Senior Engineer Linux System

Infineon Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Penang is seeking a Linux/Unix Administrator responsible for managing and maintaining Linux/Unix infrastructure. The role includes ensuring high availability, providing technical support, and collaborating with a global team. Candidates must have a degree in Computer Science or related fields and relevant experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply for this dynamic opportunity to enhance their skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in overseeing Enterprise IT Infrastructures, particularly with Linux Servers.
• Proficiency in English and desirable soft skills including teamwork and project management experience.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux/Unix infrastructure across global data centers.
• Ensure resilience and high availability through Enterprise Clusters and load balancers.
• Provide level 2 and level 3 technical support.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Technical troubleshooting

Automation

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Tools

Linux

HPUX

Solaris

Service Guard

Ansible

Rundeck

Foreman

Zabbix

Confluence

Kibana

Job description

Responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux/Unix infrastructure across global data centers while ensuring resilience and high availability. Additionally, accountable for the lifecycle of servers, providing support for deployment and migration projects, technical troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and follow-the-sun support within a global team.

Your Role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux/Unix infrastructure (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Solaris, HPUX) across global data centers
• Ensuring resilience and high availability through Enterprise Clusters (Service Guard) and load balancers
• Accountable for overseeing the entire lifecycle of Linux/Unix servers, including deployment, configuration, tuning, patching & hardening, monitoring, troubleshooting and disposing of servers
• Assisting clients in deployment and migration projects through consultancy and knowledge sharing
• Provide level 2 and level 3 technical support, collaborating with other data centre engineers to address complex technical issues
• Required to strive for continuous improvement in the operating environment while actively seeking opportunities to implement automation
• Collaborate within a global team to provide follow-the-sun support, ensuring a stable environment for critical services
• Work with the following tools: Linux, HPUX, Solaris, Service Guard, Ansible, Rundeck, Foreman, Puppet, Zabbix, Confluence and Kibana
• Participate in on‑call rotation for 24/7 support of Linux/Unix platforms

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, with a preference for candidates holding certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or similar Linux/Unix Administrator certifications
• Relevant experience in overseeing Enterprise IT Infrastructures, particularly with Linux Servers
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in English and desirable soft skills including teamwork, project management experience, presentation/communication abilities, and an independent and structured approach to work
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
• Remark: Willing to travel to other sites

About Infineon

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game‑changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.

Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant´s experience and skills. Learn more about our various contact channels. Please let your recruiter know if they need to pay special attention to something in order to enable your participation in the interview process.