Technical Manager, Storage & Backup Solutions

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

Who are we?

We are the IT Division of HKJC, a vibrant community of over 1,500 dedicated professionals working collaboratively across Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

Our team is a diverse mix of individuals from various backgrounds, from all across the world. We embrace our humanity, recognizing that each of us brings unique strengths and perspectives. This diversity not only enriches our work environment but also drives our innovation and creativity as we strive to achieve our collective goals.

What do we do?

We design, build, and operate the technology that powers the Club. Our primary focus is on delivering the service that supports our hospitality, racing and wagering operations, to ensure that our customers and members enjoy exceptional experiences.

We also deliver the changes necessary to drive business growth through new products and services. And, we are committed to safeguarding the Club by protecting it from external threats, providing a secure and resilient technological environment.

The Job

• Design, set up, maintain and troubleshoot the overall production and non-production environment in the storage and backup domain.
• Monitor usage and performance of the storage and backup infrastructure.
• Optimise performance and usage of the storage and backup infrastructure
• Deliver storage and backup infrastructure requests in a timely manner for all environments
• Develop and maintain scripts for system administration and automation purposes in an operational environment with simplicity and sustainability
• Provide support and consultancy on storage and backup solutions, govern the standards, evaluate related technologies and communicate with stakeholders like governance boards and vendors
• Align personal development plan with business objectives and embrace the transformation to move the team/department forward
• Maintain product and services contract healthiness, update and refresh in a timely manner

About You

• University degree in computer science, engineering or related subject
• 6+ years of hands-on experience building and configuring enterprise-grade SAN storage (ideally with Dell EMC, HPE and NetApp)
• 6+ years of hands-on experience building and configuring an enterprise-grade backup solution (ideally with Networker and Veeam)
• Proven experience in Linux administration and scripting
• Proven experience in cloud infrastructure setup and integration
• Ability to work independently
• Strong verbal & written communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Excellent knowledge of storage architecture on SAN, NAS, and Object storage technologies
• Excellent knowledge of virtualisation, cloud‐based storage, server and automation technologies
• Excellent knowledge in scripting languages, such as PowerShell, BASH
• Excellent knowledge of automation practices and delivery
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience in SAN Storage administration
• Excellent knowledge of backup and recovery with multiple cloud providers
• Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration strategies
• Good knowledge of DB services
• Good knowledge of common and popular cloud services
• Knowledge of storage and backup automation workflow

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We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.