Duties

The appointee will be required to: 

(a) setup and administer IT infrastructure including PCs, networks, servers and security systems of the Laboratory;

(b) provide IT support to the Laboratory’s researchers, administrative and marketing activities;

(c) assist in formulation and implementation of IT policies, guidelines, operation procedures and other IT-related documentation of the Laboratory;

(d) implement and support various web-based database applications;

(e) provide on-going support and maintenance of IT applications, system enhancement and networking support to ensure service stability and availability;

(f) liaise with internal and external parties to ensure the provision of quality IT services;

(g) work at different sites occasionally, including but not limited to PolyU’s campus, external venues for conferences and exhibitions; and

(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Centre Director of the Laboratory and/or his/her delegates from time to time.

The appointee may be required to work beyond normal office hours for IT troubleshooting and technical support. 

Qualifications 

Applicants should:

(a) have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline;

(b) possess at least three years’ post-qualification work experience;

(c) have a proven track record of managing network devices, such as firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, unified communication manager, VPN gateways and voice gateways, etc.;

(d) have experience in managing and maintaining operating systems and hardware for Windows and Macs as well as audio visual equipment;

(e) preferably have experience in using the following technologies: mobile IDE tools (React Native, Vue, Cordova), web standards (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Ajax), programming languages (Java, Objective-C, Swift, Python), data integration/API (databases, Node.js, REST, JSON), and application with large data structures using NoSQL (ELK, MongoDB);

(f) be proficient in managing Microsoft OS and virtualised environments, and server applications such as MS AD, MS Exchange, Veeam and Backup Exec ;

(g) be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English and Chinese; and

(h) have strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Applicants with less experience may be considered for the post of Technical Officer. 

Remuneration 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. 

Application  

Please send a completed application form, together with a detailed curriculum vitae, by clicking 立即申請 . Application form can be downloaded from https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/form/hrformaidlab.docx. Consideration of applications will commence in mid-September 2020 until the position is filled. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment related purpose. The Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/aff-ass/AiDLab/PICSAiDLab.pdf.

The AiDLab is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.