Post: Information Technology Manager (Network and Security) (Non-Civil Service Vacancy)

Starting Salary Range: HK$77,800 - $82,800 per month, depending on qualifications and experience

Entry Requirements^Note(1):

1. Candidates should have -
   

   (i) a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or related discipline from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent;

   (ii) met the language proficiency requirements of ‘Level 2’ [Note (2)] or above results in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;

   (iii) at least six (6) years relevant post-qualification full-time IT working experience, of which two (2) years must be in a similar post and in a comparable capacity;

   (iv) at least four (4) years of full-time experience in managing projects of IT systems, including the implementation, maintenance and administration of network/security facilities such as network and web application firewall, virtual private network, network load balancer, router, switch, wireless network, end-point security, anti-malware, anti-spam, etc. for the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“the Government”) or other sizable organisations (e.g. with more than 300 employees);

   (v) at least four (4) years of full-time experience in IT security management (security risk assessment and audit, penetration test, security document review, security awareness training, implementation of security systems and safeguards, information security incident handling and hands-on experience with the Government Security Requirements such Security Regulations, Baseline IT Security Policy (S17), IT Security Guidelines (G3) and their compliance, etc.) for the Government or other sizable organisations (e.g. with more than 300 employees); and

   (vi) valid certificates of Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM).

2. Candidates should have knowledge and experience in IT infrastructure, application development, system support and project management.
3. Candidates should be customer-oriented, able to perform under pressure, willing to work after office hours and occasionally working on an on-call basis as required.
4. Candidates who are holders of the following certificates or equivalent will be advantageous –

   (i) Projects in Controlled Environments, version 2 (PRINCE2) Professional;

   (ii) Project Management Professional (PMP);

   (iii) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and/or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP); and

   (iv) Information Security Management System (ISMS) (e.g. ISO 27001).

5. Candidates who have experience in using the following technologies/products will be advantageous –

   (i) Network equipment/technologies such as Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN)/Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), HA Proxy, Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), etc.;

   (ii) Network monitoring/management products such as Zabbix, PRTG, etc.;

   (iii) Security systems/technologies such as Container/Docker, Content Delivery Network (CDN), IEEE 802.1X, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), etc.; and

   (iv) Mobile Devices Security.

Duties:

Information Technology Manager (Network and Security) will be mainly responsible for –

1. managing the network infrastructure team to complete jobs of the network stream and any other IT network related duties;
2. managing the IT security team to complete jobs of the IT security stream and any other IT security related duties;
3. enforcing the compliance with the best practices, regulations, policies and guidelines of the Government on IT security;
4. performing and leading the in-house security assessment and security awareness training, managing security assessment and audit service as well as compliance audit/check by external parties;
5. reviewing and executing tasks under the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP);
6. acting as the security architect in providing security advices to support business requirements;
7. providing support for security incidents;
8. engaging and collaborating with stakeholders to meet the business objectives; and
9. handling various administrative tasks.

Notes:

(1) Applicants should have met the entry requirements on or before the closing date for application.

(2) For non-civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

(3) Candidates will be required to attend a selection interview cum written test. Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, OFCA may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited.

Terms of Appointment:

Successful candidates will be appointed on two-year non-civil service contract (NCSC) terms. Further renewal of contract will be subject to the candidate’s performance and service needs.

Fringe Benefits:

1. A gratuity may be granted if the contract is satisfactorily completed with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will add up to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.
2. Rest days, statutory holidays, annual leave, maternity leave, paternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.

How to Apply:

Application forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centre of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department.  The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's website (https://www.csb.gov.hk). 

Completed application forms submitted in person or by post should reach the contact address below on or before the closing date for application together with copies of (i) letter on result of HKDSE/ HKCEE or results of equivalent examinations [See Note (2)]; (ii) official transcripts and certificates of academic and professional qualifications obtained from institutions; and (iii) proof of current and previous employment record. Applicants should attach a separate sheet to the application form setting out their employment record, as well as a detailed account of their relevant experience and skills in a prescribed Supplementary Information Sheet which can be downloaded from the OFCA webpage at https://www.ofca.gov.hk/en/about_us/job/index.html. Those who do not provide the separate employment record and the completed Supplementary Information Sheet may not be considered for interview. Please specify on the envelope "Application for the post of Information Technology Manager (Network and Security)". To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to the Office of the Communications Authority and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage.

Applicants may also apply online through the Civil Service Bureau's website (https://www.csb.gov.hk).  Applications submitted by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.  For applicants who apply on-line, they should submit copies of the required supporting documents and the separate sheet on employment record by post to the contact address below or send the scanned copies of the above to the e-mail address (recruit-ncsc@ofca.gov.hk) on or before 10 February 2025.  The on-line application number should be quoted on the envelope and copies of supporting documents or quoted in the e-mail sent.

Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for written test and/or selection interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for written test and/or selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Address and Enquiry Telephone: Personnel Registry, Office of the Communications Authority, 29/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong (Tel: 2961 6719 or 2961 6522)

Closing Date for Application:  3 February 2025

General Notes:

1. Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise;
2. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race;
3. Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment.  Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service.  Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service;
4. The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made;
5. Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing.  In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend written test and/or interview;
6. It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible.  If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the written test and/or selection interview without being subject to any additional shortlisting criteria.  Applicants who have declared disabilities and are found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former.  The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet "Employ People Based on Their Abilities - Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities" which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under "Administration of the Civil Service - Appointments"; and
7. Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications.  They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates with their applications.