Principal Security Researcher

Principal Security Researcher

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Your career opportunity

The Security Research team, within the Global Cybersecurity Research and Offensive Security CROS function, provides a specialist approach to assessing the security of systems and technology, identifying previously unknown vulnerabilities and new attack techniques. Additionally, the Security Research team supports the wider CROS function by developing tools and automation of processes to enhance security assessment.

The role holder will / is expected to 

• English - Fluent written and spoken

• Proven written and verbal communication skills

• Participation in the Cyber Security industry.  

• Demonstrated experience in embedded systems & hardware hacking.

• Understanding of analysis of common operating system, such as Linux, Windows, Google Android and iOS.

• Demonstrated experience in third party vulnerability disclosure.

• Demonstrated experience in penetration testing.

• Demonstrated experience in black box software security review techniques, including ‘fuzzing’ and reverse engineering.

What you’ll do

• Work with key stakeholders to proactively drive the reduction in Cybersecurity risks and improve the security risk posture of HSBC within the business risk appetite. 

• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to a broad range of stakeholders across global business and functions.

• Engage with relevant programmes that are critical to the bank. 

• Understand the financial services industry security and threat landscape.  

• Engage with a diverse set of stakeholders to achieve CROS objectives, including Business and Functions, Cybersecurity leads, Head of Cybersecurity functions and Control Owners. 

• Develop tools and automation of processes to enhance security assessment.   

• Engage with specialist technology functions such as, Cybersecurity Technology, Cybersecurity Operations and Security Architecture.

• Leadership skills and the ability to manage stakeholders and staff.

• Adhere to operational controls, as outlined in procedures and policies to ensure risks are identified and managed.

What we offer

The pay range for this role is 22190 to 33290 PLN (monthly, gross).

Additional car allowance in the amount of 4786 PLN (monthly, gross).

Variable pay is discretionary, but influenced by Group performance, business/function performance and individual performance.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits covering healthcare, family friendly leaves, pension and life assurance, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing.

• Additional bonuses for recognition awards

• Multisport card

• Private medical care

• Life insurance

• One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN).

• Cafeteria platform

• Employee assistance program

• Additional contributions to PPK scheme

• Corporate parties & events

• CSR initiatives

• Nursery discounts

• Financial support with trainings and education

• Social fund

• Flexible working hours 

• Free parking

If your CV meets our criteria, you should expect the following steps in the recruitment process:

• Online behavioural test 

• Telephone screen 

• Job Interviews with the hiring manager 

We are looking to hire as soon as possible so don’t wait and apply now!

You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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In case you would like to resign from participation in recruitment process or withdraw previously sent to us application, please email us at: krakow.recruitment@hsbc.com