Principal IT Specialist (System Infrastructure) (Ref: IT-INT-SI-PITS-CT)

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Principal IT Lead, the appointee will mainly perform the following duties:

• To implement and manage servers, virtualisation platform, and data storage and backup systems
• To oversee system upgrades, security, automation, and performance optimisation
• To maintain documentation and ensure system compliance
• To collaborate with other IT teams to ensure smooth system integration with enterprise applications
• To support IT infrastructure-related projects, evaluate emerging technologies and mentor junior staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related disciplines
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Server OS (e.g. Microsoft Windows Server, Redhat Linux)
  • Data storage and backup platforms (e.g. Huawei, Veeam, EMC)
  • Monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds)
  • Server Security (e.g. Trendmicro, Illumio)
• Certification in ITIL, PMP or any of the above areas an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good command of English and Chinese, both spoken and written

Candidate with less relevant experience may be considered for the position of Senior IT Specialist.

This is a 2-year contract position. Renewal of contract or appointment as a member of our permanent workforce is subject to the Company’s business needs and the performance of the individual.

Working Location: Admiralty

Application:

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume (in PDF format) with details of qualification, experience, present and expected salaries, and contact number to the Human Resources Division, The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. at [email redacted, apply via company website] on or before 17 December 2025 and quote the reference number in your application. Please also visit our website to know more about our Company http://www.hkelectric.com.

Applicants not invited for interview within one month from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All unsuccessful applications will be kept for six months after the date of this advertisement.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strictest confidence and used only for recruitment-related purposes in accordance with the laws and ordinance of the HKSAR.