Senior Project Engineer - Data Centre Operations

telstra; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Telstra is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead on-site data centre operations in Hong Kong, overseeing uptime, security, and service levels from Chun Kwong Street. This permanent full-time role emphasizes coordination with vendors and internal teams to deliver projects and resolve complex infrastructure issues.

The role requires strong experience in data centre environments, security compliance (ISO 27001, PCI DSS), and stakeholder management, with PMP/CDCP certifications highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in data centre, telecommunications, network operations or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of data centre security, compliance and operational best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• CDCP and/or PMP certifications are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across Hong Kong data centre sites, ensuring uptime, service levels, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate and resolve connectivity, cross-connect, and infrastructure issues impacting customers and services.
• Lead security uplift initiatives and maintain physical security controls, including access management, CCTV, and visitor management.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Telstra security standards.
• Partner with vendors, site providers, and internal stakeholders to deliver operational and project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement, incident response, root cause analysis, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Data centre operations

Security governance

Stakeholder management

Incident response

Vendor coordination

Project delivery

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

12 Oct 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Senior Project Engineer - Data Centre Operations

Job Summary

Job Description

The Opportunity

This role combines hands‑on site operations, security governance, and project delivery, with occasional participation in critical incident support in a mission‑critical environment.

This is a permanent full‑time role based in Chun Kwong St.

What You\'ll Do

• Oversee day-to-day operations across Hong Kong data centre sites, ensuring uptime, service levels, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate and resolve connectivity, cross‑connect, and infrastructure issues impacting customers and services.
• Lead security uplift initiatives and maintain physical security controls, including access management, CCTV, and visitor management.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Telstra security standards.
• Partner with vendors, site providers, and internal stakeholders to deliver operational and project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement, incident response, root cause analysis, and maintenance activities.

About You

• Experience in data centre, telecommunications, network operations, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of data centre security, compliance, and operational best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills.
• CDCP and/or PMP certifications are highly regarded.