Senior, Hybrid Cloud Infra Planner

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic
Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Planner
to lead the design, integration, and governance of hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cloud computing, container platforms, virtualization, and public cloud platforms. This role is essential in shaping a scalable, secure, and cost-optimized hybrid infrastructure that supports CelcomDigi's ambition to become a leading telco-tech company.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan hybrid cloud infrastructure across public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), private cloud (OpenStack Platform - OSP),on-premise virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and container platforms (OCP, EKS, AKS).
• Define compute, storage, and platform requirements to support scalable and resilient workloads (what runs where and why).
• Plan for redundancy, disaster recovery, and high availability.
• Align infrastructure designs with business, IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and security policies.
• Plan and manage the lifecycle of cloud services including provisioning, scaling, and decommissioning.
• Support automation of infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
• Enable AI and data workloads through optimized infrastructure planning.
• Collaborate with Cloud FinOps to support cost optimization and budgeting strategies.
• Provide infrastructure insights for forecasting, chargeback models, and usage analysis.
• Ensure infrastructure planning supports financial governance and accountability.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Support audits and compliance efforts by providing infrastructure-related evidence.
• Ensure infrastructure designs adhere to regulatory and internal governance policies.
• Work closely with Cloud Architects to ensure infrastructure aligns with solution architecture.
• Collaborate with the CyberSecurity department to ensure infrastructure supports security policies.
• Coordinate with application and operations teams to ensure infrastructure readiness.
• Drive hybrid cloud initiatives that support CelcomDigi's digital transformation roadmap.
• Identify modernization opportunities to replace legacy systems with cloud-native solutions.
• Promote a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous improvement through cloud adoption.
• Support change management and capability building related to hybrid cloud transformation.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in Infrastructure Planning, Infrastructure Architecture or similar roles and 6-8 years of experience operation experience plus implementing hybrid cloud infrastructure across public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), private cloud (OpenStack Platform - OSP), on-premises virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and container platforms (OCP, EKS, AKS). where trust and security are an integral part of the culture.
• Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent
• Cloud Computing: Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Experience with: public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), VMware, OpenStack (OSP), Kubernetes for container platforms (OCP, EKS, AKS)
• Hybrid Cloud Management Platforms: Experience with hybrid cloud management platforms like VMware vRealize Suite, Red Hat CloudForms, or similar.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in using IaC tools for automating infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Scripting and Automation: Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Networking: Understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, and firewalls.
• Security: Knowledge of security best practices for cloud and hybrid environments.
• ITIL: Familiarity with ITIL framework for IT service management.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of AI infrastructure requirements and data platform enablement.
• Experience supporting FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization.
• Experience in large-scale enterprises or regulated sectors (e.g., telecom, finance).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.
• Preferred certifications: Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration, OpenStack Certified Administrator, AWS / Azure / GCP Architect certifications, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

Next Steps
Thank you for taking the first step towards joining our team at CelcomDigi After submitting your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV and reach out to shortlisted candidates to guide you through the next steps, including a pre-screening conversation, interviews and or assessments.

At CelcomDigi, we aspire to be Malaysia's leading telco-tech company — the nation's digital growth engine — powering transformation through 5G, AI, and innovation that impacts over 20 million customers. Here, your role goes beyond work. It's about enabling businesses to thrive, connecting communities, and advancing society, as we build a brand rooted in trust, reliability and customer excellence. Aligned with our employer value proposition, Grow with Purpose. Build with Trust, you'll have the opportunity to innovate responsibly and create digital solutions that truly make a difference. If you're driven, future focused, and ready to be part of something bigger, we want you on our team.

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