Principal IT Lead (Information Security) (Ref: IT-ISNS-PITL-IS-CP)

• To lead enterprise technology strategy, architecture and operating models

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

• A minimum of 14 years’ relevant experience
  

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Information Security & Network Services, the appointee will mainly perform the following duties:

• To lead enterprise technology strategy, architecture and operating models across information security and network infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements and industry best practices

• To drive strategic technology programmes, including sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation and service governance

• To manage the technology portfolio, investment priorities, budgets and roadmaps, while promoting innovation through the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and automation

• To lead the response to major technology incidents and risk events, serving as the senior escalation point for stakeholder communications, regulatory engagement, root cause analysis and resilience improvement initiatives
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering or related disciplines

• A minimum of 14 years’ relevant experience, with proven leadership in large‐scale technology initiatives, technology operations, infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, application support, or enterprise technology management

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, information security governance, audit, risk management and compliance practices.

• Holder of certification on CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, ITIL, PMP certification an advantage

• Good command of English and Chinese languages, both spoken and written 
  

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  on or before 19 August 2026 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.

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