Senior Network Engineer

YTL Digital Bank Berhad (Registration No. 202201037182 (1482879-P); Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryt Bank is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, operation, security, and continuous improvement of the bank’s enterprise network infrastructure. This role covers corporate offices, data centres, and selected cloud components in AWS and Alibaba Cloud.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls, VPNs, WiFi, switching, and strong server/database administration to ensure secure, high-availability banking-grade systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise network engineering or infrastructure roles.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, switches, routing, and WiFi.
• Experience with AWS and Alibaba Cloud networking and hybrid connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Lead network troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and incident resolution.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalable network environments.
• Collaborate with security teams to meet regulatory and audit requirements.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Network security

VPN technologies

WAN/LAN design

WiFi design & admin

Switching & routing

Cloud networking (AWS & Alibaba)

Server & database administration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Networking

Tools

Firewall appliances

VPN gateways

Network management tools

Job description

Role Summary Ryt Bank is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, operation, security, and continuous improvement of the bank’s enterprise network infrastructure. This role is responsible for end-to-end network management across corporate offices, data centre environments, and selected components within AWS and Alibaba Cloud. The ideal candidate will have deep hands‑on expertise in enterprise networking, firewalls, VPNs, WiFi, and switching, with strong working knowledge of server and database administration to ensure secure, resilient, and high‑performance systems that meet banking‑grade availability and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Network Management

• Design, implement, operate, and maintain the bank’s enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and VPN networks
• Administer and optimise enterprise‑grade network switches, routing, and segmentation
• Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and fault tolerance across all network environments
• Lead network troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and incident resolution

Network Security, Firewalls & VPN

• Manage and administer enterprise firewalls, security policies, and network access controls
• Design, deploy, and maintain site‑to‑site and remote‑access VPNs
• Work closely with security teams to ensure compliance with internal security standards, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations
• Implement network hardening, segmentation, and monitoring best practices

WiFi & Office Network Infrastructure

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise WiFi solutions for office environments
• Ensure secure authentication, coverage optimisation, and performance tuning
• Support office expansions, relocations, and upgrades from a network perspective

Cloud Networking (AWS & Alibaba Cloud)

• Manage and support hybrid network connectivity between on‑premise environments and cloud platforms
• Administer selected networking components within AWS and Alibaba Cloud, including VPC/VPC‑like constructs, routing, security groups, and connectivity services
• Support cloud‑based workloads with secure, resilient network designs

Server & Database Administration

• Provide administration and operational support for servers and databases (on‑premiseand/or cloud)
• Perform system maintenance, patching, performance monitoring, and capacity planning
• Support backup, recovery, and high‑availability configurations
• Work closely with application and platform teams to ensure infrastructure reliability

Operations, Documentation & Governance

• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and technical documentation
• Participate in change management, release planning, and maintenance windows
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory assessments
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership when required

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Experience

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or infrastructure roles
• Strong hands‑on experience with: Enterprise firewalls and security appliances, VPN technologies (site‑to‑site and remote access), Enterprise network switches and routing, Enterprise WiFi design and administration
• Practical experience supporting AWS and Alibaba Cloud networking
• Experience with server and database administration, including maintenance and operational support
• Strong troubleshooting skills across network, system, and connectivity layers

Technical Knowledge

• TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, network segmentation
• Network security principles and best practices
• High‑availability and resilient infrastructure design
• Monitoring, logging, and performance optimisation

Qualifications & Certifications (Preferred)

• Relevant certifications such as: CCNP / CCIE or equivalent, Firewall or security certifications, AWS or Alibaba Cloud certifications

Personal Attributes

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability
• Able to operate independently in a senior, hands‑on role
• Clear communicator with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a regulated, security‑sensitive environment
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation discipline

Hey Malaysia, we’re Ryt Bank—your first AI‑powered digital bank! Formed by the consortium of YTL Digital Capital Sdn Bhd and Sea Limited, two of Southeast Asia’s leading innovators, we’re here to reshape banking in Malaysia. At Ryt Bank, we believe in empowering you with fast, easy, and secure financial solutions that are as inclusive as they are innovative. It’s not just about banking—it’s about your right to better banking. Operating under YTL Digital Bank Berhad [Reg. No. 202201037182 (1482879-P)], we are fully licensed by Bank Negara Malaysia and Ministry of Finance. Excited? The Ryt Bank app is launching soon. Get ready for a new era of banking—one that’s done right!