Key Responsibilities of this job:
1. Cloud Infrastructure Design & Architecture:
- Design secure, scalable, and highly available Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) architectures tailored to enterprise client requirements.
- Develop detailed infrastructure blueprints, network topologies (VPCs, subnets, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers), and security models.
- Select optimal cloud services (IaaS, PaaS) based on workload characteristics (compute, storage, database, networking).
- Integrate cloud solutions with existing on-premises infrastructure (hybrid cloud designs).
2. Cloud Deployment, Integration & Automation:
- Lead the hands-on deployment and configuration of cloud infrastructure components using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM Templates).
- Implement and manage OpenStack private cloud environments (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, Horizon).
- Deploy, configure, and optimize VMware ESXi hypervisors, vCenter Server, and vSAN within cloud or hybrid environments or FusionSphere cloud OS.
- Automate provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks to ensure consistency and efficiency.
3. Enterprise Workload Migration:
- Plan and execute complex lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-factoring migrations of enterprise workloads (physical & virtual servers, applications) from on-premises environments to target VPCs (e.g., AWS VPC, Azure VNet, GCP VPC, OpenStack Neutron networks).
- Utilize migration tools (e.g., VMware HCX, Azure Migrate, AWS MGN, OpenStack Kolla/Karbor) effectively.
- Minimize downtime and ensure data integrity during migration events.
- Perform thorough pre-migration assessments and post-migration validation.
4. Database Platform Management:
- Migrate, deploy, configure, manage, and optimize common enterprise database platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) within cloud environments (VM-based, Managed DBaaS).
- Implement high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), backup, and performance tuning strategies for cloud databases.
- Ensure database security and compliance.
5. Managed Infrastructure & Operations:
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana, ELK Stack, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stack driver, PRTG) for proactive infrastructure management.
- Establish operational procedures for patch management, security hardening, capacity planning, and cost optimization within managed cloud environments.
- Provide Tier 3/4 support escalation for complex cloud infrastructure issues.
6. Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity:
- Design, implement, and manage robust cloud-based backup strategies using enterprise tools (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, cloud-native solutions like AWS Backup, Azure Backup).
- Architect, deploy, and test comprehensive Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) solutions for cloud and hybrid environments.
- Provide consultancy for Disaster Recovery Planning.
- Provide expert consultancy to clients on DR strategy, RPO/RTO definition, and solution selection.
- Lead DR drills and ensure recovery plans are effective and documented.
7. Security & Compliance:
- Implement cloud security best practices (identity & access management, network security groups/firewalls, encryption at rest & in transit, vulnerability management).
- Ensure infrastructure designs and deployments adhere to relevant compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, PDPA, CSA, PCI DSS) as required by clients.
8. Collaboration & Documentation:
- Collaborate closely with project managers, solution architects, application teams, and client stakeholders.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation (design docs, runbooks, as-built configurations, operational procedures).
- Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team.
9. Operations & Life-Cycle Management:
- Establish operational procedures for monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades.
- Conduct performance tuning, fault isolation, and root cause analysis.
- Provide post-deployment support and optimization services.
10. Client Engagement & Delivery:
- Collaborate with solutions team to gather requirements and present technical solutions.
- Lead technical workshops, presentations, and training sessions.
- Act as a trusted advisor for cloud services strategy and transformation initiatives.
11. Key Deliverables:
- Cloud Design Documents (HLD/LLD).
- Implementation Plans and Configuration Templates.
- Test and Validation Reports.
- Operational Runbooks and SOPs.
- Technical Presentations and Client Reports.
12. Associated Deliverables:
- Produce, update, review and approve Trouble-shooting Knowledge Base, Operations & Maintenance technical, Operation Readiness Checklist, UAT checklist, MOP documentations, etc. as compliance to Managed Services industry certifications (ISO 27001/2, etc.).
- Review and approve Technical Support Bulletins and other technical documentation in the Knowledge Base for initial investigation by Tier 1 & 2 Cloud Ops.
- Review and approve of technical documentation part of Operations & Maintenance SOPs for training materials, manuals, troubleshooting guides, etc.
Qualifications:
- Cloud Platforms: Deep, hands-on expertise with *at least two* major public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMWare) *AND/OR* significant experience with *OpenStack* private cloud deployment and management.
- Relevant Cloud Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Professional/DevOps Pro, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, OpenStack COA/CKA/CKAD. VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or higher.
- Database Certifications (e.g., Oracle OCP, Microsoft SQL Server MCSA/MCSE).
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef, SaltStack).
- Deep knowledge of specific industry compliance requirements.
- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud management platforms.
Minimum years of experience required to perform this job:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent demonstrable experience).
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise IT infrastructure, with a minimum of 3+ years focused on public/private cloud platforms.
Required functional competencies:
- Proven experience building and migrating to Virtual Private Cloud (VPC/VNet) environments is essential.
- Virtualization: Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, vMotion, HA, DRS). Experience with other hypervisors (KVM, Hyper-V) is a plus.
- Migration Expertise: Proven track record of successfully planning and executing large-scale migrations of enterprise workloads (servers, applications) from on-premises to cloud environments using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
- Database Platforms: Strong experience administering and optimizing common enterprise databases (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) in both on-premises and cloud contexts. Understanding of managed database services (RDS, Azure SQL DB, Cloud SQL) is required.
- Networking: Strong understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Routing, VPN) and cloud networking (VPCs, Subnets, Security Groups/NSGs/NACLs, Load Balancers, Gateways).
- Backup & Disaster Recovery: Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade backup solutions and Disaster Recovery strategies in the cloud. Experience with major backup tools (Veeam, Commvault, etc.) and cloud-native services.
- Operating Systems: Strong Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Server administration skills.
- Security: Solid understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
Required Skills and abilities:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and client-facing abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Team leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Willingness to travel for project deployments and client engagements.
- Passion for performance and the motivation to go the extra mile.
- Resourceful and the ability to improvise and make things happen.
- Team player with leadership qualities.
- Continuously eager to learn.
- Able to travel to other regions/State for onsite duties.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: RM13,000.00 - RM15,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Professional development
Work Location: In person