Senior Executive, IT Infrastructure & Applications

SD Guthrie Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Guthrie Berhad is seeking a Senior Executive, IT Infrastructure & Applications to manage IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and related projects. You will lead budgeting, asset management, and vendor coordination while ensuring reliable services and compliance across sites.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in IT infrastructure, with strong networking and systems administration skills, and excellent communication abilities to collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in IT or related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant IT infrastructure experience.
• Experience in vendor management, budget administration and IT asset management.
• Proficient in PC troubleshooting and basic networking/server administration.
• Proficient in Mac and Linux/UNIX OS.
• Networking systems proficiency; scripting knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication with diverse technical teams.

Responsibilities

• IT infrastructure management, monitoring and support across networks and services.
• Cybersecurity coordination: risk assessments, monitoring and incident response.
• Lead infrastructure projects: upgrades, deployments, and site connectivity.
• Budget planning: OPEX/CAPEX budgeting and cost control.
• Asset lifecycle management and vendor contract oversight.
• IT operations, governance, audits and documentation.
• Stakeholder liaison with business units and IT teams.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Networking

Systems administration

Budget administration

Vendor management

IT asset management

Scripting/Programming

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in IT/CS/Engineering/IS

Job description

Senior Executive, IT Infrastructure & Applications

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting‑edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net‑zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.

Your Mission

IT Infrastructure Management

Manage, maintain and monitor IT infrastructure including networks, firewalls, switches, connectivity services, and supporting systems.

Ensure infrastructure availability, reliability, performance and business continuity.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Coordinate vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities.

Support SOC/SIEM operations, cyber incident response and cybersecurity monitoring.

Implement cybersecurity policies, controls, awareness programs and compliance initiatives.

Infrastructure Projects

Lead and support infrastructure enhancement projects, including network upgrades, firewall refreshes, system implementations and site connectivity improvements.

Manage project execution, technical evaluation, testing and deployment activities.

Budget Planning & Asset Lifecycle Management

Prepare and manage annual IT operating expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets for infrastructure initiatives.

Develop business justifications, technical specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure investments.

Monitor budget utilization and ensure cost‑effective procurement of IT assets, software licenses, subscriptions and support services.

Manage IT asset lifecycle planning, including refresh, replacement, maintenance and disposal.

Coordinate with vendors, service providers and internal stakeholders for infrastructure support, maintenance contracts, and project delivery.

Participate in technical evaluations, quotation reviews, procurement activities and service performance monitoring.

IT Operations & Support

Ensure timely resolution of infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.

Maintain system documentation, configurations, operational procedures and disaster recovery readiness.

Governance, Compliance & Audit

Support IT governance initiatives, policy implementation, audit activities and regulatory compliance requirements.

Maintain infrastructure records, audit evidence and security documentation.

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with business units, Group IT, cybersecurity teams, vendors and external partners to deliver reliable and secure IT services.

Provide technical guidance and recommendations on infrastructure strategy and improvements.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems administration, or application support.

Experience in vendor management, budget administration, and IT asset management.

Proficient in PC troubleshooting, knowledge in basic networking and server administration

Proficient in using Mac, Linux/UNIX OS

Proficient in networking systems

Programming/scripting skills are an added advantage (e.g. Perl, Java, Python)

Excellent communications skills and able to interact with a variety of technical and scientific personnel including scientists and IT engineers.

Why Join Us?

Flexible Benefits Coverage

Learning on Demand

Employee Wellness Programme

Employee Engagement Activities

Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs

Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)

and many more...

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.