Senior Linux Administrator

Job Title: Senior Linux Administrator

Location: Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work Mode: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Experience Level: 5+ years

Work Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Senior Linux Administrator to manage and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure within a high-availability data centre environment. In this role, you will ensure the stability, security, and performance of Linux systems while supporting DevOps automation and infrastructure operations for a leading telecommunications and digital infrastructure provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Red Hat, CentOS).
• Perform system updates, patch management, and security hardening.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and file systems.
• Implement and manage monitoring tools and respond to system alerts.
• Work with virtualisation technologies to create and manage virtual machines and maintain virtualised environments.
• Diagnose and resolve system and application-level issues, including root cause analysis and preventive improvements.
• Support DevOps automation initiatives and infrastructure operations.

Must-have Requirements

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Linux Engineer or Linux Administrator.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS) and shell scripting.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automation tools such as Ansible or Jenkins.
• Experience with virtualisation technologies such as RHEV Hypervisor or VMware.
• Experience supporting enterprise Linux infrastructure in data centre or production environments.

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Familiarity with automation and infrastructure management practices.
• Exposure to DevOps pipelines and infrastructure-as-code environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or telecommunications infrastructure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation. You will have the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems in a high-availability environment, develop your expertise with the latest technologies, and contribute to the success of a major industry leader.