Network Engineer

Your Role:

• Deployment and Migration of Network Infrastructure
  • Execute network deployments according to the approved implementation plan, including installation and configuration of firewalls and switches.
  • Manage the migration of the current P-like environment to the new data center facility, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
  • Validate connectivity and interoperability with existing systems and networks.
• Configuration and Firmware Management
  • Perform L2/L3 network configuration, including routing, VLAN setup, and firewall policy implementation.
  •  Apply firmware updates, bug fixes, and ensure compliance with HKEX security standards.
  • Document all configuration changes and maintain version control.
• System Integration and Testing
  • Conduct integration activities to ensure seamless operation with current systems and networks.
  • Perform acceptance testing to validate network performance, security compliance, and operational readiness.
  • Provide detailed test results and remediation plans for any identified issues.
• Documentation and Operational Reporting
  • Maintain comprehensive records of all installation, configuration, migration, and testing activities.
  • Produce implementation reports, including change logs, test outcomes.
  • Prepare weekly progress updates and final project summary reports.
• On-Site Support and Stabilization
  • Deliver hands-on technical assistance during production rollout and post-implementation stabilization.
  • Ensure availability during weekends and non-office hours to meet critical project milestones.
  • Respond promptly to any issues arising during the stabilization phase.
• Coordination and Compliance
  • Collaborate closely with HKEX internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure timely execution of tasks.
  • Adhere to HKEX’s IT governance, change management, and security protocols throughout the engagement.
  • Participate in project meetings and provide technical input for decision-making.

How to be succeed:

• An experienced IT network infrastructure professional responsible for providing network deployment, migration, and integration activities to support HKEX’s resilience and security standards.
• Ability to adhere to HKEX policies, procedures, and change management processes within a regulated environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends and non-office hours, including 24x7 on-call standby as required by project timelines.
• University degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network implementation and operational support. Experience in the banking or financial industry is an advantage.
• Strong hands-on experience in deploying network services and troubleshooting large-scale network infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of network technologies, including but not limited to routing & switching, SDN, multicast, Wi-Fi, DDI and network security.
• Professional certifications, such as CCIE or CCNP or HCIE or vendor-specific security certifications, are an advantage.
• Exposure to risk management and audit processes from a networking perspective; strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Cantonese and English is required; Mandarin is an advantage.

4) Brief Project Detail: 
HKEx requests the on-site secondment support for 6 months for the DC relocation project. The core scope encompasses the provision of professional services engineer resources to deliver hands-on technical support for the data center relocation project, supporting HKEX resilience, system uptime, and continual improvement. These activities extend across the deployment of enterprise-grade network infrastructure, along with integration into existing networks. The engineer will manage the migration of the current P-like environment to the new facility, perform hardware installation and setup, firmware updates, and network configuration tasks. Additional responsibilities include system integration and acceptance testing, comprehensive documentation and reporting, on-site support during production rollout and post-implementation stabilization, and coordination with HKEX stakeholders and third-party service providers to ensure timely delivery and adherence to IT and security standards.