Senior, Hybrid Cloud Infra Planner

CelcomDigi; Subang Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Hybrid Cloud Infra Planner in Subang Jaya. The ideal candidate will lead the design and integration of hybrid cloud infrastructures, aligning with business strategies and security policies. Responsibilities include managing lifecycle of cloud services, collaborating on cost optimization efforts, and automating infrastructure deployment with IaC tools. Candidates should have 2-4 years of planning experience and a degree in Computer Science or related field. Competitive salary and hybrid work opportunity are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Infrastructure Planning or similar roles.
• 6-8 years operational experience in hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Define compute, storage, and platform requirements.
• Plan for redundancy and high availability.
• Support infrastructure automation using IaC tools.
• Drive hybrid cloud initiatives and support digital transformation.

Skills

Infrastructure Planning

Cloud Computing Concepts

Scripting Languages

Collaboration

Cloud Cost Optimization

Networking Concepts

Security Best Practices

AI Infrastructure Requirements

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

OpenStack

VMware

Kubernetes

IaC Tools

vRealize Suite

Red Hat CloudForms

Job description

Senior, Hybrid Cloud Infra Planner

City: CelcomDigi Hub, Subang Jaya

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Planner to lead the design, integration, and governance of hybrid and multi‑cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cloud computing, container platforms, virtualization, and public cloud platforms. This role is essential in shaping a scalable, secure, and cost‑optimized hybrid infrastructure that supports CelcomDigi’s ambition to become a leading telco‑tech company.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan hybrid cloud infrastructure across public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), private cloud (OpenStack Platform – OSP), on‑premise virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V) and container platforms (OCP, EKS, AKS).
• Define compute, storage, and platform requirements to support scalable and resilient workloads (what runs where and why).
• Plan for redundancy, disaster recovery, and high availability.
• Align infrastructure designs with business, IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and security policies.
• Plan and manage the lifecycle of cloud services including provisioning, scaling, and decommissioning.
• Support automation of infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) tools.
• Enable AI and data workloads through optimized infrastructure planning.
• Collaborate with Cloud FinOps to support cost optimization and budgeting strategies.
• Provide infrastructure insights for forecasting, chargeback models, and usage analysis.
• Ensure infrastructure planning supports financial governance and accountability.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Support audits and compliance efforts by providing infrastructure‑related evidence.
• Ensure infrastructure designs adhere to regulatory and internal governance policies.
• Work closely with Cloud Architects to ensure infrastructure aligns with solution architecture.
• Collaborate with the CyberSecurity department to ensure infrastructure supports security policies.
• Coordinate with application and operations teams to ensure infrastructure readiness.
• Drive hybrid cloud initiatives that support CelcomDigi’s digital transformation roadmap.
• Identify modernization opportunities to replace legacy systems with cloud‑native solutions.
• Promote a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous improvement through cloud adoption.
• Support change management and capability building related to hybrid cloud transformation.

Requirements

• 2‑4 years of experience in Infrastructure Planning, Architecture or similar roles and 6‑8 years of operational experience implementing hybrid cloud infrastructure across public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), private cloud (OpenStack Platform – OSP), on‑premises virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V) and container platforms (OCP, EKS, AKS). Trust and security are integral to the culture.
• Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), VMware, OpenStack (OSP), Kubernetes for container platforms (OCP, EKS, AKS).
• Experience with hybrid cloud management platforms such as VMware vRealize Suite, Red Hat CloudForms, or similar.
• Proficiency in using IaC tools for automating infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud and hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL framework for IT service management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of AI infrastructure requirements and data platform enablement.
• Experience supporting FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization.
• Experience in large‑scale enterprises or regulated sectors (e.g., telecom, finance).
• Preferred certifications: Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration, OpenStack Certified Administrator, AWS / Azure / GCP Architect certifications, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

CelcomDigi is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting employment practices that are transparent, objective and fair.