Lead Technical Specialist, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
Hong Kong, Kowloon City

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

The GCIO team at HSBC plays a critical role in supporting the bank's operations, focusing on innovation, reliability, and security. As a Lead Technical Specialist, you will oversee IBM Z mainframe systems' operation and maintenance, leading a team to implement resilience strategies and enhance operational efficiency.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of IBM Z mainframe systems and storage technology to ensure high availability and performance
develop and implement resilience strategies, including disaster recovery plans, high-availability configurations, and failover mechanisms to minimize downtime
lead a team of mainframe engineers, providing technical guidance and mentoring to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency
monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and implement proactive measures to prevent system failures
design and maintain robust backup and recovery processes for z/OS and DS8000 environments to ensure data integrity and business continuity
collaborate with cross-functional teams to sustain the operations of the mainframe ecosystem
manage system upgrades, patches, and migrations while maintaining strict adherence to security and compliance standards
implement automation tools and scripts to streamline repetitive tasks and improve system resilience
conduct regular risk assessments and resilience audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions
provide 24/7 on-call support for critical incidents and coordinate rapid response to system outages or performance issues

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
advanced degree preferred
experience managing IBM mainframe z/OS systems, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
proven track record of designing and implementing resilience strategies, such as disaster recovery and high-availability solutions
strong knowledge of z/OS system administration and problem diagnosis
extensive expertise in DS8000 and tape storage technology, including configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting
experience with mainframe infrastructure software (e.g., JES2, SMPE, RACF, CA1, SMS, GDPS, etc)
proficiency in automation tools (e.g., REXX, CLIST) and scripting for mainframe environments
excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on proactive risk management and system optimization
strong leadership and communication skills to manage teams and collaborate with stakeholders
ability to work under pressure and provide effective solutions during critical system incidents

What we offer:

Flexible working
opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment
workplace fostering continuous professional development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 25, 2025

Expiration:
October 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Lead Technical Specialist

HSBC

Location:Hong Kong, Kowloon City

Category:IT - Administration

Contract Type:Employment contract