Principal SME – Proxy and Remote Access Security

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Your career opportunity

This role is part of the Proxy and Remote Access Security function within the Cyber Technology and Engineering (CTE) organisation, providing a Cybersecurity security technology expertise and engineer service to the wider HSBC organisation. 

This role supports and is supported by the Head of Proxy and Remote Access and the Head of Network Security, with the expectation that the Principal SME – Proxy and Remote Access provides technical expertise and SME knowledge to the engagements and projects assigned to them, taking ownership, and driving to a successful conclusion, and supports other Cybersecurity or Connectivity Engineering team members providing coaching, guidance and leadership as needed, whilst ensuring the Head of Proxy and Remote access Security and the Head of Network Security are kept updated on any issues requiring support.

What you’ll do

• Uses their networking, network security, proxy and remote access experience and knowledge to review Business and IT projects and provide advice and guidance, ensuring network security control requirements are satisfied.

• Identifies and drives opportunities to improve network security posture based on an understanding of current control and technology environment.

• Expert understanding of internet content filtering and/or remote access security threats and risks, able to identify areas of network security risk and propose solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with technical leaders and various layers of management considered a plus.

• Able to analyse network and cybersecurity data (e.g. system logs) to support decision making and evidence control effectiveness.

• Ability to build connections and work collaboratively across boundaries.

• Willingness to continuously learn and share learnings with others. 

• Ability to coach and guide both cybersecurity and non-cybersecurity team members as needed.

To succeed in this role you need to have:

• Extensive experience of data networks and security design and engineering, preferably acquired in a highly regulated environment. Experience of data gathering from variety of sources including inputs from business, offline spreadsheets, IT systems, etc. Experience of the application of critical thinking and of articulating findings from analysing complex data 

• Preparation of reports and presentations for consumption by senior audiences 

• Experience in managing expectations of stakeholders, experience of providing leadership/guidance to more junior colleagues

• Understanding of data networking principles and industry frameworks. Understanding of risk management fundamentals. Knowledge and experience of delivery using Agile and/or DevOps methodologies  Knowledge and experience of IT service management principles e.g. change control, incident and problem management, resilience and business recovery planning etc

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or Cybersecurity

• Industry qualifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCNA, CCIE etc) 

• Scripting ability in python, perl, or alternative language

• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and security, familiarity with security operations activities and tooling (incident response, SIEM tools etc.)

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Additional bonuses for recognition awards

• Multisport card

• Private medical care

• Life insurance

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

• 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 interview with the hiring manager