Senior Linux Admin

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Administrator to manage and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure within a high-availability data centre environment in Malaysia. You will install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Red Hat, CentOS), perform patching and security hardening, manage users, permissions, and file systems, and support DevOps automation.

We expect 5+ years in Linux engineering, hands-on with Red Hat/CentOS, shell scripting, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Linux Engineer or Linux Administrator.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS) and shell scripting.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automation tools such as Ansible or Jenkins.
• Experience with virtualisation technologies such as RHEV Hypervisor or VMware.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Red Hat, CentOS).
• Perform system updates, patch management, and security hardening.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and file systems.
• Implement and manage monitoring tools and respond to system alerts.
• Monitor system performance and perform incident troubleshooting.
• Work with virtualisation technologies such as RHEV Hypervisor and VMware.
• Create and manage virtual machines (VMs) and maintain virtualised environments.
• Diagnose and resolve system and application-level issues, including root cause analysis and preventive improvements.
• Support DevOps automation initiatives and infrastructure operations.

Skills

Linux

Shell scripting

DevOps practices

Ansible

Jenkins

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

RHEV Hypervisor

VMware

Nagios

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Work Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd established since 2012, helping regional enterprises drive digital transformation through Agentic AI Services, AI Automation & Integration, Data Engineering, AI Training, and IT Managed Services. We are a lean, high-impact team where engineers work directly on cutting-edge AI products serving enterprise clients across Malaysia and the region.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Administrator to manage and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure within a high-availability data centre environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Red Hat, CentOS).
• Perform system updates, patch management, and security hardening.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and file systems.
• Implement and manage monitoring tools and respond to system alerts.
• Monitor system performance and perform incident troubleshooting.
• Work with virtualisation technologies such as RHEV Hypervisor and VMware.
• Create and manage virtual machines (VMs) and maintain virtualised environments.
• Diagnose and resolve system and application-level issues, including root cause analysis and preventive improvements.
• Support DevOps automation initiatives and infrastructure operations.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Linux Engineer or Linux Administrator.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS) and shell scripting.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automation tools such as Ansible or Jenkins.
• Experience with virtualisation technologies such as RHEV Hypervisor or VMware.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Familiarity with automation and infrastructure management practices.
• Exposure to DevOps pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code environments.
• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise or telecommunications infrastructure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Why Join Us

• Join a dynamic team at the forefront of digital infrastructure, where your expertise will have a direct impact on mission‑critical systems.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and professional growth, supporting a major player in the telecommunications industry.

We are local 100% Malaysian‑owned MSC status company established in 2006 serving ASEAN region. Our core competencies are in IT Managed Services, Dev/Ops, Outsourcing, Analytics development services, and Microsoft Platform development such as SharePoint, Power Platform, Dynamics CRM, and .NET/Mobile Application development. We help our clients to realize their results through digital transformation using our innovative IT services and software solutions.