Cybersecurity Engineer (Contract) - Financial Services

A financial services organisation in Hong Kong seeks a dedicated Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance the resilience of financial systems and safeguard enterprise environments against evolving threats.

Key responsibilities:

As Cybersecurity Engineer, your role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

• Design and implement security controls across applications infrastructure and cloud environments
• Conduct vulnerability assessments penetration testing and risk analysis to identify and mitigate threats
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate security into system architecture and project lifecycles
• Monitor detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents with timely escalation and resolution
• Deploy and integrate cybersecurity solutions aligned with enterprise security policies and compliance standards
• Stay updated on cybersecurity trends tools and regulatory frameworks relevant to financial services

Candidate profile:

To excel in this role, you bring cybersecurity experience in regulated financial environments, hands-on security tool expertise, relevant certifications, strong stakeholder communication, and trilingual fluency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• 5+ years' cybersecurity engineering experience, ideally within financial services or other regulated environments
• Strong expertise in firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM platforms, and endpoint protection solutions
• Solid understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and secure software development practices
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent) are highly desirable
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in Cantonese and English; Mandarin proficiency is an advantage

About the company:

A financial institution known for its strong commitment to cybersecurity, employee well-being, and inclusive culture. It offers flexible working arrangements, supportive leadership, continuous learning opportunities, and a collaborative environment that values knowledge sharing, professional growth, and meaningful contribution.

Keywords: cybersecurity engineering, financial systems, security solutions, regulatory compliance, financial organisation

What’s next:

Build your cybersecurity career in a supportive, growth-focused financial institution. Apply now!