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 Department

The IT Infrastructure and Platform Operations Department is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the infrastructure that supports the Club’s IT systems, and leads the Service Management capabilities that ensure the smooth running of these systems.

This department ensures that all technological resources operate efficiently and effectively to support business objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Design and operate processes and controls that ensure IT service availability, performance, and resilience are aligned with business expectations.
• Manage the 24x7 IT Operations Centre.
• Manage the Club’s exploitation of the public cloud.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of the Club’s IT network and the technology within our data centres.
• Provide the roadmaps, standards, and capabilities that enable our IT infrastructure to remain current (eligible for vendor support) and secure (patched and remediated against CVEs).
• Provide the Club’s colleague collaboration technology suite, including desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, collaboration tools, carrier contracts, and associated support functions.

The Job

• First-line technical support: Diagnose and resolve issues, coordinate with vendors, and ensure minimal downtime
• Hardware replacement & configuration: Replace and configure betting computers and network devices
• Inventory & documentation: Maintain accurate records of equipment and troubleshooting logs
• Emergency response: Be on-call for urgent technical issues
• Continuous learning: Stay updated on new technologies and troubleshooting methods
• Ad-hoc projects: Support additional tasks as needed & undertake other duties as assigned by the Manager

About You

• Higher Diploma in a related discipline preferred
• Professional certifications are preferable, such as:
  • ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
• At least one year of hands-on experience in maintaining personal computers, servers, and network equipment
• Strong knowledge of PC hardware and software, Windows operating systems, and basic server and networking concepts is expected
• Good communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, the ability to work well in a team, and proactive attitude are also important for this role

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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 [email protected]. 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.