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Latest Telecommunications Jobs in Malaysia

IoT GTM and Product Development

Maxis Communications
Internship

The IoT GTM and Product Development intern is responsible for driving the product vision and strategy for IoT solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that align with business objectives.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

SMB Channel Manager - Sarawak

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The SMB Channel Manager is responsible for developing and executing channel sales strategies to drive business growth. This role involves building strong relationships with SME partners and leveraging data analytics to enhance channel performance in a dynamic environment.

Sarawak
Undisclosed

Account Manager- Mid-Market (Ipoh) (Enterprise Business)

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Account Manager - Mid-Market is responsible for developing strategic plans to enhance market position and meet KPIs. This role involves building relationships with new customers and collaborating with various teams to drive operational efficiency and sales closure.

Perak
Undisclosed

Senior Security Operation Analyst

Time dotCom Berhad
Full-Time

The Senior Security Operation Analyst is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of security operations and planning at TIME dotCOM. This role requires a strong background in network and cyber security, ensuring that security standards are met while managing incidents and providing analytical reports.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Mid Market Account Manager

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Mid Market Account Manager is responsible for developing and formulating strategic and tactical plans for a larger market portfolio. This role significantly impacts the company's growth by ensuring the achievement of KPIs and fostering strong relationships with customers.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

New Channels Specialist

Time dotCom Berhad
Full-Time

The New Channels Specialist is responsible for expanding customer acquisition through innovative sales channels. This role involves identifying new sales avenues and collaborating with various teams to optimize performance.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Systems Engineer

Transaction Network Services
Full-Time

The Systems Engineer is responsible for planning, maintaining, troubleshooting, and designing telecom applications and services for TNS. This role involves managing high availability systems and resolving complex interoperability issues in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Greenfield Development

Maxis Communications
Internship

The Greenfield Development role is responsible for driving enterprise access growth through strategic commercial planning. This position plays a crucial role in expanding fibre and mobile infrastructure while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Senior Architect - Middleware

Axiata Group
Contract

The Senior Architect - Middleware is responsible for defining both functional and non-functional requirements while creating solution architecture. This role involves driving client communication between business and technical teams, ensuring best practices are followed, and managing integrations.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Partnership Specialist

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Partnership Specialist is responsible for operationalizing the partnership strategy and managing the ecosystem of technology and solution partners. This role is essential for enhancing collaboration between Maxis and its partners, ensuring that each relationship provides measurable commercial and capability value, directly contributing to the division’s growth.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Government Enforcement Agency Liaison Officer

CelcomDigi
Full-Time

The Government Enforcement Agency Liaison Officer is responsible for managing daily requests from enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures. This role plays a critical part in enhancing the efficiency of GEA management within the telecommunications sector.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Sales Director

Time dotCom Berhad
Full-Time

The Sales Director is responsible for driving revenue growth and managing complex regional carrier accounts. This leadership role serves as a strategic bridge between high-value global clients and internal teams, impacting the overall success of the organization.

Kuala Lumpur
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.