ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONSย ย
About WorldFish\u202f\u202fย
\u201cWorldFish is a leading international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy, and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish for their livelihoods. As a member of CGIAR, WorldFish contributes to building a food- and nutrition-secure future and restoring natural resources. Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with country offices across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, WorldFish strives to create resilient and inclusive food systems for shared prosperity.ย For more information, visit: www.worldfishcenter.org\u201dย
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people\u2019s lives. The Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.ย
WorldFish and the Alliance are part of CGIAR, the world\u2019s largest agricultural innovation network, whose mission is to \u201cend hunger by 2030 through science to transform food, land and water systems under threat of climate change.\u201dย
About the Position ย
The Networks, Infrastructure and Security Unit is seeking a Senior DevOps Analyst. This role is responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting scalable, secure cloud and hybrid solutions tailored to research projects. The Senior Analyst will bridge the gap between development/research and operations teams by enhancing automation, monitoring, and deployment processes for both on-premises and cloud-based environments. Key responsibilities include evaluating new technologies, promoting serverless frameworks, and assisting with cloud migration. Additionally, it will optimize resource usage to improve performance, reduce costs, and support data management, while facilitating collaboration through seamless access to shared data and resources.\u202fย
Requirements
This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:ย ย
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronic engineering, or related fields;\u202fย Specialization, training courses, or certifications in Cloud Computing, Systems Architecture, AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional., AWS Specialty\u2019s certifications, Azure and Google Cloud Platform certifications;\u202fย Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in an international organization, research, or academic environment in DevOps, system administration, or cloud operations;\u202fย Good command of English (oral and written);\u202fย Comprehensive understanding of multi-tier architectures (web servers, caching, application servers, load balancers, storage solutions);\u202fย Knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) and NoSQL databases;\u202fย Proficiency with message queuing systems and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) technologies;\u202fย Familiarity with Content Delivery Networks (CDN) for optimized content distribution;\u202fย Experience with LAN/WAN networking technologies (route tables, firewalls, NAT, HTTP, DNS, IP, OSI models);\u202fย Strong understanding of RESTful web services and data formats (XML, JSON);\u202fย Proficiency in automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef);\u202fย Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration;\u202fย Programming and scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell;\u202fย Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD platforms;\u202fย Experience managing server infrastructures with tools like VMware or ProxMox;\u202fย Understanding of the software development lifecycle, from development to deployment;\u202fย Work experience in information and application security (security mechanisms and tools);\u202fย Expertise in system performance tuning and managing large-scale distributed systems;\u202fย Deep knowledge of security concepts (public key encryption, access credentials, certificate-based authentication).\u202fย Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse national and cultural backgrounds;\u202fย Flexibility and adaptability to thrive under tight deadlines and changing priorities;\u202fย Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, ensuring efficient task management and issue resolution;\u202fย Client-focused orientation, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering high-quality service;\u202fย Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, taking full ownership of tasks and responsibilities within assigned areas;\u202fย Willingness to work outside regular business hours when urgent situations arise that require immediate attention;\u202fย Results-driven with a proactive learning mindset.ยBenefits
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position and WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including comprehensive benefits (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, employer provident fund contribution, paid leave, and others. The duration of the contract will initially be for a one-year period with possibility for extension, depending on funding and performance.ย
Your application must include:ย
A copy of your curriculum vitae,ย A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above; andย Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.ยย To be considered, applications must be submitted by no later than 23:59 (MYT), 28 May 2025.ย
ย Location: The post holder will be based in Penang, Malaysia.ย
The screening will start\u202fimmediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.\u202fย
Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment\u202fย
WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment.\u202fย
WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.\u202fย
People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.\u202fย
We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men to apply.\u202fย