Principal SME IDPS

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The IDPS Security Engineer is responsible for providing subject matter engineering, thought leadership and project delivery in relation to Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Security control issues and initiatives.  The holder of the role should have a focus on network intrusion prevention and detection security products, solutions, architecture, and best practices, being able to apply those to the real-world challenges faced by HSBC as the organisation seeks to maintain and improve the network security controls required to mitigate network-based threats and risks.

This role is part of the Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Security function within the Global Defence organisation, providing a Cybersecurity security technology expertise and engineer service to the wider HSBC organisation.

Your career opportunity

This role supports and is supported by the Head of Network Intrusion Prevention and Detection Security and the Head of Network Security, with the expectation that the Network Intrusion Prevention and Detection Security Engineer 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.

What you’ll do

• Volume of work and effectively prioritising the multiple requests for support. 

• Ensuring adherence to network security standards and the wider cybersecurity control framework. 

• Challenging the Status Quo / Raising the bar – looking for opportunities to continuously improve network security posture, promoting knowledge sharing and optimisation with the broader Cybersecurity team.

• The complex systems and stakeholder environment.

• Need to constructively challenge internal project teams and stakeholders (PMs, other technical SMEs) if required.

• Working in a geographically dispersed team.

• Working within a constantly evolving technology landscape with evolving threats and risks.

• Working within a strongly regulated business. 

What you need to have to succeed in this role

• Detailed understanding of network design, firewall, IDPS, content filtering, load balancing, DDoS, NAC, WAF, network segmentation technologies. 

• Detailed understanding of network security threats and risks.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with technical leaders and various layers of management.

• Ability to build connections and work collaboratively across boundaries.

• Willingness to continuously learn and share learnings with others.

• 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.

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

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

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