Senior Engineer - IT

Kobelco Precision Technology; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Penang is seeking a versatile IT professional to manage and optimize its end-to-end IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure stable servers, secure networks, and resilient cloud environments. Responsibilities include overseeing server uptime, implementing security measures, managing data backups, and collaborating with internal teams and vendors. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in IT, along with 3–5 years experience in IT operations, and must possess technical skills such as Windows Server, Active Directory, and LAN/WAN management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in IT infrastructure or operations.
• Experience in managing disaster recovery and server uptime.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Windows servers and virtualized environments to ensure uptime.
• Implement firewall rules and security patches for cybersecurity.
• Manage data backups and lead disaster recovery testing.
• Collaborate with vendors and teams for infrastructure improvements.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

VMware

LAN/WAN

Firewalls

Endpoint protection

Disaster Recovery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Network Engineering

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a versatile IT professional to manage and optimize our end-to-end IT infrastructure. You will be the backbone of our technical operations, ensuring that our servers are stable, our networks are secure, and our cloud environments are resilient. From disaster recovery planning to hands‑on hardware support, this role offers a blend of strategic project work and critical day‑to‑day administration.

Key Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Network Engineering.
• Experience: 3–5 years in IT infrastructure or operations.
• Must‑Have Technical Skills:
  • Systems: Windows Server, Active Directory (GPO), and VMware.
  • Cloud: Administration and backup/replication (Disaster Recovery).
  • Networking: LAN/WAN, VLANs, Firewalls (Fortinet/Cisco/Sophos), and VPNs.
  • Security: Endpoint protection and vulnerability management.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain & Monitor: Oversee Windows servers and virtualized environments to ensure 99.9% uptime.
• Secure: Implement firewall rules and security patches to keep the organization safe from threats.
• Protect: Manage the full lifecycle of data backups and lead disaster recovery testing.
• Collaborate: Act as the technical point of contact for vendors and internal teams for infrastructure improvements.