AI Systems Architect/Cloud & AI Infrastructure Lead (over $60K)

CPJobs International; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CPJobs International in Hong Kong seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure Architect to lead daily operations of mission-critical infrastructure, including GPU clusters and high-performance storage, and to drive end-to-end projects, system integrations, and patch management under tight deadlines with minimal support.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on VMware enterprise tech or enterprise AI/LLM deployments with containerisation (OpenShift, Kubernetes), plus strong vendor and project

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 6+ years post-qualification IT experience including 2+ years in an Architect/supervisory/senior technical role
• Hands-on experience in VMware enterprise technologies OR enterprise AI/LLM deployments and containerisation (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes/K3s); dual-domain expertise preferred; relevant certifications highly preferred
• Strong skills in vendor and project management (MS Project required)
• Knowledge of networking, Government IT security standards, ISO 27001/27701, and data centre relocation
• Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD), ITIL principles, and Operational Readiness Assessments

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, performance monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery for mission-critical infrastructure, including AI-specific hardware such as GPU clusters and high-performance storage.
• Lead end-to-end infrastructure projects, system integrations, software release cycles, and patch management; develop execution plans and drive tasks to completion under tight deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with Government IT security policies (e.g., S17, G3) and ISO27001/ISO27701; facilitate Security Risk Assessments and Audits (SRAA); assist in drafting technical documents, operation procedures, tender specifications, and solution proposals.
• Supervise junior staff, manage vendor activities, and perform quality assurance on contractor deliverables; provide proactive updates to management to ensure architectural roadmaps align with business objectives.

Skills

Vendor management

Project management

Leadership under pressure

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

VMware

OpenShift

Kubernetes

MS Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations, performance monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery for mission-critical infrastructure, including AI-specific hardware such as GPU clusters and high-performance storage. Provide roster-based non-office hours support (compensated by time off in lieu).

• Lead end-to-end infrastructure projects, system integrations, software release cycles, and patch management. Develop execution plans, assess operational strategies, and drive tasks to completion under tight deadlines with minimal support.

• Ensure compliance with Government IT security policies (e.g., S17, G3) and ISO27001/ISO27701. Facilitate Security Risk Assessments and Audits (SRAA), and assist in drafting technical documents, operation procedures, tender specifications, and solution proposals.

• Supervise junior staff, manage vendor activities, and perform quality assurance on contractor deliverables. Provide proactive updates to management, ensuring architectural roadmaps align with business objectives.
  

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, with at least 6 years of post-qualification IT experience, including 2+ years in an Architect, supervisory, or senior technical support role.

• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in VMware enterprise technologies OR enterprise AI/LLM deployments and containerisation (e.g., Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes/K3s). Dual-domain expertise is a distinct advantage. Relevant certifications (VMware Certified Advanced Professional, containerisation, AI, IT security) are highly preferred.

• Strong skills in vendor and project management (MS Project required).

• Knowledge of networking, Government IT security standards, ISO 27001/27701, and data centre relocation.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD), ITIL principles, and Operational Readiness Assessments to ensure solutions are operationally feasible and maintainable.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in VMware, containerisation, AI, or IT security.

• Experience in enterprise AI/LLM deployments, GPU clusters, and cloud-native infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of government IT frameworks and compliance standards.

• Proven ability to lead under pressure, deliver results independently, and align technical solutions with business goals.