Senior Network Engineer | Softenger | KL, Malaysia

Softenger; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Softenger in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Network Engineer on a renewable contract for Malaysian nationals and locally available candidates. You will architect, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise networks, firewalls, and IPSec VPNs with a focus on security and high availability.

The role requires 3–6 years of hands-on networking experience, expertise with Cisco, Fortinet and Palo Alto devices, and collaboration with IT teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 3–6 years of hands-on network engineering experience.
• Experience with enterprise routing, switching, and security appliances.
• Legal Malaysian work authorization and KL availability.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Deploy and secure next-gen firewalls and VPNs.
• Configure VLANs, NAT, and secure tunnels.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot network issues.
• Document topology, IP inventories, and incidents.
• Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Networking

Routing protocols

Enterprise switching

Firewalls

VPN

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / IT

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Palo Alto Networks

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced network infrastructure, secure routing and switching, and high-availability enterprise communications in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Softenger is actively seeking an accomplished Senior Network Engineer for a renewable contract engagement tailored for Malaysian nationals and locally available candidates. In this vital technical infrastructure role, you will architect, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot robust enterprise networks, next-generation firewalls, and complex IPSec VPN architectures. Bringing 3 to 6 years of progressive professional experience in networking and telecommunications, you will empower our client’s digital ecosystem to achieve uncompromised connectivity, system resilience, and data security. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and professional growth within a premier global IT services and technology consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Senior Network Engineer supporting Softenger in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of network infrastructure deployment, firewall management, and performance monitoring. Your day-to-day responsibilities include configuring enterprise routing and switching protocols, administering Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto security appliances, managing VLANs, NAT, and secure tunnels, and collaborating directly with multidisciplinary IT engineering squads. You will operate in a collaborative enterprise technology environment while partnering closely with international stakeholders and talent acquisition specialists like Nur Aisyah Halimy.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, configure, and maintain complex enterprise network infrastructure, routing protocols, and switching fabrics.
• Deploy, administer, and secure next-generation firewalls, VLAN configurations, Network Address Translation (NAT), and IPSec VPN tunnels.
• Execute rigorous network troubleshooting, performance monitoring, traffic analysis, and configuration hardening across active data links.
• Ensure high availability, redundancy, and fault tolerance across mission-critical enterprise network architectures and data center links.
• Administer enterprise networking equipment from industry-leading vendors including Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Implement network automation scripts, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and cloud networking integrations where applicable.
• Collaborate closely with system administrators, cybersecurity teams, and project managers during infrastructure upgrade cycles.
• Maintain meticulous network documentation, topology diagrams, IP address inventories, and incident resolution logs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 to 6 years of progressive professional hands-on experience in network engineering, infrastructure administration, or IT support.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in core networking, routing protocols, and enterprise switching architectures.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in firewalls, VLANs, NAT, and secure IPSec VPN deployments.
• Deep practical experience in network troubleshooting, performance monitoring tools, and configuration management.
• Solid practical grasp of multi-vendor security appliances including Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto technologies.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, technical documentation skills, and professional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization (Malaysian nationality or local residency) and physical availability for professional operations in KL, Malaysia.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Recognized professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• Hands-on familiarity with network automation scripting (Python) and infrastructure-as-code tooling (Terraform).
• Practical experience deploying and managing cloud networking environments across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.
• Experience utilizing enterprise IT service management (ITSM) ticketing platforms (ServiceNow, Jira) for incident management.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier telecommunications operators, managed service providers, or enterprise IT centers.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Softenger Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Nur Aisyah Halimy (Talent Acquisition Specialist - IT, Banking & Oil & Gas)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]
• Company Website: https://www.softenger.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Renewable Contract Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent KL Senior Network Engineer Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Renewable Contract Engagement (KL, Malaysia / Local Candidates Only)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Senior Network Engineer position through Softenger, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Cisco/Fortinet/Palo Alto firewall portfolio, CCNA/CCNP certifications, routing/switching depth, and confirmed local working eligibility in Malaysia.