INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES OFFICE

Specialist (Cyber Security) (Ref. 250228013)

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 measures and controls from an operational perspective to various development teams in the University;

(b) coordinate and conduct security assessments for information systems to ensure compliance with established security policies and provide recommendations for remediation of non-compliance issues;

(c) handle and investigate cyber security incidents and events to protect the University’s IT assets;

(d) conduct research on emerging technologies in the field of cyber security and provide technical recommendations and industrial best practices for management’s considerations;

(e) organise and conduct information security awareness training programmes for staff and students;

(f) collaborate in application and infrastructure development projects to ensure adequate security measures are implemented while meeting business needs;

(g) provide after-office-hour standby and 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 field;

(b) preferably two years of relevant working experience in providing cyber security consultancy and IT security risk assessment services to large organisations;

(c) be proficient in handling vulnerability management process including and 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 proficient communication skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;

(g) be capable to work independently as well as work collaboratively in a team;

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

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

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.

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 (website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general). The closing date for application is 28 March 2025. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.