IT Technical Consultant / Bid Engineer (Data Center & Network) - Project Based

"URGENT - 1 MONTH PROJECT ONLY"

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Technical Consultant / Bid Engineer for a high-value government ICT tender. This is a project-based / contract role with an immediate start. The ideal candidate will combine technical system architecture knowledge with bid engineering to lead the technical proposal workstream, ensure compliance with the tender specifications, and assist the management team in structuring a winning technical submission.

Key responsibilities

• Tender Technical Writing: Translate complex Terms of Reference (TOR) and technical specifications into a comprehensive, compliant technical proposal.
• Solution Design: Lead the technical planning, network architecture, and system design tailored to the client's data center and security requirements.
• Vendor & Principal Coordination: Coordinate technical discussions with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and principals to obtain valid Bill of Materials (BOMs), licenses, and official pricing.
• Technical Compliance: Prepare and review the Technical Compliance Matrix to ensure 100% adherence to mandatory procurement guidelines (ePerolehan).
• Documentation: Prepare critical technical artefacts including network diagrams, migration methodologies, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and support procedures.
• Costing Support: Assist the commercial team in technical costing to ensure pricing strategy aligns with the proposed technical architecture.

About you

• Strong professional knowledge of IP networks, routing, firewalls (cybersecurity), and load balancing.
• Strong professional knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, server, and application configuration.
• Strong professional knowledge of systems integration, databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and APIs.
• Proven track record in deploying, designing, or integrating ICT/telco systems or Data Centre systems.
• Familiarity with Malaysia's ePerolehan system and formatting for government ICT technical submissions is a major advantage.
• Must be able to start immediately due to strict tender closing deadlines (11 November 2026).