Malaysian Communications And Multimedia Commission Hiring! Full Time Senior Specialist, Data Centre Facilities and Network Engineering in Selangor - Ricebowl

Job Summary

Direct the end-to-end delivery and technical governance of the sovereign network infrastructure programme, leading engineering resources, CAPEX planning, vendor performance and management approvals while maintaining the approved sovereignty architecture.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Own the technical direction and consistency of access, DCI, data centre fabric and network security architecture with the approved blueprint.

2. Lead cross-domain design decisions on firewall / ZTNA, encryption, VRF isolation, key custody and post-quantum readiness within delegated authority.

3. Oversee benchmarking against relevant international technical guidance and ensure claims of alignment are accurate.

4. Lead turnkey programme planning, scope, schedule, risk, quality, procurement, installation, testing and handover.

5. Set programme milestones, review delivery performance and resolve cross-team or vendor escalations.

6. Hold contractors and integrators accountable to contractual milestones, technical acceptance criteria and agreed quality.

7. Review and endorse management papers, tender recommendations, variations, approval submissions and board briefings.

8. Present technical proposals and delivery matters to management, committees, project owners, regulators and external stakeholders.

9. Own section CAPEX planning, budget phasing, forecasting, variance reporting and commercial recommendations.

10. Lead senior stakeholder engagement across technical, legal, procurement, finance, security and government agencies.

11. Manage, coach and develop engineers; establish objectives, review performance and plan capability development.

Qualification & Work Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, telecommunications or equivalent; a master’s degree is an advantage related field from a recognized university.

2. 12 years in telecom, data centre or critical-infrastructure networks.

3. At least 5 years leading engineering teams and 3 years delivering large turnkey programmes.

4. Proven multi-year CAPEX programme leadership.

Technical Competencies/Skills

• Sovereign network architecture governance

• Access / DCI / data centre networks

• Security architecture and isolation

• Encryption and key custody governance

• Technical standards benchmarking

• Turnkey programme leadership

• Risk and quality governance

• Procurement and tender oversight

• CAPEX planning and forecasting

• Vendor and contract management

• Executive presentations

• Government stakeholder engagement

• Cross-functional decision making

• People leadership and coaching

• Judgement and accountability

Behavioral Competencies/Skills

• Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Able to analyse complex technical issues, identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.

• Project Coordination & Execution: Able to manage assigned work packages, coordinate project activities and ensure timely delivery.

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Able to work effectively with internal teams, vendors and external stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve project objectives.

• Communication & Presentation: Able to prepare clear technical reports, approval papers and present technical recommendations to management and non-technical stakeholders.

• Decision-Making & Accountability: Demonstrates sound technical judgement, takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and escalates critical issues promptly.

• Teamwork & Knowledge Sharing: Able to guide junior engineers, share technical knowledge and collaborate effectively across different technical teams.

• Attention to Detail & Compliance: Ensures accuracy in technical designs, documentation, cost estimates and adherence to approved procedures

Candidate must be willing to work in Cyberjaya and Malaysian Citizen.