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
- Manage the transition from classical encryption (e.g., RSA, ECC) to quantum-resilient standards, primarily through Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
- Enforce cloud-native security controls, including encryption, network segmentation, and secure API gateways
- Conduct regular risk assessments and automated scanning to identify and remediate cloud-specific vulnerabilities
- Use tools such as Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and SIEM to detect misconfigurations and lead root-cause analysis for security breaches
- Assist in red-blue teaming exercises to test the organization's defenses and identify vulnerabilities in collaboration with the DPO
- Embed and automate security testing tools—including SAST (static analysis), DAST (dynamic testing), and SCA (dependency scanning)—directly into CI/CD pipelines
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
- Strong understanding of classical cryptography (symmetric/asymmetric encryption, PKI)
- Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms and potentially quantum key distribution (QKD) technologies
- Experience with cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub) and container security (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Familiarity with AI-driven anomaly detection and using AI agents for automated context gathering during investigations
- Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices in DevSecOps
- Certification in AWS Certified Security, CCSP, CISSP, CISA, or Certified Ethical Hacker
- 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
- 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 24 January 2026. 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.
