Principal IT Specialist (Project Supp & Shared Services) (Ref:IT-INT-PS-PITS-JD)

The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 430,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd invites applications for the Principal IT Specialist (Project Support & Shared Services) based in Admiralty, Hong Kong. You will lead the implementation and management of IT systems and cloud services while ensuring end-user computing platforms run reliably.

Reporting to the Principal IT Lead, the role requires strong analytical skills, English and Chinese proficiency, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related disciplines
• Identity, certificate, and access management (e.g. Microsoft AD, Entra ID, ADFS, ADCS, GPO)
• Microsoft 365 services (e.g. Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Forms)
• Privileged identity and access management (CyberArk)
• Certification in ITIL, PMP or any of the above areas an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good command of English and Chinese, both spoken and written
• Candidate with less relevant experience may be considered for the position of Senior IT Specialist.

Responsibilities

• To implement and manage various IT systems, cloud services and the end-user computing platform
• To oversee system upgrades, security, automation, and performance optimisation
• To maintain documentation and ensure system compliance
• To collaborate with other IT teams to maintain smooth system integration with enterprise applications
• To support IT infrastructure-related projects, evaluate emerging technologies and mentor junior staff

Skills

IT analytical skills

English & Chinese

Mentor junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft AD

Entra ID

ADFS

ADCS

GPO

Microsoft 365

CyberArk

Job description

Principal IT Specialist (Project Supp & Shared Services) (Ref:IT-INT-PS-PITS-JD)

Principal IT Specialist (Project Support & Shared Services)

Reporting to the Principal IT Lead, the appointee will mainly perform the following duties:

To implement and manage various IT systems, cloud services and the end-user computing platform

To oversee system upgrades, security, automation, and performance optimisation

To maintain documentation and ensure system compliance

To collaborate with other IT teams to maintain smooth system integration with enterprise applications

To support IT infrastructure-related projects, evaluate emerging technologies and mentor junior staff

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related disciplines

• Identity, certificate, and access management (e.g. Microsoft AD, Entra ID, ADFS, ADCS, GPO)
• Microsoft 365 services (e.g. Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Forms)
• Privileged identity and access management (e.g. CyberArk)

Certification in ITIL, PMP or any of the above areas an advantage

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good command of English and Chinese, both spoken and written

Candidate with less relevant experience may be considered for the position of Senior IT Specialist.

This is a 2-year contract position. Renewal of contract or appointment as a member of our permanent workforce is subject to the Company’s business needs and the performance of the individual.

Working Location: Admiralty

Applicants not invited for interview within one month from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All unsuccessful applications will be kept for six months after the date of this advertisement.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strictest confidence and used only for recruitment-related purposes in accordance with the laws and ordinance of the HKSAR.

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