Senior Specialist (Cyber Security)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES OFFICE

Senior Specialist (Cyber Security)(Ref. 251104004-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be a member in the IT Security Team of the Network, Cyber Security & Access Control Services Section.  He/She will be required to:

(a) provide technical advice and consultancy on cyber security, and controls from an operational perspective to various teams in the Office and other units of the University;

(b) conduct security assessment on information systems to ensure policy compliance and provide recommendation on remediation for non-compliance issues;

(c) provide advisory service from a security perspective on IT projects/initiatives to ensure that security elements are taken into consideration of system and process design;

(d) conduct incident response and forensic investigation for security violations/breaches, and recommend solutions;

(e) lead security related projects to strengthen security architecture of the University;

(f) perform troubleshooting and provide technical support for information security solutions/infrastructure;

(g) provide non-office-hour standby/emergency support duties as and when required; and

(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline;

(b) have at least five years of relevant post-qualification working experience, including a minimum of three years of experience in providing cyber security consultancy and IT security risk assessment services to large organizations;

(c) be proficient in handling vulnerability management process including but not limited to report consolidation, solution recommendation, exception handling and pen-test coordination;

(d) have extensive experience in using various security scanning tools on technical assessment;

(e) have proven experience in delivering training on cyber security related topics and policy review;

(f) demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

(g) be capable of leading projects or operation with minimum supervision;

(h) be proactive and able to perform well under pressure; and

(i) be proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management).  The closing date for application is 18 November 2025.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

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