About this role
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
IT Security Analyst - International FinTech Platform
Job Description:
Company Overview
- Our client is the first industry-supported financial network for private banks and wealth management firms, facilitating access to issuers of structured products. Their transaction network enables buy-side firms to price and place orders for these products.
- The application suite is built natively on AWS, incorporating both infrastructure and managed services. It employs top-tier design patterns (microservice architecture in containers, orchestrated by Kubernetes).
- You will gain hands-on experience with a well-established financial technology company and work alongside a dynamic team across various disciplines.
Responsibilities
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Assist in managing the IT security agenda for clients, which includes adhering to strict requirements surrounding data protection, access, and resiliency.
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Support regular client audits and surveys by reviewing existing controls.
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Serve as a key resource for addressing client inquiries related to IT security and conducting client-facing reviews.
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Collaborate with internal DevOps, Infrastructure, and Analyst teams to provide accurate responses and evidence for client requests.
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Actively contribute to implementing security practices and controls within the company.
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Work with the DevOps team to design and implement security measures specifically for the company's AWS application.
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Identify necessary changes if any security gaps are found, prioritize, and design these changes in collaboration with the DevOps team and developers.
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Academics and Experience
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Background as a developer or infrastructure engineer, with exposure to network controls, gateways, and firewalls.
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Held a similar role in the candidate's current position (Security or Network Analyst).
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Key Skills
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Strong IT Foundation: Deep understanding of core IT concepts, including network protocols, database management, and microservices architecture.
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Advanced Security Knowledge: Strong awareness and hands-on experience with key security topics such as gateways, firewalls, cloud computing, authentication methods (OAuth, certificates), encryption, and modern cybersecurity practices.
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Cloud Infrastructure Experience: Proven experience in a cloud environment, particularly with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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Hands-On Operational Skills: Proficient in using monitoring tools like Grafana for security analysis and incident response.
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Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Excellent understanding of the SDLC, including experience with Agile methodologies and various testing frameworks to ensure security is integrated throughout the development process.
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Excellent Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
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Thorough Documentation: Proven ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation for security processes and systems.
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Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with a proactive and driven attitude.
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Knowledge of Financial Markets: Not required.
Location
- This is a full-time position based in Central, Hong Kong.
Required Skills
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FinTech
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Security