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Communication and Partnership Specialist

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Communication and Partnership Specialist role at Maxis involves leading and managing complex programmes that align with the company's strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding project teams and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

IP Provisioning

Time dotCom Berhad
Full-Time

The IP Provisioning Engineer will be responsible for provisioning and configuring IP services, managing IP address allocation, and ensuring compliance with company standards. This role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Postpaid Product Management

CelcomDigi
Internship

The Postpaid Product Management role at CelcomDigi focuses on developing and managing product offerings to meet customer needs. The intern will analyze market data, assess competition, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful product launches.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Unit Head, Convergence Partner Ops

CelcomDigi
Full-Time

The Unit Head, Convergence Partner Ops is responsible for managing fibre infrastructure partnerships and ensuring operational performance. This role involves building relationships with access providers and overseeing financial governance to optimize service quality and cost.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Field Sales

Time dotCom Berhad
Contract

The Field Sales role at Time dotCom involves promoting and marketing products to potential customers. You will be responsible for engaging with clients, setting up promotional activities, and collaborating with teams to ensure effective marketing strategies.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Product Manager - Network Solutions

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Product Manager - Network Solutions plays a critical role in developing and managing ICT products to drive business growth and customer satisfaction. This position requires strategic planning, market analysis, and collaboration with various teams to ensure successful product delivery and performance.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Security Specialist, Platform Security (GIT)

Time dotCom Berhad
Full-Time

The Security Specialist will focus on the implementation and optimization of security technologies within the organization. This role is crucial for maintaining security standards and ensuring effective incident response. The specialist will also collaborate with various teams to enhance security measures.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Partner Support Agent

CelcomDigi
Contract

The Partner Support Agent is responsible for managing the partner lifecycle, including onboarding and issue resolution. This role ensures compliance with service level agreements while continuously improving support processes.

Selangor
Undisclosed

ACCOUNT MANAGER (ACM)

CelcomDigi
Contract

The Account Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the performance of Controlled Channel Partners and enhancing Postpaid sales distribution. This position requires strategic planning and execution of promotions while ensuring compliance with company guidelines.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Product Management Specialist

CelcomDigi
Full-Time

The Product Management Specialist plays a crucial role in the commercialisation of ICT solutions, ensuring they meet market demands. This position requires collaboration across various teams to create cohesive offerings and effective go-to-market strategies.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Sales Executive (Outdoor Sales)

U Mobile
Full-Time

The Sales Executive role focuses on driving sales through effective customer relationship management and business development strategies. The position requires a proactive approach to meet sales targets and support the sales team in achieving their goals.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Technology Learning Lead

Maxis Communications
Full-Time

The Technology Learning Lead is responsible for designing and delivering technical learning programs that enhance the skills of employees and stakeholders. This role requires strong facilitation skills and the ability to create engaging learning experiences that align with business priorities.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated June 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.