Senior Information Security Specialist

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work in a large organization

Prime location in the Central District

Chance to contribute to significant technology initiatives

Job summary

A major public-sector institution in Hong Kong seeks an experienced cybersecurity engineer. You will design and enhance operational security procedures, manage risk, and support technology modernization. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a prime location in Central District and the chance to work on significant security initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations.
• Hands-on experience with identity and access security technologies.
• Strong understanding of security standards and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, enhance, and maintain cybersecurity operational procedures.
• Track and evaluate emerging security technologies and threats.
• Act as a technical subject-matter expert for cybersecurity platforms.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a major public‑sector institution with a mandate to maintain financial system resilience and support long‑term market development. The organisation leads complex, multi‑year programmes involving regulatory operations, data platforms, and technology modernisation.

Job Description

• Work on enterprise‑grade security platforms with meaningful impact
• High visibility across infrastructure, applications, and security governance
• Design, enhance, and maintain cybersecurity operational procedures, covering areas such as vulnerability management, patching, monitoring, backup and disaster recovery, and security audits
• Act as a technical subject‑matter expert for cybersecurity platforms, supporting solution selection, implementation, optimization, and day‑to‑day operations
• Participate in system and security architecture design, SDLC activities, infrastructure planning, testing, documentation, and operational handover
• Support integration, administration, and troubleshooting of security platforms, including IAM / PAM and related controls
• Identify, investigate, and remediate security incidents and vulnerabilities, including vulnerability scanning analysis and penetration testing support
• Collaborate with application teams to securely onboard systems into Privileged Access Management (PAM) and identity‑related solutions
• Work closely with vendors, infrastructure teams, and business users to ensure security compliance, effective rollout, and adoption of security solutions
• Track and evaluate emerging security technologies and threats, providing recommendations for improvements and future enhancements

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, consulting, or enterprise security solution delivery
• Hands‑on experience with identity and access security technologies, such as:
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Secrets management or identity threat detection & response (ITDR)
• Strong understanding of security standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, and local/regional IT security policies
• Solid knowledge of enterprise IT environments, including operating systems, networks, databases, infrastructure, and cloud platforms
• Experience with cloud security and DevSecOps practices, exposure to tools such as Jenkins, Docker, or Kubernetes is an advantage
• Proven capability in system hardening, vulnerability remediation, patch management, and infrastructure security design
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to handle complex security challenges
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work in a large organization
• Prime location in the Central District with easy accessibility
• Chance to contribute to significant technology and security initiatives