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Latest Telecommunications Jobs in Malaysia

Centralized Planning Specialist

CelcomDigi
Full-Time

The Centralized Planning Specialist is responsible for harmonizing and expanding tools, systems, and processes for network use. This role serves as a key interface for stakeholders and oversees various responsibilities including CAPEX and COGS build plans.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Enterprise Sales - Account Manager

CelcomDigi
Contract

The Enterprise Sales - Account Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of segment-based accounts while driving the acquisition and growth of new business opportunities. This role serves as the key liaison between customers and cross-functional internal teams, ensuring effective delivery of business requirements through various sales channels.

Johor
Undisclosed

Sales Executive Kedah & Perlis (Outdoor Sales)

U Mobile
Full-Time

The Sales Executive is responsible for driving sales and distribution in assigned areas. This role involves building strong relationships with dealers and executing effective sales strategies to achieve targets.

Perlis
Undisclosed

Head of Mid-Market (Southern)

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Head of Mid-Market is responsible for leading a team of SME Account Managers to achieve sales targets and build strong client relationships. This role plays a crucial part in driving business growth and ensuring Maxis remains competitive in the telecommunications market.

Johor
Undisclosed

TM PROTEGE RTW (READY-TO-WORK)

Telekom Malaysia
Internship

The TM PROTEGE RTW (Ready-to-Work) program is responsible for equipping Malaysian graduates with essential skills and experience for the corporate world. This immersive program combines intensive soft skills training with on-the-job experience, enhancing employability and building a strong foundation for a successful career.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Platform Analytics & Insights Specialist

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Platform Analytics & Insights Specialist is responsible for translating business questions into data requirements and developing a comprehensive analytics strategy for digital channels. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize platform performance through data-driven insights.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Security Management & Building Facilities

CelcomDigi
Contract

The Security Management & Building Facilities is responsible for managing nationwide physical security operations for technology buildings. This role is crucial for safeguarding assets and infrastructure while shaping the future of security operations across the company.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Graduate Hires: U Mobile NextGen

U Mobile
Internship

The Graduate Hires: U Mobile NextGen is responsible for engaging in hands-on projects across various functions within the company. This role provides an opportunity to work on real business challenges while receiving mentorship and support for professional growth.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Product Manager – Solar Business

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Product Manager – Solar Business is responsible for driving the go-to-market strategy and demand generation for the company’s solar offerings. This role plays a critical part in bridging Product, Sales, and Marketing to ensure effective communication of value and market differentiation.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

MSOC L1 Support

Maxis Communications
Internship

The MSOC L1 Support is responsible for providing first-level communications and support for network and security issues. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the viability of the service provider network through effective monitoring and coordination.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Head of Channel & Partnership

Astro
Full-Time

The Head of Channel & Partnership is responsible for building and managing a diversified and productive network of sales channels to promote Astro's products and services. This role significantly impacts the company's growth by developing strategic relationships and ensuring effective channel performance.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Area Sales Executive

U Mobile
Full-Time

The Area Sales Executive is responsible for supporting Sales & Distribution in assigned areas to achieve sales targets. This role involves executing sales strategies and building relationships to expand U Mobile's market presence.

Johor
Undisclosed

Telecommunications Career Guides

By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated August 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.