Senior Executive, IT Infrastructure & Applications

Senior Executive, IT Infrastructure & Applications; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company is seeking a Senior Executive to oversee IT infrastructure and applications, with responsibilities spanning IT operations, cybersecurity risk management, budgets, and project delivery.

The role focuses on maintaining network, firewall, and server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance, while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• 4–6 years of relevant IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems admin or app support experience.
• Experience in vendor management, budget administration, and IT asset management.
• Proficient in PC troubleshooting, basic networking and server administration.
• Proficient in Mac and Linux/UNIX OS; networking systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and monitor IT infrastructure including networks, firewalls, switches and connectivity services.
• Ensure infrastructure availability, reliability, performance and business continuity.
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and SOC/SIEM support.
• Lead infrastructure enhancement projects, network upgrades and site connectivity improvements.
• Plan and manage IT OPEX/CAPEX budgets and asset lifecycle for infrastructure.
• Ensure incident resolution, documentation and disaster recovery readiness.
• Support governance, compliance, audit activities and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with stakeholders to deliver reliable and secure IT services.

Skills

PC troubleshooting

Networking basics

Server administration

Mac OS

Linux/UNIX

Networking systems

Scripting (Perl/Java/Python)

Excellent communication

Education

Degree/Executive Diploma in IT

Diploma with 4–6 years+ certificates

Job description

Senior Executive, IT Infrastructure & Applications

We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally.

Job Description:

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.

Education / Professional Qualification

Degree/Executive Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline OR Diploma with more than 4-6 years experiences with specialized certificates.

Professional Experience

• 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.