Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Linux Server Engineer di WP Kuala Lumpur - Maukerja

Linux Server Engineer– Website & Online Server Maintenance

Location: Remote / Work From Home
Preferred Location: Klang Valley, Kuala Lumpur / Selangor
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 4 years of relevant hands-on experience

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Linux Server Engineer to join our team and take ownership of our websites, online servers, and production infrastructure.

This is a 100% Work From Home (Remote / WFH) position. However, candidates based in Klang Valley are strongly preferred, as occasional face-to-face meetings, technical discussions, and team collaboration may be required.

This role is best suited for someone who is technically hands-on, highly independent, and able to think critically, troubleshoot problems systematically, and take ownership of server-related issues from investigation through resolution.

We are looking for someone who can work independently without constant supervision and who is comfortable handling real production environments.

• Maintain and ensure the availability and reliability of company websites and online services

• Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based production servers

• Work with Ubuntu and/or CentOS environments

• Manage web services including Nginx, Apache, MySQL, Redis, and related components

• Monitor server performance, uptime, system resources, and service health

• Perform routine server maintenance and optimization

• Identify and resolve Linux OS and server-related issues promptly

• Troubleshoot website downtime, slow loading, connection issues, and service failures

• Diagnose web server, database, network, and application-related problems

• Analyze logs and system information to identify root causes

• Respond to critical production incidents and restore services efficiently

• Participate in an on-call support rotation when required

• Perform Linux system patching, security updates, and version upgrades

• Manage server backup and recovery processes

• Conduct log analysis and identify potential problems before they become critical

• Maintain system configurations and operational documentation

• Support deployment and maintenance of internal systems and applications

• Write and maintain Bash scripts to automate repetitive tasks

• Improve server monitoring, reliability, performance, and operational efficiency

• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work through automation

• Document server configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and technical solutions

• Work with team members to improve infrastructure stability and reliability

• Minimum 4 years of relevant hands-on experience in Linux Server / System Administration / DevOps / Infrastructure

• Strong practical experience working with Linux servers

• Experience with Ubuntu and/or CentOS

• Comfortable working extensively in a CLI environment

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

• Able to investigate issues independently and determine the root cause

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make logical technical decisions

• Able to take ownership of technical issues and follow them through until resolution

• Willing to provide occasional on-call support for critical incidents

• Good communication skills and able to clearly explain technical problems and solutions

Fresh graduates and candidates with less than 4 years of relevant experience will not be considered for this position.

• Ubuntu / CentOS

• SSH

• vim / nano

• grep / awk

• systemctl

• journalctl

• Linux system administration and troubleshooting

• Basic to intermediate Bash scripting

• Ability to automate routine server administration tasks

• Hands-on experience with Nginx and/or Apache

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of MySQL / MariaDB

• Database backup and restore

• Simple SQL queries

• Basic database troubleshooting

• Familiarity with Redis

• AWS – EC2, VPC, CloudWatch

• Google Cloud

• Alibaba Cloud

• Basic Git – clone, pull, commit

• Jenkins or other CI/CD tools

• Understanding of application deployment processes

• htop

• netstat / ss

• iptables

• fail2ban

• cron

• Log monitoring and system performance analysis

• Investigate the issue systematically

• Check server resources and services

• Analyze logs and relevant system information

• Identify possible root causes

• Determine the appropriate solution

• Implement the fix safely

• Verify that the problem has been resolved

• Take preventive action to reduce the chance of recurrence

Candidates who enjoy troubleshooting, investigating technical problems, and finding solutions independently will be a strong fit.

Independent Projects Are an Advantage

Candidates with independent technical projects are highly encouraged to apply.

• Managing your own Linux server

• Hosting and maintaining websites or applications

• Building a personal cloud/server environment

• Setting up Nginx or Apache

• Linux automation using Bash

• Building monitoring systems

• Personal DevOps or infrastructure projects

• Running self-hosted applications

• Developing your own server deployment or backup solutions

These projects can demonstrate your practical ability, initiative, curiosity, and ability to solve technical problems independently.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You will be a strong fit if you:

Have 4+ years of hands-on Linux/server experience

• Have strong practical knowledge rather than only theoretical knowledge

• Are comfortable troubleshooting production server and website issues

• Can work independently and take ownership of technical problems

• Have strong critical thinking and analytical skills

• Can remain calm and systematic when dealing with urgent technical issues

• Enjoy finding the root cause rather than simply applying temporary fixes

• Are proactive in improving server reliability and performance

• Have experience managing your own technical projects or infrastructure

• Can communicate technical issues clearly to team members

• Are willing to provide occasional on-call support when critical incidents occur

• Are based in or around Klang Valley, which is preferred for occasional meetings and technical discussions

• No daily office attendance required

• Occasional face-to-face meetings and technical discussions when necessary

• Work with real production websites and online server infrastructure

• Opportunity to work on Linux, web servers, databases, cloud infrastructure, monitoring, and automation

• Career growth and opportunities to expand your technical skills

• Supportive working environment with focus on ownership and practical problem-solving

• Work-life balance – we value your personal time

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Linux Server Engineer who enjoys troubleshooting, solving complex technical problems, and taking ownership of production infrastructure, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your updated CV through JobStreet. Candidates with relevant independent projects, GitHub repositories, server infrastructure projects, or other practical technical work are encouraged to include them in their application.

Only candidates with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience will be considered.