Senior Network & Systems Engineer

Monroe Consulting Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Network & Security Engineer to support hybrid on-prem and AWS cloud environments. The successful candidate will oversee daily infrastructure operations, coordinate with vendors, and ensure uptime during AWS migration. Key responsibilities include incident management, security compliance, and automation of tasks. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in infrastructure or cloud operations. Strong skills in networking and system administration are a must.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on infra or cloud operations experience (mid-level).
• Minimum 5 years hands-on infra or cloud operations experience (Senior).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, routing.

Responsibilities

• Support systems in Singapore Data Center and cloud workloads on AWS.
• Perform daily monitoring for servers, network, and cloud components.
• Act as internal escalation points for Incident Management and external vendors.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPN

Linux administration

Automation

Scripting

Windows Server

Virtualization

Ansible

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Executive recruitment firm Monroe Consulting Group's Technology Division is partnering with a leading HR software company with a strong presence across Southeast Asia. Our distinguished client is currently seeking a highly skilled Network & Security Engineer to support hybrid on-prem and AWS cloud environments. The role includes daily infra operations, coordinating with vendors, ensuring uptime, and supporting AWS migration and post migration operation.

Key Responsibilities

Hybrid Infrastructure Operations

• Support systems in Singapore Data Center and cloud workloads on AWS.
• Perform daily monitoring for servers, network, and cloud components.
• Provide L2 / L3 support for system, network, and server issues across regions
• Support AWS migration tasks and post-migration operations.

Incident Management & Vendor Coordination

• Act as internal escalation points for Incident Management and external vendors.
• Troubleshoot infra issues and coordinate with relevant teams for resolution.
• Prepare RCA reports and perform incident trend analysis.

Security & Compliance

• Assist with ISO27001 tasks including evidence collection, access review, patch compliance.
• Monitor and review logs and security reports for compliance readiness.
• Support vulnerability remediation and DR/failover tests.

Automation & Efficiency

• Automate and maintain routine tasks with appropriate scripting languages / tools.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management, patching, and system provisioning.

Standby & Availability

• Participate in 24×7 standby rotation for critical issues.
• Support maintenance windows and emergency changes.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on infra or cloud operations experience (mid-level)
• Minimum 5 years hands-on infra or cloud operations experience (Senior)
• Exposure to datacenter or cloud environments preferred.Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, routing.
• Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policies.
• Linux administration experience.
• Virtualization experience (VMware/Hyper‑V).
• Automation and Scripting knowledge.
• Understanding of AWS services and Monitoring.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with external vendors.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong ownership mindset.

Additional Advantages

• AWS certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in multi-country operational support.
• Familiarity with ISO27001 audits.