Kubernetes Engineer (Malaysia)
On-site Kuala Lumpur Full-time Mid-level Cloud
At a glance
Mid-level Cloud role at InsiderSecurity. Kuala Lumpur · full-time.
Pay not stated Cloud salary
RoleCloud
SeniorityMid-level
LocationKuala Lumpur
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 26, 2025 · 1y ago
Role brief
devopsroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build and look after Kubernetes clusters across public cloud and on-premise environments for critical applications
- Improve cloud-native platforms that underpin cybersecurity software, and tune workloads for speed, resource use and cost
- Investigate cluster and container runtime failures, trace their causes and put lasting fixes in place
- Work with software engineers on containerizing applications and keeping CI/CD workflows running smoothly
- Set up monitoring, logs and alerts to track cluster health before problems escalate
What you bring
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering or a related area
- Between two and seven years in software development or DevOps, with hands-on Kubernetes production work
- Experience with Docker or Containerd, plus proficiency in a programming language such as Python, Go or C++
- You are a Malaysian citizen or permanent resident
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone with Kubernetes operations experience across deployment, scaling, upgrades and troubleshooting. The job is onsite in Kuala Lumpur, and applicants must be Malaysian citizens or permanent residents.
From the employer
- Design, implement, and maintain highly available Kubernetes clusters for mission-critical applications in both public cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
- Develop and enhance cloud-native platforms that support cybersecurity software products.
- Conduct performance tuning, resource optimization, and cost analysis across Kubernetes workloads.
- Troubleshoot cluster and container runtime issues; perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
- Collaborate with software engineers to containerize applications and ensure smooth CI/CD workflows.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for proactive cluster health management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Between two (minimum) till seven years of professional software development and/or DevOps engineering experience.
- Must have some experience with Kubernetes (production deployments, scaling, upgrades, troubleshooting).
- Must have some experience with container technologies such as Docker and Containerd.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, or C++).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Kubernetes distributions (Rancher, EKS, GKE, AKS, OpenShift).
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm).
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry).
- Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to optimize system reliability and performance.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Prior experience in cybersecurity, observability, or large-scale distributed systems is a plus.
- Must be a Malaysian citizen or Malaysian Permanent Resident.
Benefits
- Engage in impactful work aimed at addressing significant cybersecurity challenges.
- Chalk up valuable experience and insights within the cybersecurity industry.
- Receive a competitive salary package.
- Hybrid work model: Work remotely up to 2 days per week
- Annual flexi benefits and reimbursement for health screening expenses.
- Enjoy 18 days of annual leave, with increments based on years of service.
- Modern and convenient office at KL Eco City, Mercu 2 - just a short walk from Abdullah Hukum LRT/KTM station and directly connected to Mid Valley Megamall.
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