Manager Network Engineering

About the Client

Our client is a well-established organisation in Malaysia, responsible for managing large-scale, mission-critical digital infrastructure that supports a wide range of stakeholders nationwide. They are currently undergoing a significant technology transformation and are looking for strategic leaders to modernise their network and cloud environments.

About the Role

The Network Engineering Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining the organisation’s network technology roadmap, architecture design, and automation strategy across LAN, WAN, data centres, and cloud platforms. You will drive adoption of SD-WAN, SASE, zero-trust security, and infrastructure-as-code (Python/Ansible), while managing vendor relationships, budgets, and a team of engineers.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall network strategy and technology roadmap spanning LAN, WAN, data centres, cloud, and telecom systems.
• Lead network architecture design, feasibility studies, cost analysis, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Drive modernisation initiatives including SD-WAN, automation, zero-trust, and SASE adoption.
• Guide short- and long-term technology roadmaps, embedding industry best practices.
• Conduct compliance gap assessments and implement remediation plans.
• Oversee CAPEX/OPEX budgets, cost optimisation, vendor assessments, and procurement cycles (RFI/RFP/RFQ).
• Lead strategic Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives, defining success criteria and ensuring data-driven adoption decisions.
• Manage, mentor, and grow the network engineering team – setting performance goals, certifications, and career progression paths.
• Partner with IT, security, cloud, and business units to align network capabilities with organisational goals.
• Drive adoption of automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform) and modern monitoring platforms.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and ensure resilient, future-ready solutions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent – recognised by the Malaysian government – with minimum CGPA of 3.00.
• Pass in Bahasa Melayu (including oral) at SPM level or equivalent government-recognised qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in network engineering/architecture across LAN/WAN/DC/cloud environments.
• At least 2–5 years in management or senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record overseeing large-scale, high-availability networks, including global or multi-site operations.
• Broad expertise in routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN) and data centre architectures (spine-leaf).
• Strong understanding of SD-WAN or similar advanced technologies.
• Solid knowledge of network security concepts – firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, zero-trust architecture, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Proficiency in network automation/orchestration tools – Python, Ansible, Terraform – plus modern monitoring platforms (added advantage).
• Proven ability to develop and own network strategy, roadmap, capacity planning, and resilience initiatives.
• Strong budget and vendor management experience – procurement cycles, asset lifecycles, CAPEX/OPEX.
• Excellent stakeholder management across IT, security, cloud, and business units.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Strong problem-solving mindset – incident management, root cause analysis, SLA enforcement, disaster recovery planning.
• Proficiency in performance monitoring, capacity forecasting, and optimisation.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including after-hours support when required.
• Willing to travel
• Professional certifications (Public Clouds, TOGAF, etc.) are an added advantage.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified. 

For more information, you may reach out to Jamie at her email at jamie.tan@peoplelake.asia or WhatsApp her at +6012 238 9953

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