Officer - Information Technology (Cyber Security) (Ref: IT/03/298)

Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) 香港考試及評核局 (考評局); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MPF benefits

Medical care

Dental care

Contract gratuity

Job summary

Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) invites an experienced IT security professional to join the cybersecurity team. The appointee will assist in delivering cybersecurity projects, develop security controls, and ensure ongoing compliance and monitoring across enterprise systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS, at least 5 years of IT security experience, familiarity with security technologies, and proficiency in both Chinese and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in IT/CS or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in IT or related fields.
• Familiar with market security technologies and implementing controls.
• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, standards, and regulations.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred.
• Can-do attitude, detail-oriented, well organized and presentable.
• Good oral and written communication in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering cybersecurity projects and compliance programs and support security platforms.
• Develop and implement security controls.
• Maintain security compliance and continuous monitoring.
• Support security enhancement programmes for systems.
• Perform risk assessment and security compliance checks on infrastructure at corporate level.

Skills

Security technologies

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Knowledge of security frameworks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred

Job description

Duties: The appointee will report to team manager and assist in delivering the cybersecurity project and operating the security solutions system. He/She ensures a quality delivery of IT security service by following the IT security policy and procedure, adopting industrial best practices, and complying with the selected standards and regulatory bodies, including:

(a) Assist the team in the implementation of cybersecurity projects & compliance programs, and support security related platforms;

(b) Develop and implement the security controls;

(c) Maintain systems’ security compliance and continuous security monitoring;

(d) Assist the team on the systems’ security enhancement programme; and

(e) Perform risk assessment and security compliance check on infrastructure in the corporate level.

Requirements:

(a) A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, related disciplines or related disciplines;

(b) At least 5 years of working experience in Information Technology or relevant working experience;

(c) Familiar with security technology in the market and with solid experience in implementing related security controls is preferred;

(d) Good knowledge and understanding of Information Security framework, standards and regulations;

(e) Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are preferred;

(f) Work with 'can-do' attitude, detail-oriented, well organized and presentable; and

(g) Good oral and written communication skills in both Chinese and English.

Employment Terms: The remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be on a fixed-term contract with contract-end-gratuity, MPF benefits, medical and dental care. Future employment may be offered on renewable contracts subject to performance and staffing needs.

Date for Application Review: 28 August 2026

Applications would be considered until the post is filled.

The HKEAA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided relating to employment will be kept confidential and used only for processing applications. For details, please refer to the Policy Statement on Equal Opportunities and the Personal Information Collection Statement on the HKEAA website (www.hkeaa.edu.hk).