Senior Information Technology Manager (Systems Administration) (ITO)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. 

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Information Technology Office:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Leading a team of IT professionals in the development, administration and operation of the University’s IT infrastructure and systems in the following areas:

   

  • Campus network and data communication, e.g. core network, subnets, cabling, Wi-Fi, firewall, VPN, etc.

  • Internet, Intranet, DNS and network load balancing;

  • VM and SAN infrastructure;

     

• Leading the team to provide smooth IT services, reliable server infrastructure, and efficient network operations;

• Overseeing servers and systems administration, with accountability for system services availability, performance, resilence and security controls;

• Assisting the IT Office in planning, formulating, and implementing relevant IT strategies, policies, and infrastructure projects to support the University’s developments; and

• Performing any other duties as assigned.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognized degree in computer science, Information Technology or related discipline;

• Substantial years of relevant experience in managing IT infrastructure, preferably with exposure in campus networking, Wi-Fi, server farms and storage;

• Solid and extensive experience in managing large-scale IT infrastructure projects;

• Hands-on experience in system implementation and technical support of enterprise solutions (e.g. NetIQ IAM, SharePoint, Exchange, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, IP phone systems);

• Profound leadership and ability to work under pressure;

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills; and

• Good communication skills in both English and Chinese.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

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