Systems Administrator II

Astreya; Johor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions is seeking a System Administrator III to provide operational support in managing large-scale systems focused on building management and physical security. This role involves troubleshooting server issues, collaborating across teams on data center projects, and requires expertise in systems administration, including Linux systems and network management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Experience with mass OS deployment and network concepts required.
• Strong communication skills; proficiency in English, Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create data center layouts and plan server rack placements.
• Support data center design and construction with sustainable solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors on hardware issues and manage server lifecycle.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Technical Aptitude

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bash

Python

Ansible

Linux

Job description

System Administrator III

The System Administrator is responsible for providing operational support for a team managing large-scale systems related to building management and physical security. The role requires a solid understanding of systems administration and networking, working primarily through ticket-based workflows.

Scope

• Resolve a wide range of issues creatively
• Work independently with minimal instruction on routine tasks and guidance on new assignments

Roles and Responsibilities

• Create data center layouts and plan server rack placements
• Assist in capacity management and optimize resource utilization for server deployments
• Support cross-team collaboration to ensure adequate space, power, and rack capacity
• Participate in server delivery projects and system installations
• Support data center design and construction with sustainable solutions
• Install and reinstall server operating systems, troubleshoot hardware issues, and perform maintenance
• Manage data related to assets, ticketing, and rack configurations
• Coordinate with vendors and other teams on hardware issues
• Handle on-call duties for business-related problems
• Manage server lifecycle, perform network troubleshooting, and handle asset configurations

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Ability to work under pressure with strong learning aptitude and broad technical interests
• Good communication skills in English; Mandarin preferred
• Understanding of data center functions, facilities, and basic data analytics
• Experience with mass OS deployment (e.g., PXE boot), scripting (Bash, Python), and automation tools (Ansible)
• Proficiency with Linux systems, hardware fault diagnosis, and network concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, IPv6)
• Knowledge of server management interfaces like IPMI and NCSI
• Strong documentation practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Automation and scripting experience

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Prolonged sitting or standing, movement within an office environment
• Use of computers and effective communication
• Occasional repetitive motions