Server & Cloud Specialist, Ikano Retail

IKEA; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company located in Malaysia seeks a Server & Cloud Specialist who will design, develop, and support enterprise-grade cloud and infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Business IT or Computer Science, relevant cloud certifications, and hands-on experience with complex cloud infrastructure technologies. Responsibilities include architecting cloud solutions, ensuring compliance with security standards, and managing both physical and virtual servers. This role requires excellent communication skills and a passion for IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum a degree in Business IT or Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Certifications on Azure/AWS cloud planning, design, security, and administration.
• Experience in defining and adopting architecture standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement cloud-based solutions aligned with business goals.
• Develop and support IT infrastructure solutions with high availability.
• Ensure timely renewal and compliance of hardware maintenance contracts.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure architecture

Server management

Security best practices

Disaster recovery planning

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Business IT or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

VMware

Azure

Checkpoint/Fortigate Firewall

Office365

Job description

The Server & Cloud Specialist at Ikano Retail is tasked with designing, developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-grade cloud and infrastructure solutions. This role involves collaborating with internal teams, super users, and external vendors to ensure the scalability, stability, security, and cost-effectiveness of IT systems and processes. Key responsibilities include:

Cloud & Infrastructure Strategy

Architect and implement cloud-based solutions aligned with business goals, ensuring consistency and cost-efficiency. Collaborate across teams to drive a standardized, modernized cloud infrastructure roadmap with a unified operating model.

Solution Delivery & Support

Develop and support IT infrastructure solutions with high availability, scalability, and performance as well as act as a Level 3/4 subject matter expert for server and cloud-related issues.

Infrastructure Protection (hybrid)

Maintain IT security architecture standards, monitor risks, and implement security measures to ensure adherence to security control requirements, manage change processes, and enforce policies to mitigate cyber threats. Define and enforce server/cloud standards and processes aligned with best practices.

Operational Excellence

Ensure timely renewal and compliance of hardware maintenance contracts and licenses. Implement and regularly test disaster recovery plans for business continuity. Recommend tech enhancements to streamline operations and reduce costs. Manage physical and virtual servers for optimal performance.

Your profile

Minimum a degree in Business IT or Computer Science or Information Systems or other IT professional disciplines.

Certifications on Azure/AWS Cloud planning, design, security and administration.

Good knowledge and experience as cloud infra architect/specialist role in leading IT initiatives and support of complex cloud infrastructure technologies in various enterprise environments and experience in defining and adopting architecture standards and practices (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS cloud models).

IT System implementation, migration and administration experience on Microsoft Windows Server, Checkpoint/Fortigate Firewall management, Hypervisor system (VMWARE).

Good familiarity and working knowledge of hybrid infrastructure technologies such as Office365/Entra, Windows Active Directory, SCCM, VMWARE, Azure/EMC Storage/Backup.

Additional information

Passionate about IT infrastructure, subject matter expert on audit, public/private cloud infrastructure, security, planning, design, implementation & support. Excellent presentation skills, effective communicator and decision maker.

Please submit your application by 5th Jan 2026