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Principal Systems Engineer - Assistant Vice President - Critical Services Delivery (Linux/Windows) - 12 months Contract

CompanyHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)
LocationChina
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 6, 2026
About The Company
HKEX Group is a global exchange group, operating dynamic and integrated financial markets in Asia and Europe. From our home in the financial hub of Hong Kong and an additional base in London, we provide world-class facilities for trading and clearing securities and derivatives in Equities, Commodities, Fixed Income and Currency. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of Chinese and international capital flows, Hong Kong has long been Connecting China with the World. With the accelerated opening-up of China’s capital markets, HKEX continues to be at the forefront of this historic transition, which we believe will Shape the Global Market Landscape.
About the Role

Company Introduction:

We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets.
Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day.

HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary:

The Critical Services Delivery team is responsible for designing and building HKEX IT infrastructure for core mission critical systems. We strive for the highest IT standard by looking out for new technologies as well as continuous internal process automation and improvement.

Job Duties:

Being a Principal Systems Engineer, you will work closely with the Critical Service Delivery Lead in managing critical IT solutions implementation. You will also play a subject matter expert (SME) role in providing IT technology expertise and guidance to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Interact with internal and external parties on IT solutions design, planning and execution.
  • Play a role in project management such as tracking project deliverables timeline and exceptions.
  • Compile project and technical documents such as project plan, technical specifications and test reports.
  • Collaborate with the InfoSec/infrastructure engineering and support teams to adopt modern technologies, such as multi-cloud and container orchestration, to enhance manageability.
  • Enhance internal processes by adopting automation.

Requirement:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information System or IT related disciplines.
  • Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in Linux and/or Windows server administration, troubleshooting and security hardening.
  • Knowledge in other infrastructure systems such as private cloud, backup and storage is a plus.
  • Willing to work on weekends for server setup and testing.
  • Good team player with aspirations for IT management career development in top tier financial industry.

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.

Location:

HKEX - TKO

Shift:

Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Contract
Key Skills
Linux Server AdministrationWindows Server AdministrationSecurity HardeningMulti-cloudContainer OrchestrationAutomationProject ManagementIT Infrastructure DesignTroubleshootingTechnical Documentation
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringFinance & AccountingManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Manage the implementation of critical IT solutions and serve as a subject matter expert for infrastructure design and execution. Collaborate with security and engineering teams to adopt modern technologies like multi-cloud and automation to enhance system manageability.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
2112
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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