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Specialist, Network Engineering
Role summary
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The Specialist, Network Engineering role typically requires a degree or equivalent experience in networking, telecommunications, computer science or information technology, together with hands-on experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure. Candidates are expected to understand TCP/IP, routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, monitoring tools and incident management. Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent are advantageous. The role involves designing, implementing, monitoring and troubleshooting secure, resilient networks, managing technical incidents and changes, working with vendors, and supporting regional banking operations. Strong analytical, communication and documentation skills are important, along with a willingness to participate in on-call support and follow strict security, risk and regulatory standards.
Can I work in Malaysia?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass with a Bank Negara letter; RM 5,000+ basic (about USD 1,150) after a 14-day MYFutureJobs advert (exempt at RM 15,000+); 10 years from RM 10,000.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: Only basic pay counts towards the RM 5,000 floor, not allowances; from 1 January 2027 EP II and III applications need a succession plan to train a Malaysian.
Official source: Expatriate Services Division: ESD Online Guidebook 2025. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malaysia
Usual for Banking jobs in Malaysia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not provided; senior expats may get a housing allowance |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer usually pays the pass fees (about RM 330 to 480) and any levy; relocation money for senior hires only |
| Flights | Not standard; senior packages may add a joining flight and home leave |
| Contract | Fixed term tied to the pass, up to 5 years each; EP I and II capped at 10 years, EP III at 5 (June 2026) |
| Leave | Peninsular Malaysia: 8 days a year, 12 after 2 years, 16 after 5; 11 public holidays; 45-hour week (by law) |
| Income tax | Flat 30% until 182 days in a year, then 0% to 30%; EPF pension 2% + 2% is mandatory since October 2025 |
| Health cover | Work-injury and invalidity cover via SOCSO (by law); no public health cover; employers add private insurance |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong focus on markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The bank provides retail, commercial, corporate, and institutional banking services, including wealth management, trade finance, lending, payments and capital markets solutions. Malaysia is an important location for the group’s technology, operations and support activities, with offices and service functions in Kuala Lumpur. Standard Chartered operates in a highly regulated environment and places considerable emphasis on responsible banking, cybersecurity, digital transformation, inclusion and sustainable finance. Technology professionals support critical systems used by customers and employees worldwide, making network engineering an important part of maintaining secure, reliable and continuously available banking services.