Principal IT Specialist (Project Support & Shared Services) (Ref: IT-INT-PS-PITS-LI)

The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. (HK Electric); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

HK Electric invites a Senior IT Specialist to join our IT Infrastructure team in Admiralty for a 2-year contract. You will implement and manage IT systems, cloud services and end-user computing platforms, while ensuring security, automation and performance optimisation across the enterprise.

You should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in identity, access management and Microsoft 365, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and excellent command of English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Identity, certificate, and access management, Microsoft 365, and Privileged Identity & Access Management.
• Certification in ITIL, PMP or related areas is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English and Chinese, both spoken and written.

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 ensure smooth system integration with enterprise applications.
• To support IT infrastructure-related projects, evaluate emerging technologies and mentor junior staff.

Job description

Lighting up the homes and businesses of Hong Kong since 1890, HK Electric has a long record of providing a safe and highly reliable electricity supply at a reasonable price to customers on Hong Kong and Lamma islands. Since 1997, its power supply reliability rating has been maintained at over 99.999% - one of the best records in the world.

A career in HK Electric is far more than a job. We provide promising and long-term career paths for our employees and enable them to grow with the Company, display their talents and achieve their aspirations.

Responsibilities

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 ensure 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
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: 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 two months from the application 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.