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Hongkong Post is advertising the following non-civil service contract managerial position:

Posting Date: 2 February 2026

SYSTEM ANALYST (SECURITY OPERATION)

(Around $810,000 per annum + gratuity)

Major responsibilities:

• To lead the Security Operation Team in monitoring, detecting, analysing and responding to cybersecurity incidents and threats;
• To support and maintain the normal operation of various cybersecurity tools and platforms, such as SIEM, EDR, NDR, IDS, IPS, SOAR, and ensure that they are properly configured and optimised for effective threat detection and response;
• To design, procure, install and deploy new cybersecurity solutions and services;
• To manage day-to-day cybersecurity alerts, control false positive rates and instance response to anomalies and potential threats, and serve as the primary contact point for high-severity cybersecurity incidents;
• To lead and orchestrate the entire cybersecurity incident response process, from detection and containment to eradication and recovery, in technical aspect;
• To participate in cybersecurity threat hunting activities and identify hidden threats potentially overlooked by automated tools;
• To facilitate knowledge transfer among team members to maintain the performance of the team;
• To prepare, review and update documentation, including procedures, manuals, standards, periodic reports and investigation reports;
• To handle enquiries and complaints; and
• To undertake any other tasks assigned by supervisors.

Requirements:

• A Hong Kong bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT) or Computer Studies, or equivalent;
• Level 2 (Grade E before 2007) or above in both Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B before 2007) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;
• A minimum of 5 years’ full-time post-qualification work experience in the IT field, of which a minimum of 3 years should be in cybersecurity related areas, with strong knowledge of network security, application security, cloud security, endpoint protection, etc.;
• Solid hands-on experience in the following areas: security risk management, security solutions, and attack/defense techniques on common IT technology, such as Linux/Windows, Active Directory, mobile technology, cloud computing, network/application firewalls, IDS/IPS, load balancers, SSL VPN, end-point protection suites, DLP, DDoS, APT, encryption technologies, ransomware and cybersecurity standards;
• Proficient in at least one of the following areas: (1) operating SIEM or cybersecurity tools, especially Splunk or Elastic SIEM; (2) providing first/second line support for security operation centres (SOCs) or cybersecurity teams; and (3) handling security incident response activities, such as investigation, containment, eradication and remediation;
• Preference will be given to holders of Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) / Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) / Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) / Certified Information Security Professional (CISP) / Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) / Practical SOC Analyst Associate (PSAA);
• Good interpersonal and persuasive skills in managing multiple stakeholders to adopt cybersecurity solutions effectively to meet operational targets;
• Good oral and written communication skills in both Chinese and English; and
• Diligent with great initiative and good analytical and problem solving abilities.

Terms of appointment:

• 2-year contract;
• Monthly salary $58,485;
• Discretionary performance pay up to about 1 month’s salary in every six months;
• 14 days’ annual leave; and
• Gratuity payable plus Hongkong Post’s MPF contributions equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.

How to apply:

• Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk) before 6:00 p.m. on 13 February 2026 (Hong Kong Time).
• Applicants are required to submit copies of (1) academic qualifications (including copies of certificates and transcripts showing the results achieved in Chinese and English languages); and (2) a resume with career history as well as relevant skills in chronological order and a detailed description of the duties of previous and present employment by email to recruitment@hkpo.gov.hk on or before 20 February 2026. Please specify “Application for the post of System Analyst (Security Operation)” and your online application number in the email subject line.
• Your application will NOT be considered if:
  1. it is late or incomplete;
  2. the application form is submitted in person, by post, by fax or email;
  3. you fail to provide the information required in the prescribed application form;
  4. it is submitted without copy of supporting documents as required; or
  5. it is not clear from the information provided that you have met the entry requirements for this position.
• Towards the application deadline, our online system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your online application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.
• Successful candidates are expected to assume duties in June 2026. Those who are not invited for interview within 8 weeks from the closing date for application should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Notes:

• Candidates appointed must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
• 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 requirements irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 the recruitment examination and/or interview.
• 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 the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities 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”.
• 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 by email to recruitment@hkpo.gov.hk.
• For enquiry, please call 2120 2549.
• Posting Date: 2 February 2026