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

  • Assist in managing the IT security agenda for clients, which includes adhering to strict requirements surrounding data protection, access, and resiliency.
  • Support regular client audits and surveys by reviewing existing controls.
  • Serve as a key resource for addressing client inquiries related to IT security and conducting client-facing reviews.
  • Collaborate with internal DevOps, Infrastructure, and Analyst teams to provide accurate responses and evidence for client requests.
  • Actively contribute to implementing security practices and controls within the company.
  • Work with the DevOps team to design and implement security measures specifically for the company's AWS application.
  • Identify necessary changes if any security gaps are found, prioritize, and design these changes in collaboration with the DevOps team and developers.

Academics and Experience

  • Background as a developer or infrastructure engineer, with exposure to network controls, gateways, and firewalls.
  • Held a similar role in the candidate's current position (Security or Network Analyst).

Key Skills

  • Strong IT Foundation: Deep understanding of core IT concepts, including network protocols, database management, and microservices architecture.
  • 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.
  • Cloud Infrastructure Experience: Proven experience in a cloud environment, particularly with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Hands-On Operational Skills: Proficient in using monitoring tools like Grafana for security analysis and incident response.
  • 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.
  • Excellent Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
  • Thorough Documentation: Proven ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation for security processes and systems.
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with a proactive and driven attitude.
  • Knowledge of Financial Markets: Not required.

Location

  • This is a full-time position based in Central, Hong Kong.
  Required Skills:

FinTech Security