Linux Engineer

Kuala Lumpur, M14, MY, Malaysia

Job Description

About the Role



We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated

Linux Engineer

to design, implement, and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure that supports critical business systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux administration, automation, and performance optimization, with the ability to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient solutions across diverse environments.

This role involves close collaboration with infrastructure, network, and DevOps teams to ensure system reliability, security, and high availability.

Key Responsibilities



Design, deploy, and maintain

Linux servers and infrastructure

across production and development environments. Implement and support

high availability, redundancy, and scalability

for critical systems. Manage

system performance tuning, capacity planning, and health monitoring

. Automate system deployment and maintenance tasks using

Ansible, Terraform, or Bash/Python scripting

. Perform

patching, upgrades, and kernel maintenance

while minimizing downtime. Troubleshoot complex

system, network, and application-level issues

in collaboration with other technical teams. Implement and enforce

security hardening, access control, and compliance standards

. Manage

backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR)

strategies. Integrate Linux systems with

cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

. Maintain detailed

system documentation

, including architecture diagrams and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications



Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Minimum

5+ years of experience

working as a Linux System Administrator or Linux Engineer. Proficiency in

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, Ubuntu

, or similar distributions. Strong knowledge of

shell scripting (Bash, Python, or Perl)

for automation and system management. Experience with

virtualization (VMware, KVM)

and

containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

. Familiarity with

configuration management tools

(Ansible, Puppet, or Chef). Experience with

cloud infrastructure

and hybrid environments (AWS EC2, Azure VM, GCP Compute Engine). Solid understanding of

networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, VPNs, routing, firewalls)

. Hands-on experience with

system monitoring tools

(Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, or similar). Knowledge of

security and compliance standards

(e.g., ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks). Relevant certifications such as

RHCE, RHCSA, or Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)

preferred.

Why Join Us



Work with advanced Linux infrastructure and cloud technologies. Opportunity to contribute to large-scale modernization and automation initiatives. Collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented work environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Ongoing support for professional training and certification.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM10,000.00 - RM15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Maternity leave Opportunities for promotion Professional development
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1243073
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kuala Lumpur, M14, MY, Malaysia
  • Education
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