The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is charged with the responsibility for maintaining the stability and integrity of the monetary and financial systems of Hong Kong. There is now an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for the following position:
Systems Analyst (Information Technology) – Security Specialist
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in red-blue teaming exercises to test the organization's defenses and identify vulnerabilities in collaboration with the DPO
- Develop and refine security policies to address emerging technologies and new requirements from the DPO, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
- Assist in managing independent security initiatives and assessments, including red-teaming, penetration testing, C-RAF (Cyber Risk Assessment Framework), and i-CAST (Integrated Cyber Assessment and Security Testing), and managing the procurement process and vendor relationships as needed
- Coordinate security risk assessments and privacy assessments with vendors to perform comprehensive evaluations of the organization's security posture and implementing recommendations
- Serve as the administrator for various security tools, including User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, ensuring the proper configuration, maintenance, and fine-tuning to optimize security monitoring and incident response
Requirements
- University degree in computer science, information systems, information security, cyber security or related fields
- At least 2 years of experience in information security services
- Understanding of threat landscape and trends, able to act proactively on threat intelligence
- Understanding of fundamental infrastructure components, network concepts, operating systems (Windows & Linux), endpoint detection and response system, data loss prevention system, intrusion and email systems an advantage
- Certification in CISSP / CISA / Certified Ethical Hacker preferred
- Self-driven and a good team player
- Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Conditions of service
- Appointment will be made on fixed contract terms
- A competitive remuneration package will be offered. There is flexibility to take account of additional experience and qualifications
- Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits, paid annual leave and contract-end gratuity
How to apply
You may submit an application via one of the following channels:
- Online application
*Online application will be temporarily suspended from 08:00 p.m. on 7 Jun 2025 to 08:00 a.m. on 8 June 2025 due to system maintenance
- By Mail
Send in the hard copy application form (available either at the HKMA’s reception counter or website https://www.hkma.gov.hk) to:
Recruitment Officer
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
55/F., Two International Finance Centre
8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
Copies of transcripts together with a full résumé including details of past experience should be attached to the application. Please mark your correspondence address and the position applied for on the envelope.
Completed application should reach the HKMA, via the designated submission channel, by 14 June 2025. Applicants may wish to submit their applications in advance of the deadline to allow for any unexpected delays, e.g. with internet traffic, including file size restrictions and system maintenance downtime. Those not contacted by the HKMA within three months from the closing date for applications should consider their applications filed for future reference.
Personal data provided by applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request. You may contact the Recruitment Officer at the above address.
The HKMA is an equal opportunities employer. More information on the HKMA can be found at the website https://www.hkma.gov.hk.
The Online Application System is scheduled to perform regular system maintenance from Hong Kong time 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. every Wednesday. During this time, online application will not be available.
