Senior Engineer

Job Purpose

• The Server, Storage, and Data Center Team Leader is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s server infrastructure, storage systems, and data center operations.This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of core infrastructure components while leading a technical team in daily operations, incident management, and strategic infrastructure planning. The Team Leader provides leadership, direction, and development opportunities to engineers, technicians, and support staff, including task assignment, mentoring, and performance oversight to ensure operational excellence and alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers responsible for servers, storage, and data center operations.
• Assign daily tasks, set priorities, monitor performance, and provide training for skill development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

2. Server Infrastructure Management

• Oversee and manage the OpenNebula virtualization platform, including provisioning, VM lifecycle, and host clusters.
• Ensure proper server performance, scalability, and security across physical and virtual environments.
• Step in to maintain MI-cloud servers in the absence of the server engineer, ensuring uninterrupted service.

3. CEPH & Storage Operations

• Oversee CEPH storage systems, ensuring optimal performance and proactively addressing issues.
• Install, configure, and deploy storage systems, including SAN (Storage Area Network), NAS (Network Attached Storage), and DAS (Direct Attached Storage).
• Implement and integrate storage management software and tools, ensuring compatibility with other enterprise systems.
• Continuously monitor storage systems for performance, availability, and reliability.
• Perform regular maintenance such as firmware updates, patch management, and system health checks.
• Tune storage parameters and configurations based on workload and application requirements.
• Maintain robust data backup and recovery processes to protect against data loss and ensure business continuity.
• Provide end-user and project support for storage-related queries, troubleshooting complex issues as needed.
• Participate in storage design, implementation, and enhancement projects, contributing technical expertise to infrastructure roadmaps.

4. Data Center Oversight

• Supervise day-to-day data center operations, including power, cooling, space allocation, and equipment management.
• Ensure proper environmental controls and adherence to safety and operational best practices.

5. Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure storage and server infrastructure comply with security and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, PDPA).
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on vulnerability management and secure configurations.

6. Additional Responsibilities

• Willingness to undertake any other duties as directed by the supervisor or management to support IT operations

Qualification

• Possess Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems and any other related academic background.

Professional Qualification

• Certifications in CEPH, OpenNebula, ITIL, RHCSA, or storage systems are advantageous.

Work Experience

• Storage Management: In-depth knowledge of enterprise storage technologies, including CEPH, SAN, NAS, and experience configuring, managing, and optimizing storage solutions.
• Server Administration: Proven expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining physical and virtual servers, particularly within OpenNebula environments.
• Virtualization Technologies: Strong experience with hypervisors such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or KVM, including VM provisioning, lifecycle management, and performance tuning.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid-cloud deployments, including infrastructure scaling and workload migration.
• Networking: Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols) and hands-on experience configuring network interfaces, switches, and firewalls.
• Scripting & Automation: Skilled in scripting with PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation of routine tasks, system provisioning, and configuration management.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Experience using tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus to monitor infrastructure health and troubleshoot server, storage, or network issues effectively.
• Security Best Practices: Knowledge of IT security principles, including access controls, encryption, patching, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, PDPA, GDPR).
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Hands-on experience with enterprise backup solutions and disaster recovery planning to maintain data integrity and business continuity.
• Documentation: Ability to create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system diagrams, configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with storage technologies: CEPH, SAN, NAS, DAS.
• Proficiency in disk management, especially LVM (Logical Volume Manager).
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Knowledge of storage protocols: iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NFS, SMB.
• Knowledge of virtualization platforms: OpenNebula (core skill), KVM.
• Experience with storage management software and tools.
• Understanding of backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with data security practices and compliance standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage incidents under pressure.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, customer-focused approach.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to unleash your potential and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation at MIMOS, apply now! Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you’re the perfect fit for the position to recruit@mimos.my and put the position applied for in the subject line.

Join us at MIMOS and be part of a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Your opportunity to shape the future starts here!

About MIMOS

MIMOS is Malaysia’s leading applied research and development center, dedicated to driving innovation and technology adoption across various industries. With a focus on cutting-edge research, collaborative partnerships, and impactful solutions, we are committed to shaping a brighter future for Malaysia and beyond.

At MIMOS, we engineer Malaysia’s future. As the National Applied R&D Centre, we bridge the gap between innovation and impact, fuelling Malaysia’s digital revolution. From microchips to smart nations, MIMOS shapes the technologies that transform. MIMOS champions cutting-edge R&D that generates technology solutions in semiconductor, microelectronic and ICT. We fuel socio-economic growth, national competitiveness, and job

creation by developing innovative technology platforms, products and solutions for the government and industry. Our R&D activities currently focus on semiconductors and thin film research, advanced electronics and embedded systems, and ICT technologies for manufacturing and smart nation. MIMOS manages world-class national technology facilities equipped with state-of-the-art machinery providing technical expertise and consultancy services to the industry. Malaysian industry players enhance their industry knowledge and expertise by leveraging MIMOS’ domain experts, a strong network of local and international strategic collaborators and global market insights. There’s never been a more thrilling time to join MIMOS as we push the boundaries of our expertise and capabilities as a leading technology provider in this country. We envision the key role technology plays in continued economic development and social progress.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with talented colleagues.
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and resources.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Make a meaningful impact on society through groundbreaking projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.