Senior Cloud Engineer

Johnson Matthey; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join a world leader in sustainable metals. You will administer Azure environments, implement IaC, and contribute to cloud governance and security.

This 1-year renewable contract requires residency in Malaysia with work rights; no visa sponsorship. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support hybrid cloud initiatives, and participate in on-call rotations to keep critical systems available.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on Azure administration and cloud operations.
• Experience provisioning resources, IAM, and networking basics.
• Terraform and/or Bicep for automating deployments.
• Familiarity with Azure governance controls (Policy, PIM, Entra ID).
• Scripting skills with PowerShell or Azure CLI.
• Willingness to work APAC/EMEA shifts.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft Azure environments, including subscriptions, resource groups, VNets, storage, and compute resources.
• Develop IaC templates using Terraform and Bicep to automate provisioning.
• Support cloud architecture and landing zone setup.
• Manage patch compliance with Azure Update Manager; governance with Azure Policy and PIM.
• Monitor resource health, troubleshoot incidents, participate in on-call rotations.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams; maintain documentation; support hybrid cloud and migrations.

Skills

Azure administration

IaC with Terraform/Bicep

Azure governance & security

Scripting PowerShell/Azure CLI

On-call production support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Computer Science

Tools

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Azure DevOps

Job description

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

Please note that this is a 1-year renewable contract position and candidates must currently be based in Malaysia with valid work rights as work visa sponsorship will not be provided.

The role:

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will help drive our goals by:

• Administer and support Microsoft Azure environments, including subscriptions, resource groups, virtual networks, storage, and compute resources, ensuring availability, performance, and cost efficiency.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform and Bicep to automate provisioning, configuration, and consistent deployment of Azure resources.

• Support cloud architecture and design activities, contributing to landing zone setup, resource governance, and alignment with the Azure Well-Architected Framework.

• Manage patch compliance across Azure workloads using Azure Update Manager and support access and policy governance through Azure Policy and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).

• Monitor cloud resource health and performance, troubleshoot incidents, and participate in on-call rotations for critical cloud incident response.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with infrastructure, network, and security teams, maintain accurate documentation, and support hybrid cloud and migration initiatives.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role** :**

• Able to commit to a one-year contract (renewable)

• Comfortable to work in an APAC & EMEA shift model

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure administration and cloud operations, including resource provisioning, identity/access management, and networking basics (VNets, NSGs)

• Practical, working experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform and/or Bicep, for automating Azure deployments (deep architect-level IaC expertise is not required)

• Working knowledge of Azure governance and security controls, including Azure Policy, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Microsoft Entra ID (RBAC, Conditional Access)

• Familiarity with Azure Update Manager or equivalent tools for patch and compliance management across cloud workloads

• Intermediate scripting ability (PowerShell and/or Azure CLI) to support automation and day-to-day operational tasks

• Exposure to cloud architecture concepts and a willingness to develop further design and solutioning skills under mentorship.

• Clear verbal and written communication

• Comfortable working in high-availability, 24/7 production environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent certification.

• Exposure to Microsoft AI Foundry or Azure AI/ML services (advantageous, not mandatory).

• Familiarity with hybrid cloud technologies such as Azure Local or Azure Arc, and their integration with on-premises infrastructure.

• Experience with Azure monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).

• Understanding of ITIL-aligned change, incident, and problem management processes.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

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