Senior Cloud & System Engineer

Merimen; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia seeks a Senior Cloud & System Engineer to manage enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance in both on-premise and cloud environments. This role involves client engagement, infrastructure administration, and security compliance, with opportunities for career advancement in a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Smart Casual dress code

Insurance for employees and family

Optical and dental reimbursement

15 days annual leave

Fair work-life balance

Fun workplace and colleagues

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in cloud infrastructure or systems engineering.
• Experience in cloud platforms and technical documentation is essential.
• Certifications from major CSPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise IT infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Monitor server and storage infrastructure for performance and availability.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain cloud solutions.

Skills

System Administration

SQL Database Scripting

Network Infrastructure

Scripting Languages

Cloud Solutions

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Azure

AWS

GCP

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

What Applies To You

The Senior Cloud & System Engineer is responsible for managing and supporting enterprise IT infrastructure across both on-premise and cloud environments. This includes overseeing data centers, network systems, backup and recovery solutions, security protocols, and systems optimization to ensure high availability and performance for business operations.

What You Will Do

Infrastructure & Systems Administration

• Administer, support, and manage Data Center, Backup/Restore processes, Hardware, Operating Systems, Endpoint Security, Networks, and Office Automation.
• Design and implement server architectures using both physical and cloud-based infrastructures.
• Perform system administration tasks in a Windows Active Directory environment, including user access policies and system configuration.

Monitoring and Support

• Monitor and maintain server and storage infrastructure to ensure high performance and availability.
• Regularly test backup and recovery plans to verify system reliability.
• Provide technical support for network and system incidents, including after-hours support if needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents; identify root causes, document issues, and implement preventive measures.

Cloud Solutions & Security

• Collaborate with development teams to evaluate and deploy optimal cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain cloud solutions aligned with security policies and industry best practices.
• Identify and resolve cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
• Educate teams on new cloud initiatives and provide related training as needed.

Operations & Documentation

• Prepare accurate technical documentation to support implementation, operations, and compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory and asset configuration documentation.
• Participate in system integration and user acceptance testing.
• Enforce information security and compliance policies across all systems.

Client Engagement

• Provide cloud-related support to clients and offer recommendations based on specific needs.

What You Will Need

Academic Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related IT discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure or systems engineering.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in system administration (Windows Server or Linux) and SQL database scripting.
• Hands-on knowledge of network infrastructure: IP routing, switches, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, and Radius servers.
• Familiar with Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experienced in preparing technical documentation.
• Experience with backup/recovery, CI/CD systems, or DevOps practices is a plus.
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Skills in scripting languages (like Python, Bash, PowerShell) and IaC tools (such as Terraform or CloudFormation) will be a major advantage

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Able to work independently and handle pressure effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Client-facing experience and stakeholder management skills are advantageous.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Any certification from a major CSP (Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Service, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Any industry-recognized networking certification for on-premises infrastructure (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+, etc.).

What We Promise

• Hybrid-mode work arrangement (Willing to work in Serdang)
• Smart Casual dress code practice
• Insurance for yourself/spouse & family (income protection/health/life).
• Optical and dental reimbursement.
• 15 days annual leaves.
• Fair work life balance – 9am to 6pm.
• Fun & cozy workplace & colleagues.
• Career advancement opportunities