network staff and other IT team members

Skills

Networking protocols

Fortinet firewalls

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Nexus

Cloud networking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

Wireshark

Job description

Network Specialist

Be a part of Core IT & Applications that consist of colleagues all over the world. You will be reporting to Vice President, Core IT & Applications who is in Denmark together with the majority of the infrastructure team. The team’s strategy is to simplify, secure, automate and optimize what we do and how we do it.

Purposeofrole

Responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting our enterprise network infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our network systems across multiple locations.

Keyresponsibilities and challenges

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN networks.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects and ensure network requirements are met.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Perform regular network assessments and capacity planning.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance network efficiency and security.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior network staff and other IT team members.

Qualifications and personal skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network administration or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with Fortinet firewalls, Cisco Meraki, Cisco Nexus.
• Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark).
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent is highly desirable
• Excellent speaking and written English is a must
• Understanding and respect for different cultures is a must

We offer

To work at DHI means being part of an organization that is the global leader in solving the world’s toughest challenges in water environment.

We will offer you:

• A job where the keyword is optimization.
• Professional and personal development.
• We ensure that they have the freedom to innovate and grow.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• A unique chance to work with highly professional and motivated colleagues from all around the world.
• Continued career development.

Office location

• Malysia, Kuala Lumpur
• Theroleincludes travelling,estimated20 travellingdaysperyear.

Deadline: 01/12/2026, 15:59

Position type: Full time

City: Kuala Lumpur

Country: Malaysia

Job type: Software development and IT

DHI are the first people you should call when you have a tough challenge to solve in a water environment – be it a river, a reservoir, an ocean, a coastline, within a city or a factory.

Our knowledge of water environments is second-to-none. It represents 50 years of dedicated research and real‑life experience from more than 140 countries. We strive to make this knowledge globally accessible to clients and partners by channelling it through our local teams and unique software.

Our world is water. So whether you need to save water, share it fairly, improve its quality, quantify its impact or manage its flow, we can help. Our knowledge, combined with our team's expertise and the power of our technology, holds the key to unlocking the right solution.

For more information please visit www.dhigroup.com