Network Operation Centre Engineer (Shift Rotations) - Officer - Network & System Operations - IT

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to monitor, maintain, and support its network infrastructure within a 24×7 NOC. You will safeguard production stability, resolve incidents, and coordinate with internal teams and external service providers.

The role requires 2–5 years in network operations, CCNP/HCIP, and ITIL knowledge. You will handle routing, switching, firewalls, and monitoring tools, working in a 7x24 shift pattern in Hong Kong.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in network operations or NOC environments.
• Holder of Cisco CCNP or Huawei HCIP is required.
• ITIL Foundation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network infrastructure, WAN/LAN links, firewalls, load balancers, and data center equipment.
• Detect, analyze, and respond to network alerts and performance anomalies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve L1/L2 network issues within SLAs.
• Escalate to L3 engineering when needed.
• Maintain incident records and communicate with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers on production support.
• Work in 24×7 shift rotations.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing & Switching

DNS/DHCP

MPLS

VPN

Network protocols

Python for automation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Cisco CCNP or Huawei HCIP

ITIL Foundation

Tools

SolarWinds

PRTG

SevOne

Zabbix

Netbrain

Cisco/Juniper/Arista devices

Job description

Company Introduction

We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets. Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day.

HKEX is a purpose‑driven company. Our commitment to the long‑term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: “To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all.”

Job Summary

The NOC Network Operations Engineer is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and supporting the organization’s network infrastructure to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and rapid incident response. This role operates within a 24×7 Network Operations Center (NOC) environment and plays a key part in safeguarding production stability, resolving network incidents, and coordinating with internal teams and external service providers.

Job Duties

Responsibilities

• Monitor network infrastructure, WAN/LAN links, firewalls, load balancers, and data center equipment using NMS/monitoring tools.
• Detect, analyze, and respond to network alerts and performance anomalies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve L1/L2 network issues within agreed SLAs.
• Perform initial diagnosis and enable escalation to L3 engineering teams when required.
• Maintain detailed incident records and ensure timely communication to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with network service providers and other parties on production support.
• Work in shift rotations (24×7 operations).

Operations & Maintenance

• Conduct routine health checks on network devices and critical circuits.
• Support planned maintenance activities, including network upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
• Assist in managing network assets, documentation updates, and configuration archives.
• Collaborate with vendors/telcos to resolve circuit or hardware issues.

Service Management

• Handle ServiceNow incidents, requests, and change tickets in accordance with ITIL processes.
• Participate in root‑cause investigations and assist in producing post‑incident reports.

Security & Compliance

• Monitor and respond to security‑related network events in coordination with the security team.
• Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and change control standards.
• Support audit exercises and maintain evidence for control checkpoints.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend enhancements to monitoring dashboards, alert thresholds, and operational workflows.
• Contribute to automation initiatives to reduce manual operational tasks.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and develop procedural runbooks.
• Adopt tools and systems such as JIRA and Confluence to enhance operation tasks and productivity.

Requirements

Education & Professional Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in network operations, NOC environment, or L1/L2 support roles.
• Previous experience in regulated environments, e.g. banking, financial institution, exchanges, is an added advantage, not a must.
• Holder of Cisco CCNP or equivalent (Huawei HCIP) is required.
• Holder of ITIL Foundation is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, MPLS, VPN, and network protocols.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco/Juniper/Arista network devices.
• Familiarity with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point) is a plus.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, SevOne, Zabbix, Netbrain.
• Basic understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
• Experience in programming with Python for network automation is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a mission‑critical environment.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork mindset.

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.

Location

HKEX - TKO

Shift

7x24 Shift (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Permanent