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Sales Executive

Freshtel Internet Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Sales Executive is responsible for driving the growth of our internet service offerings. This role involves actively promoting and selling internet service packages to both new and existing customers while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Kuala Lumpur
MYR 2500 - 4000

Integration Delivery Systems Analyst

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Integration Delivery Systems Analyst is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining integration solutions that facilitate the flow of information between various systems. This role requires collaboration with business analysts and IT staff to ensure effective data management and system architecture.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Network Procurement Category Manager (Specialist)

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Network Procurement Category Manager is responsible for procuring materials, software, and services to meet business requirements. This role involves negotiating with vendors and ensuring compliance with procurement policies while supervising technical evaluations.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Account Manager - Federal Agencies (Enterprise Business)

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Account Manager - Federal Agencies is responsible for driving incremental revenues and managing client relationships within the public sector. This role involves developing sales strategies and collaborating with internal teams to enhance client engagement, ultimately contributing to business growth.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Area Manager (Penang Island)

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Area Manager is responsible for leading a team of Distributor Area Executives to achieve sales targets and KPIs. This role involves building strong relationships with dealers and enhancing their success within the Maxis business framework.

Penang
Undisclosed

Sales Executive - Sarawak (Sibu)

CelcomDigi
Contract

The Sales Executive is responsible for driving sales performance through effective engagement and support of assigned sales channels. This role involves managing relationships with channel partners, retailers, and agents to ensure sales targets are met and executing channel strategies.

Sarawak
Undisclosed

Bid Manager (Enterprise Business)

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Bid Manager (Enterprise Business) is responsible for coordinating and producing proposal responses while managing a bid team with the necessary expertise. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely delivery of compliant bids and engaging stakeholders throughout the bidding process.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Business Insights Specialist

CelcomDigi
Full-Time

The Business Insights Specialist is responsible for extracting meaningful insights from data sources to drive business decisions. This role plays a crucial part in equipping the business with data-driven intelligence and involves collaboration with various stakeholders.

Selangor
Undisclosed

OSP Permitting

Maxis Communications
Internship

The OSP Permitting intern is responsible for overseeing and managing permitting activities. This role involves building relationships with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with permitting submissions in a dynamic work environment.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Access Network Engineer

Time dotCom Berhad
Full-Time

The Access Network Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, installation, and maintenance of communication networks. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of metro-E and FTTH networks through effective project management and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Senior Postpaid Product Management

CelcomDigi
Full-Time

The Senior Postpaid Product Management is responsible for ideating products, services, offers, and solutions to meet market demands and customer expectations. This role significantly impacts the Postpaid Products team by driving profitability, innovation, and enhancing customer experience through collaboration with various teams.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Data Scientist Specialist

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Data Scientist Specialist is responsible for analyzing complex datasets and developing AI models to provide actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and business performance. This role plays a crucial part in applying advanced analytical techniques and AI methodologies to solve business problems and support the organization’s data-driven initiatives.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated July 2026

About Telecommunications Jobs in Malaysia

Malaysia's telecommunications sector is one of the most dynamic in Southeast Asia, undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation driven by the rollout of 5G networks, widespread fibre broadband deployment, and the national consolidation of mobile operators. The sector directly employs tens of thousands of engineers, network specialists, and commercial professionals — with demand accelerating as the country's digital connectivity ambitions intensify.

The Malaysian telco landscape features dominant operators including CelcomDigi (Malaysia's largest mobile operator following the 2023 merger), Maxis, U Mobile, and Telekom Malaysia (TM) — the national fixed-line and fibre broadband provider. DNB (Digital Nasional Berhad), the government-controlled 5G network wholesaler, is executing Malaysia's national 5G rollout — one of the region's most ambitious infrastructure projects, creating significant engineering and project management demand.

Beyond the major operators, Malaysia's telco ecosystem includes network equipment vendors (Ericsson Malaysia, Nokia Malaysia, Huawei Technologies Malaysia, ZTE Malaysia), tower companies (edotco Group, Edotco Malaysia), and a growing cohort of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and enterprise communications companies. The convergence of telecoms with cloud, IoT, and enterprise managed services is expanding the career pathways available to telco professionals beyond traditional network roles.

Salary & Hiring Trends in Telecommunications

Network engineers and RF engineers at entry to mid-level earn RM 3,500 – RM 7,000/month. Telecom project managers and senior network architects earn RM 7,000 – RM 14,000/month. Head of Network, Director of Technology, and CTO-level roles at major operators earn RM 18,000 – RM 45,000/month.

5G network engineers and radio frequency (RF) optimisation specialists are the most in-demand technical profiles in Malaysian telecoms as DNB's 5G rollout progresses and operators activate their own 5G services. Cloud-native telco engineers — with NFV, SDN, and cloud infrastructure experience — command premiums of 25–40% over legacy network engineers. Commercial roles in enterprise solutions sales (B2B connectivity, IoT, SD-WAN, cloud managed services) are the fastest-growing non-technical segment in the sector.

Top Telecommunications Roles in Malaysia

Network Engineer (LTE/5G/Fibre)

Plans, deploys, and optimises mobile and fixed-line networks — from 4G/5G RAN configuration to fibre access network provisioning across Malaysia.

RF Engineer / Radio Frequency Optimisation Engineer

Optimises mobile network radio performance — coverage, capacity, and quality metrics for 4G and 5G networks operated by Malaysian telcos.

Telecom Project Manager

Manages large-scale network infrastructure projects — tower rollouts, fibre builds, network upgrades — coordinating contractors, vendors, and regulatory approvals.

Enterprise Solutions Sales Manager

Sells B2B connectivity, managed services, IoT, SD-WAN, and cloud solutions to corporate clients on behalf of Maxis, CelcomDigi, or TM enterprise divisions.

Network Operations Centre (NOC) Engineer

Monitors live network performance, responds to faults and alarms, and coordinates field teams to restore service during network incidents.

Cloud / NFV / SDN Engineer

Designs and deploys cloud-native telco infrastructure — virtualised network functions (VNF), software-defined networking, and network slicing for next-generation services.

How to Land a Telecommunications Job in Malaysia

  1. 1

    Search SuperJobs by role ("network engineer", "RF engineer", "5G engineer", "telecom project manager", "enterprise solutions") or browse the Telecommunications industry page.

  2. 2

    Highlight your vendor certifications: Ericsson (ECSE, ECPE), Nokia (NRS I/II), Huawei (HCIA/HCNP/HCIE), and Cisco (CCNA/CCNP) are all actively valued by Malaysian telco employers.

  3. 3

    Specify your technology generation experience clearly — 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G NR, FTTH, GPON, IP/MPLS, IMS, or NFV/SDN — as telco employers screen for specific technology stacks relevant to their active projects.

  4. 4

    Apply through SuperJobs and directly via CelcomDigi, Maxis, TM, and DNB career portals — all of which post roles actively. Network equipment vendors (Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei) also hire regularly for Malaysian project deployments.

  5. 5

    Prepare for technical interviews that may include network planning scenarios, RF troubleshooting exercises, or architecture design questions — particularly for senior network and solutions architect roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of telecommunications jobs are available in Malaysia?
Telecommunications jobs in Malaysia include network engineer (2G/3G/4G/5G), RF engineer, radio optimisation engineer, core network engineer, transport/IP network engineer, fibre/FTTH engineer, telecom project manager, NOC engineer, network operations manager, enterprise solutions sales manager, presales consultant, cloud/NFV/SDN engineer, network architect, spectrum planning engineer, regulatory affairs executive, and telecom director. Roles exist at mobile operators (CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile), fixed-line operators (TM), tower companies (edotco), network equipment vendors, and enterprise managed service providers.
What is the salary range for telecommunications jobs in Malaysia?
Entry-level network and RF engineers earn RM 3,500–5,500/month. Mid-level network engineers and project managers earn RM 5,500–10,000/month. Senior network architects and solution engineers earn RM 9,000–16,000/month. 5G and NFV/SDN specialists command 25–40% premiums. Enterprise solutions managers earn RM 7,000–14,000/month base plus commissions. Heads of network and technology directors at major operators earn RM 15,000–35,000/month. CTO-level roles earn RM 30,000–60,000/month.
What qualifications are needed for telecommunications jobs in Malaysia?
Network engineering roles require a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Vendor certifications are widely required and respected: Ericsson Certified Systems Engineer (ECSE), Nokia Radio Specialist (NRS I/II), Huawei Certified ICT Associate/Professional (HCIA/HCNP), and Cisco CCNA/CCNP for IP and enterprise networking. Cloud and virtualisation certifications (AWS, Azure, Red Hat OpenStack) are increasingly required for cloud-native telco infrastructure roles. Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) are valued for telco rollout project management roles.
Which companies hire the most telecommunications professionals in Malaysia?
The largest telco employers are CelcomDigi (formed from the 2023 merger of Celcom and Digi), Maxis, Telekom Malaysia (TM), and U Mobile. DNB (Digital Nasional Berhad) is hiring aggressively for its national 5G rollout. Network equipment vendors — Ericsson Malaysia, Nokia Malaysia, Huawei Technologies Malaysia, ZTE Malaysia, and Ciena — employ large teams of engineers and project managers. Tower company edotco Group (an Axiata subsidiary) manages over 30,000 towers across ASEAN. Enterprise managed service providers including TIME dotCom, Telstra, and NTT Malaysia also maintain active hiring pipelines.
How do I apply for telecommunications jobs on SuperJobs?
Search "telco jobs Malaysia", "network engineer KL", "5G engineer Malaysia", or "RF engineer Selangor" on SuperJobs. Filter by the Telecommunications industry and specify your technology generation expertise. Include your vendor certifications prominently — they are often the first screening criterion. Apply through both SuperJobs and company career portals. CelcomDigi, Maxis, TM, and DNB all post roles on their own portals in addition to job boards, making dual-channel applications worthwhile.