Hong Kong Monetary Authority Hiring! Full Time Systems Analyst (Information Technology) – Security Specialist in Hong Kong - Ricebowl

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is charged with the responsibility for maintaining the stability and integrity of the monetary and financial systems of Hong Kong. There is now an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for the following position.

Systems Analyst (Information Technology) – Security Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the transition from classical encryption (e.g., RSA, ECC) to quantum-resilient standards, primarily through Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
• Enforce cloud-native security controls, including encryption, network segmentation, and secure API gateways
• Conduct regular risk assessments and automated scanning to identify and remediate cloud-specific vulnerabilities
• Use tools such as Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and SIEM to detect misconfigurations and lead root-cause analysis for security breaches
• Assist in red-blue teaming exercises to test the organization's defenses and identify vulnerabilities in collaboration with the DPO
• Serve as the administrator for various security tools, including User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, ensuring the proper configuration, maintenance, and fine-tuning to optimize security monitoring and incident response

Requirements

• University degree in computer science, information systems, information security, cyber security, or related fields
• At least 2 years of experience in information security services
• Strong understanding of classical cryptography (symmetric/asymmetric encryption, PKI)
• Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms and potentially quantum key distribution (QKD) technologies
• Experience with cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub) and container security (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Familiarity with AI-driven anomaly detection and using AI agents for automated context gathering during investigations
• Certification in AWS Certified Security, CCSP, CISSP, CISA, or Certified Ethical Hacker
• Self-driven and a good team player
• Good analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

Conditions of service

• Appointment will be made on fixed contract terms
• A competitive remuneration package will be offered, with flexibility to account for additional experience, qualifications, and leadership impact
• Fringe benefits include medical and dental coverage, paid annual leave, and contract-end gratuity