Network Specialist

DHI; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

DHI in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations. You will ensure reliability, performance, and security of LAN/WAN/WLAN and VPN environments while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in CS/IT or equivalent, 5+ years’ experience, and CCNA/CCNP desirability, with strong English and cross-cultural communication. Travel about 20 days/year is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network administration or engineering.
• CCNA/CCNP certification preferred; strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN networks.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uptime.
• Implement and manage network security measures (firewalls, IDS/IPS, access controls).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Perform regular network assessments and capacity planning.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
• Provide guidance to junior network staff and IT colleagues.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

Network troubleshooting

English communication

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

CCNA or CCNP certification

Tools

Fortinet firewalls

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Nexus

SolarWinds

Nagios

Wireshark

Azure/AWS/GCP cloud networking

Job description

Continued career development.

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.

Purpose of role

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.

Key Responsibilities 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
• The role includes travelling, estimated 20 travelling days per year.