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Assistant Computer Officer

11/27/2025

The appointee will be responsible for the administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of HKIX security systems, as well as developing and implementing information security systems. Additional duties include handling information security incidents and preparing security guidelines, procedures, and policies.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
A comprehensive research university with a global vision, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) embraces internationalisation in its education and research, with a view to achieving excellence and gaining recognition for the University as a global leader. The first student exchange program at the University was launched in 1965 with the University of California system. Today, CUHK has formal partnerships with over 450 institutions around the world, ranging from teaching and research collaborations to faculty and student exchanges, apart from joining a number of international associations to facilitate academic exchange. Serving as its international relations arm, the Office of Academic Links (OAL) promotes and facilitates the internationalisation of CUHK in its research, teaching and learning programmes so as to seek recognition for the University as a leader on the global stage.
About the Role

Information Technology Services Centre
Assistant Computer Officer
Hong Kong Internet eXchange (HKIX) is a self-financed unit of the University. Its main business is to provide interconnecting services to different networks on the Internet. HKIX is looking for a suitable candidate to join the HKIX Team to develop, implement, operate and support its information security programmes. The appointee will be responsible for (a) administration, monitoring and troubleshooting of HKIX security systems; (b) developing and implementing information security systems; (c) handling information security incidents; (d) preparing security guidelines, procedures and policies; (e) liaising and co-ordinating with vendors and suppliers; and (f) performing other duties as assigned.
 

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Information Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent disciplines; (ii) at least 2 years’ relevant work experience in information security services or related fields; (iii) practical experience in dealing with information security incidents, security vulnerabilities and threat detection systems; (iv) proven knowledge and work experience in cybersecurity technologies including Firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, MDM, IAM, MFA, DLP, DRP, Vulnerability scanning and Penetration Testing; (v) familiarity with network monitoring tools, traffic analysis, TCP/IP protocols, Internet routing, ITIL concepts and project management; (vi) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and (vii) excellent organisational, communication, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills, and the ability to work independently to meet project deadlines with minimal supervision. Possession of CISSP, CISP, CISA, CISM or equivalent certificates is preferred. 
 

Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
 

[Those who have responded to the previous advertisement for the same post (Ref. 250001S8) need not re-apply.]
 

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the posts above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Key Skills
Information SecurityCybersecurityIncident HandlingSecurity SystemsFirewallsSIEMIDS/IPSEDRMDMIAMMFADLPDRPVulnerability ScanningPenetration TestingNetwork MonitoringTraffic Analysis
Categories
TechnologySecurity & SafetyData & Analytics
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