Sr. System Engineer (Linux & Telecom)

C_087 Transaction Network Services Communications India Private Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive medical insurance

Transportation allowance

Study assistance allowance

Free on-site gym facilities

Monthly wellness activities

Modern, spacious working environment

Job summary

C_087 Transaction Network Services Communications India Private Limited in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Sr. Systems Engineer to deploy, integrate, and support Linux-based telecom platforms across lab, staging, and production.

You will ensure high-availability and performance, collaborating with engineering, operations, and product teams. The role requires 5+ years in system integration/Linux administration/telecom, strong Linux and IP networking skills, and familiarity with monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in system integration, Linux administration, or telecom service engineering
• Strong Linux skills (system administration, troubleshooting, command line tools)
• Strong understanding of IP networking
• Experience troubleshooting across application, system, and network layers
• Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
• Understanding of high availability and distributed system environments

Responsibilities

• Deploy and integrate Linux-based platforms supporting telecommunications services across distributed environments
• Validate end-to-end system functionality across lab, UAT, and production environments
• Analyze system performance, resource utilization, and service behavior
• Perform log analysis and debugging to isolate service and network issues
• Monitor and troubleshoot IP traffic flows, including SIP/RTP signaling paths
• Investigate traffic anomalies, session handling issues, and load distribution behavior
• Assist in capacity planning and performance tuning across network and application layers
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues spanning application, system, and network layers
• Provide escalation support for production-impacting events
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive resolution and prevent problem recurrence

Skills

Linux administration

IP networking

Troubleshooting across layers

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Communication across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Splunk

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!

Overview

As a Sr. Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in deploying, integrating, and supporting telecommunication platforms across lab, staging, and production environments. This role is focused on the management of Linux-based telecommunication services, ensuring reliable delivery and performance of high-availability platforms. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and product teams to implement solutions, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and integrate Linux-based platforms supporting telecommunications services across distributed environments
• Validate end-to-end system functionality across lab, UAT, and production environments
• Analyze system performance, resource utilization, and service behavior
• Perform log analysis and debugging to isolate service and network issues
• Monitor and troubleshoot IP traffic flows, including SIP/RTP signaling paths
• Investigate traffic anomalies, session handling issues, and load distribution behavior
• Assist in capacity planning and performance tuning across network and application layers
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues spanning application, system, and network layers
• Provide escalation support for production-impacting events
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive resolution and prevent problem recurrence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in system integration, Linux administration, or telecom service engineering
• Strong Linux skills (system administration, troubleshooting, command line tools)
• Strong understanding of IP networking
• Experience troubleshooting across application, system, and network layers
• Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
• Understanding of high availability and distributed system environments

Additional Requirements

Strong English speaking and writings kills

Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams

Participation in rotational on-call support required

Scripting experience preferred (Bash, Python)

Experience with cloud systems (AWS, Azure, etc.) preferred

What We Provide:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Transportation allowance
• Study assistance allowance to support professional development
• Free on-site gym facilities
• Monthly wellness activities
• Modern, spacious, and comfortable working environment

Qualifications

If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.