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Latest Telecommunications Jobs in Malaysia

Account Manager (MEP Channel)

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Account Manager (MEP Channel) is responsible for analyzing local operators' activities and proposing strategic action plans to drive revenue growth. This role involves engaging with dealers and conducting market analysis to identify new business opportunities while ensuring high dealer satisfaction aligned with the company's strategic direction.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Partner & Contract Management Specialist

Time dotCom Berhad
Full-Time

The Partner & Contract Management Specialist is responsible for managing third-party partner relationships and overseeing the entire contract lifecycle. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing operational efficiency through vendor performance evaluations and contract negotiations.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Cloud Product Specialist

Time dotCom Berhad
Full-Time

The Cloud Product Specialist is responsible for post product improvement to increase sales for existing products. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met while leading certification activities for cloud services.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Analytics and Enablement Specialist

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Analytics and Enablement Specialist is responsible for overseeing performance tracking across various segments and regions. This role plays a crucial part in supporting data-driven discussions and ensuring accurate performance reporting to leadership.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Head of Segment Marketing & Activation

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Head of Segment Marketing & Activation is responsible for owning the end-to-end segment marketing strategy for all B2B segments. This role significantly impacts the alignment of marketing activities with sales objectives and the overall performance of the marketing team.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Corporate Responsibility Specialist

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Corporate Responsibility Specialist is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of Maxis eKelas Usahawan, a flagship CSR entrepreneur development programme. This role plays a crucial part in equipping MSMEs and youth with the necessary knowledge and skills to digitise and expand their businesses through collaboration with various partners and stakeholders.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Area Sales Manager Johor

U Mobile
Full-Time

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for supporting Sales & Distribution in achieving sales targets. This role involves managing dealer portfolios and driving the sales team to meet performance goals in a dynamic market environment.

Johor
Undisclosed

Area Sales Executive Sabah (Based in Sandakan)

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 strong relationships with dealers to enhance overall sales performance.

Sabah
Undisclosed

IoT Solution Architect

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The IoT Solution Architect is responsible for driving IoT and M2M connectivity strategies. This role involves leading the development of comprehensive solutions that align with market needs and client expectations.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Project & Customer Experience (Wholesale)

Time dotCom Berhad
Full-Time

The Project & Customer Experience (Wholesale) is responsible for leading the delivery of telecommunications infrastructure projects and enhancing customer experience. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational excellence and effective collaboration across teams to meet customer commitments.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Customer Retention & Growth Specialist

Time dotCom Berhad
Full-Time

The Customer Retention & Growth Specialist is responsible for enhancing customer loyalty and reducing churn. This role involves developing strategies that increase customer lifetime value and collaborating with various teams to align campaigns with business objectives.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Area Sales Executive - Pahang

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 expanding U Mobile's market presence while building strong relationships with dealers.

Pahang
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.