Senior Information Technology Manager (Non-Civil Service Vacancy)

Starting Salary Range: HK$93,700 per month

Entry Requirements:

(a) a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or related discipline from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent;

(b) at least 12 years of post-qualification working experience in system administration, services support, planning, management and development of IT projects with at least five years at managerial/supervisory level;

(c) at least five years of experience in managing government IT project;

(d) met the language proficiency requirements of 'Level 2' [Note (2)] or above in Chinese Language and 'Level 3' [Note (3)] or above in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;

(e) sound knowledge and experience in design, development and maintenance of IT infrastructure and large-scale enterprise systems;

(f) solid understanding of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and/or Agile software development methodology;

(g) proven experience in IT projects outsourcing and development of requirement specifications;

(h) solid experience in managing IT professionals to support a sizable organisation with over 300 staff;

(i) experience in various managerial activities such as IT security management, disaster recovery planning, IT infrastructure improvement planning, formulation of guidelines, user training, IT asset management and procurement, quality control and assurance, helpdesk management;

(j) candidates who are holders of the following certificates or equivalent will be advantageous –
- Projects in Controlled Environments, version 2 (PRINCE2) Professional
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
- IBM Certified System Administrator/ Certified Lotus Professional – Notes and Domino
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate/ Expert of Windows Server
- Cisco Certified Network Associate/ Professional
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Oracle Certified Associate/ Professional of Java/ Oracle Database 12c/ MySQL Database
- Red Hat Certifications (RHCSA or RHCE)

(k) candidates who have experience or knowledge in using the following technologies/products will be advantageous –
IBM Notes and Domino R9, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Active Directory, VMware, Cisco switches/ routers, Avaya IP-PBX, Sophos SafeGuard LANCrypt, endpoint security software, anti-malware software, anti-spam appliance, firewall, iPhone/iPad, mobile device management system, Windows 10/11, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle 12c, MySQL, Java, JSP, Apache Tomcat, Spring MVC, PL/SQL, HTML5, Javascript, UML; and

(l) willing to work overtime and after normal office hours to minimize service interruption to users.

Notes:

(1) Applicants should have met the entry requirements on or before the closing date for application.

(2) For non-civil service appointment purpose, 'Grade E' in Chinese Language in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to 'Level 2' in Chinese Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

(3) For non-civil service appointment purpose, 'Grade C' in English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to 'Level 3' in English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

(4) Candidates will be required to attend a selection interview cum written test. Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the Office of the Communications Authority may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited.

Duties:

Senior Information Technology Manager will be mainly deployed to –

1. formulate, review and pursue IT strategies and implementation plans;
2. control IT-related expenditure, estimate and review IT related budget and prepare bids for Resource Allocation Exercises;
3. provide advisory and technical support services to the management and users;
4. devise, review and maintain IT management, infrastructure and procedural guidelines in compliance with the Government standards and liaise with OGCIO and other B/Ds for Government-wide IT initiatives;
5. oversee quality check and assurance of various project deliverables and IT operations;
6. oversee daily operation, job assignment, project management and adherence to the prevailing standards and guidelines;
7. assume the duties of the Deputy Departmental IT Security Officer to oversee the performance of IT security risk assessment and support the operation of the Information Security Incident Response Team;
8. negotiate with vendors and users over commitment of resources, problem resolution and strategic planning;
9. oversee the procurement, deployment, safekeeping and disposal of all IT assets; and
10. coordinate the resources management and staff deployment planning.

Terms of Appointment:

Successful candidate will be appointed on two-year non-civil service contract terms. Further renewal of contract will be subject to the candidate’s performance and the service needs of OFCA.

Fringe Benefits:

1. A gratuity may be granted if the contract is satisfactorily completed with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will be equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.
2. Rest days, statutory holidays, annual leave, maternity leave, paternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.

How to Apply:

Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres 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).

Completed application forms submitted by post should reach the contact address below on or before 14 December 2021, together with copies of (i) results of HKDSEE/HKCEE or equivalent examinations and qualification [See Note (2) and (3)]; and (ii) official transcripts and certificates of academic and professional qualifications obtained from institutions. Applicants should also provide a detailed account of their relevant experience in a prescribed Supplementary Information Sheet which can be downloaded from the OFCA webpage at https://www.ofca.gov.hk/en/about_us/job/index.html. Please specify on the envelope "Application for the post of Senior Information Technology Manger". To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to the Office of the Communications Authority and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as date of submission of application.

Applicants may also apply online through the Civil Service Bureau's website (https://www.csb.gov.hk). For applicants who apply on-line, they should submit copies of the required supporting documents and the Supplementary Information Sheet by post to the contact address below or send the scanned copies of the above to the e-mail address ( ) on or before 21 December 2021. The on-line application number should be quoted in the email or on the envelope and every page of the copies of supporting documents and the Supplementary Information Sheet.

Applications which are late or incomplete, or not made in the prescribed form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)], or submitted by fax or e-mail, or applications without attaching or with late submission of copies of the required supporting documents and the Supplementary Information Sheet after the specified deadline, may NOT be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for written test and/or selection interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for written test and/or selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Address and Enquiry Telephone: Personnel Registry, Office of the Communications Authority, 29/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong (Tel: 2961 6719 or 2961 6522)

Closing Date for Application:  14 December 2021

General 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 requirement 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 OFCA 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 written test and/or selection interview;
6. It is Government policy to place people with disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the written test and/or selection interview without being subject to any additional shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities and are 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".; and
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 with their applications.