Senior System Engineer

CMGI Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Malaysia is seeking a Senior System Engineer to join their team. The role involves setting up and maintaining containerized applications, developing automation scripts, and optimizing system performance in cloud environments. Candidates should possess a degree related to IT and at least 4 years of experience in system administration, along with strong problem-solving skills. The company offers a competitive compensation package and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Competitive compensation package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in system administration or similar field.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containers, and micro-services.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and operate containerized applications and database clusters.
• Develop automation scripts for deployment and operational tasks.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.

Skills

Linux system administration

Problem-solving

Kubernetes

Cloud-native computing

Networking

Virtualization

Education

Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Do you thrive in solving complex problems and driving automation? Join our team as a Senior System Engineer and play a key role in shaping and supporting our mission-critical systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set up, maintain, and operate containerized applications and database clusters in cloud and virtualized environments.
• Develop automation scripts (Python) and workflows for application deployment, system provisioning, and routine operational tasks.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for infrastructure, system configurations, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with the integration team to ensure seamless solution interoperability across systems.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting tools for proactive issue detection and rapid incident response.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, security policies, and best practices in infrastructure and system management.

What We’re Looking For

• Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong technical skill set in Linux system administration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and identify improvements.
• Solid knowledge of virtualization, cloud-native computing, storage, networking, and security.
• At least 4 years of working experience in system administration or a similar field.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands‑on experience on Kubernetes/container/micro‑services/HCI.
• This position is open for Malaysians only.

Why Join Us?

• A collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation package and career growth opportunities.