Information Security Manager

Job title: Information Security Manager

Company: CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT


Job description: Statistical Processing Systems SectionSalary: HK$83,150 per monthEntry Requirements: Candidates should have –
(a) a Bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT) from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
(b) at least one of the industry-recognised IT security certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP);
(c) at least twelve (12) years’ post-qualification IT experience, with at least six (6) years at managerial level [Notes (1) and (2)];
(d) at least three (3) years’ working experience in implementing Government IT project(s) [Notes (1) and (2)];
(e) working experience as independent information security consultant in conducting departmental security risk assessment and audit exercises for at least two (2) different Government Bureaux/Departments;
(f) at least three (3) years’ working experience in managing System Analysis and Design (SA&D), implementation and maintenance for IT systems using HTML5, CSS, Microsoft .NET framework, Internet/Intranet, PHP, XML, JSON and/or JavaScript, etc. and relational databases (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server) [Notes (1) and (2)];
(g) at least three (3) years’ working experience in procurement of IT equipment and services and contract management in the Government environment [Notes (1) and (2)]; and
(h) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [Note (3)].Note:(1) Candidates should state in detail on the application form their academic qualifications and relevant work experience including managerial duties, together with their detailed resumes, a copy of (a) academic transcripts; (b) graduation certificates; and (c) supporting documents of relevant work experience.
(2) Preference will be given to candidates who have (a) working experience in Knowledge Management Support System, Electronic Recordkeeping System and Big Data Analytics Platform ; and/or (b) valid Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
(3) For appointment purpose, ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 is accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.Duties: The Information Security Manager is mainly deployed on –
(1) providing specialist advice on the formulation of IT strategy and implementation of IT and application security policy and guidelines;
(2) participating in the overall planning, coordination, development, testing and implementation of IT systems;
(3) overseeing the design/implementation/enhancement of IT systems and providing other system support;
(4) liaising and coordinating with parties concerned, including users, contractors and other bureaux/departments, for development/enhancement/implementation of the IT systems;
(5) planning and managing outsourcing activities, including tendering, contract negotiation, contract management, quality assurance of deliverables, progress monitoring and service acceptance, etc. and managing the performance of outsourced contractors;
(6) managing in-house and contract IT staff to provide system maintenance and support services for IT systems and services;
(7) providing technical advice to outsourced contractors, in-house and contract IT staff and users;
(8) managing various administrative tasks; and
(9) performing other duties as may be required.Terms of Appointment: Successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for about 12 months. Further renewal of contract will be subject to the candidate’s performance and service needs.Fringe Benefits The eligibility for the annual leave, rest days, statutory holidays (or substitute holidays), maternity leave, paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with those provided for under the Employment Ordinance.
Upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period with consistently high standard of performance and conduct, the appointee will be granted a gratuity for the period of service. Such gratuity, plus any contribution by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme in respect of the appointee required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.How to apply: Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s website (https://www.csb.gov.hk). The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.For application submitted in person or by post, a completed application form, together with detailed resume, copies of certificates and transcripts in support of the academic qualifications and/or technical qualifications and employment proofs should reach the following contact address on or before the closing date for applications. Please specify “Application for the Position of Information Security Manager” on the envelope.On-line application can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau’s website (https://www.csb.gov.hk). Candidates who apply online should submit detailed resume, copies of certificates and transcripts in support of the academic qualifications and/or technical qualifications and employment proofs on or before the closing date for applications to the following contact address or to e-mail the required supporting documents to [email redacted, apply via Company website]. Please specify “Application for the Position of Information Security Manager” on the envelope or as the subject of the e-mail and the on-line application number should be quoted on the envelope or in the e-mail and the supporting documents.If applications are late or incomplete, or not made in the prescribed form, orsubmitted by fax or e-mail, or without copies of the required supporting documents, or if the required supporting documents are received after the closing date for application or are insufficient, such applications will NOT be considered.All applicants must provide clearly their personal Internet e-mail addresses on their application forms. Candidates who are invited to attend the selection interview will receive separate invitation(s) by email in about two to four weeks from the closing date for applications (applicants are responsible for ensuring that the provided e-mail addresses can receive the invitations). Those who do not receive any invitation to the selection interview can assume that their applications are unsuccessful.Contact Address: Statistical Processing Systems Section, Census and Statistics Department, 16/F, Wanchai Tower, 12 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Enquiry Telephone: 2582 4725
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy): 23/01/2025 23:59:00General Notes:(1) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(2) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirements irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(3) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(4) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(5) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the selection interview.
(6) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments” .
(7) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates to the below contact address or email these documents to [email redacted, apply via Company website].
(8) For submission of applications and/or supporting documents by post, the postmark date(s) on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission. To avoid unsuccessful delivery of mail items, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been paid before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. An applicant will bear any consequences arising from not paying sufficient postage.

Expected salary: HKD83150 per month

Location: Hong Kong

Job date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:48:45 GMT

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