Senior Network Manager - AVP - Network Engineering - IT

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) seeks a Senior Network Manager to lead the design, delivery and transformation of its enterprise, data centre, cloud and market infrastructure networks. The role ensures highly available, secure and scalable services while driving automation, AI adoption and operational excellence to support HKEX's strategic objectives.

You will lead design, implementation, migration, and support activities, manage budgets and vendors, and mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in network infrastructure engineering and operations.
• 5+ years in a leadership/management role.
• Experience designing, implementing and supporting large-scale enterprise networks.
• Strong knowledge of OSPF, BGP, VXLAN/EVPN, and security technologies.
• Hands-on IaC and automation with Python, Ansible, APIs, Terraform, and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Lead network design, implementation and migration activities.
• Oversee major infrastructure projects, budgets, vendors and risks.
• Ensure high availability, performance and security of network services.
• Drive network automation and AI-enabled operations.
• Mentor network engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, security, and operations.

Skills

Network design

Team leadership

Network automation

Security architecture

Vendor management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Python

Ansible

APIs

Terraform

PowerShell

AIOps platforms

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:

Senior Network Manager will lead the design, delivery and transformation of HKEX's enterprise, data centre, cloud, and market infrastructure networks. He/ She will also ensure highly available, secure, resilient, and scalable network services while driving automation, AI adoption, and operational excellence to support HKEX's strategic objectives.

Job Duties:

Lead network design, implementation, migration, and support activities. Manage major infrastructure projects, budgets, vendors, and risks. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of network services. Drive network automation using Python, Ansible, APIs, and AI technologies. Oversee incident management, problem resolution, and service improvement. Develop network standards, architecture roadmap, and operational procedures. Manage and mentor network engineers and project teams. Collaborate with business, application, security, and operations stakeholders. Support regulatory, audit, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in network infrastructure engineering and operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale enterprise, data centre, and mission-critical network environments.
• Strong technical expertise in:
  • Layer 2 / Layer 3 Networking
  • OSPF, BGP, Multicast
  • VXLAN / EVPN
  • Firewall technologies
  • IPS/IDS, DDoS Protection, Network Access Control, DNS
  • Load Balancing
• Hands-on experience in Network Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and AIOps technologies using Python, Ansible, APIs, Terraform, PowerShell, and AI-enabled operational platforms.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale infrastructure transformation, data centre migration, cloud adoption, and network modernization projects.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills, capable of leading cross-functional initiatives involving infrastructure, security, application, and business teams.
• Extensive vendor management experience, including contract negotiation, service performance management, resource governance, and solution evaluation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with: Experience working in financial services, exchanges, banking, or other highly regulated and mission-critical environments is highly preferred.
• 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: Permanent

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metals Exchange. As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets. HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all. Discover the latest career opportunities and programmes at HKEX. Unauthorised access or use is prohibited. HKEX reserves the right to take appropriate action against any offenders.