IT Security Analyst International FinTech Platform

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 companys 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 candidates 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.