Senior Systems Engineer: Cloud & Security Platform Lead

activpayroll Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

activpayroll Ltd. is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves taking ownership of design and implementation for infrastructure, cloud, and security platforms. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IT Infrastructure, hands-on experience with Microsoft security tools, and strong knowledge of network security practices. You will be expected to lead technical initiatives, monitor issues, and build relationships with partners, ensuring operational excellence and security compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a Senior IT Infrastructure or similar role.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and core security technologies.
• Proven capability in cloud security and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve server and network issues.
• Deploy and manage security tooling and conduct security audits.
• Support platform-related projects and act as a technical escalation.

Skills

Experience in IT Infrastructure

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender and Intune

Network protocols and firewalls understanding

Experience with Nutanix hyperconverged solutions

Cloud security and risk mitigation

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Intune

Nutanix

Microsoft SQL

Job description

activpayroll Ltd. is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves taking ownership of design and implementation for infrastructure, cloud, and security platforms. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IT Infrastructure, hands-on experience with Microsoft security tools, and strong knowledge of network security practices. You will be expected to lead technical initiatives, monitor issues, and build relationships with partners, ensuring operational excellence and security compliance.