Principal Systems Engineer - Assistant Vice President - Critical Services Delivery (Linux/Windo[...]

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join the Critical Services Delivery team. This role involves managing critical IT solution implementations and serving as a subject matter expert on technology to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will possess strong Linux and Windows server administration skills, along with a degree in Computer Science or a related field. The position offers opportunities for growth in IT management within the financial industry, and candidates should be prepared to work weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in Linux and/or Windows server administration.
• Familiar with IT security hardening practices.
• Willing to work on weekends for server setup and testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical IT solutions implementation.
• Interact with stakeholders on IT solutions design.
• Compile project and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to adopt modern technologies.
• Enhance internal processes through automation.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows server administration

Project management

IT security

Automation

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Multi-cloud technologies

Container orchestration

Backup and storage systems

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 Critical Services Delivery team is responsible for designing and building HKEX IT infrastructure for core mission critical systems. We strive for the highest IT standard by looking out for new technologies as well as continuous internal process automation and improvement.

Job Duties

Being a Principal Systems Engineer, you will work closely with the Critical Service Delivery Lead in managing critical IT solutions implementation. You will also play a subject matter expert (SME) role in providing IT technology expertise and guidance to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Interact with internal and external parties on IT solutions design, planning and execution.
• Play a role in project management such as tracking project deliverables timeline and exceptions.
• Compile project and technical documents such as project plan, technical specifications and test reports.
• Collaborate with the InfoSec/infrastructure engineering and support teams to adopt modern technologies, such as multi-cloud and container orchestration, to enhance manageability.
• Enhance internal processes by adopting automation.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information System or IT related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years of hands‑on experience in Linux and/or Windows server administration, troubleshooting and security hardening.
• Knowledge in other infrastructure systems such as private cloud, backup and storage is a plus.
• Willing to work on weekends for server setup and testing.
• Good team player with aspirations for IT management career development in top tier financial industry.

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

Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Contract