Senior Information Officer, ITSC

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.
Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Applications are now invited for the following post:
Senior Information Officer
Information Technology Services Centre
(Post Ref.: 26/196)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for UNIX and Linux system administration and support including system setup, configuration, related third party software installation, patch upgrades, system monitoring and health check
• Conduct regular security vulnerability scanning, execute server hardening, implement security patches, manage SSL/TLS certificates, and audit system logs
• Manage server capacity, data backups, performance monitoring, system fault diagnosis, and troubleshoot for systems and applications
• Develop and maintain diverse web stacks, container technologies, and hosting environments, such as PHP, Node.js, Python, Go, Docker/Podman, MySQL, and MariaDB
• Assist in server management, script development, routine system maintenance, and performance tuning
• Work in shifts and irregular hours as required
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information System or related disciplines
• At least 2-3 years of working experience in UNIX / Linux server administration and operating system hardening
• Hands-on experience in script programming such as Linux shell scripts or Python
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A good knowledge and relevant experience in the setup, operation and technical support of virtual machines and containers will be advantageous
• Candidates with less experience will be considered as Information Officer
• Fresh graduates are welcome

Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at the relevant rank.

Salary and Fringe Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

Application Procedure (online application only)
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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.