Network Engineer

HKT; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

HKT in Hong Kong is seeking a network and security operations professional to join our BAU team. You will implement and configure routers, switches, Wi-Fi systems, firewalls, VPNs, and proxy policies as part of daily operations.

You will monitor and respond to security alerts around the clock, deploy and manage SIEM and threat detection tools, and work to identify vulnerabilities before they impact services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years in network and security operations.
• Experience with router, switch, Wi‑Fi, firewall, VPN, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners.

Responsibilities

• Implement and configure routers, switches, Wi-Fi, firewall, VPN, and proxy policies.
• Monitor network and security components 24/7.
• Deploy and manage monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Darktrace, CrowdStrike, SIEM.
• Investigate security alerts and incidents promptly.
• Handle 24/7 security events to identify threats.
• Analyze security data with SIEM and produce reports for management.

Skills

Network ops

Security monitoring

SIEM tools

Incident response

VPN & firewall

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

SolarWinds

Darktrace

CrowdStrike

NAC

Job description

• Perform operational tasks such as implementing and configuring router, switch, Wi-Fi system, firewall, VPN, and proxy policies as part of Business As Usual (BAU) activities
• Support network and security components round-the-clock in areas such as router, switch, Wi-Fi system, firewall, VPN, proxy, and various security tools like NSPM, SASE and NDR.
• Deploy and manage network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Darktrace, CrowdStrike, SIEM to track network performance and security
• Promptly investigate and address security alerts, incidents, and breaches with efficiency.
• Handle security events and incidents in a 24/7 environment to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
• Utilize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to troubleshooting, analyze security data and produce reports for management and stakeholders

To Succeed in the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in network and security operation role
• Experience with network and security tools such as router, switch, Wi-Fi system, firewall, VPN, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners
• Knowledge in Cisco, H3C, Aruba AC, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks (PA), Sangfor, Hillstone, Huawei, as well as other network and security components such as Ivanti VPN, MobileIron, Darktrace, NAC, Proxy, among others
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCNA, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are a plus
• Team Player, self-motivated and work independently