Security Specialist

Company : Teksystems Hong Kong

Job Type : Full Time

Hong Kong

Job Description - Security Specialist

Blockchain Financial Platform
Security Ownership
Security Depth and Credibility

Our client, a financial organization in Hong Kong is hiring an IT Security Specialist to support the delivery and ongoing security of mission-critical platforms used across the local capital markets ecosystem. As part of its next phase of growth, it is launching a new blockchain-based platform, working closely with an external technology vendor.

This key hire will act as the internal security authority, responsible for accepting vendor delivery from a security perspective and ensuring the platform meets regulatory, operational, and risk requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform penetration testing, red teaming activities, and vulnerability assessments across systems, networks, applications, and new platforms.
Conduct internal security risk assessments and identify security, operational, and compliance gaps.
Act as the security lead during vendor delivery, reviewing architecture, designs, test results, and remediation activities.
Collaborate with external vendors on security assessments, audits, and follow-up remediation.
Propose and drive security mitigations, enhancements, and hardening measures across infrastructure and applications.
Participate in secure architecture design, solution research, and technical implementation activities.
Develop, update, and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines in line with regulatory expectations.
Support security awareness and best-practice adoption across technology and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements:

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience in cybersecurity consulting, security operations, solution delivery, or complex technology projects.
Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap.
Strong foundation across operating systems, networks, databases, and cloud environments.
Practical experience in system hardening, vulnerability management, and secure configuration.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk from technical, business, and end-user perspectives.
Confident communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Prior client-facing or consulting experience is highly advantageous.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISP, or OSCP are preferred.
Fluency in Cantonese is required.

Why This Role?

Exposure to financial market infrastructure.
Hands-on involvement in a blockchain-enabled platform supporting bond and debt securities workflows.
Opportunity to work closely with regulators, vendors, and senior stakeholders on high-impact security decisions.

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