Job description
Some careers shine brighter than others
If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.
Our GCIO organisation plays a critical role for the bank. This team partners with the businesses to build the platforms, systems, and products that our customers use every day. We keep people’s money and data safe, and are at the forefront of driving innovation for our businesses, customers, and colleagues. Within GCIO, our cybersecurity team designs, implements and operates control to manage risk. This team helps define our group cyber security standards, oversee the security of our network, applications and infrastructure, provide round-the-clock monitoring and security incident response services.
We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an Engineer - CRYPT Operations.
Principal Responsibilities
In this role you will
- Extensive hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), including those used for payment processing, general-purpose encryption, and cloud-based security
- Strong foundation in applied cryptography and its role in securing enterprise environments
- Solid understanding of IT infrastructure components, platforms, and security-related technologies
- Ability to strictly follow established protocols and ensure adherence to cryptographic security policies and regulatory guidelines
- Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings on weekdays and overnight shifts on weekends, to support critical system changes
- Skilled in prioritizing tasks and managing competing demands from multiple stakeholders to delivering secure and efficient solutions that align with industry best practices, security frameworks and regulatory standard
- Proven ability to cultivate strong working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and cross-functional IT departments at both local and global levels
- In-depth knowledge of service management practices, covering incident handling, problem resolution, change coordination, and release processes
Requirements
To be successful you will need
- Strong background in cryptographic principles as applied to financial services, cloud security, data protection, and cybersecurity
- Experience with hardware-based encryption technologies is advantageous
- Familiarity with internal control mechanisms, cybersecurity protocols, and compliance frameworks is a plus
- Proficiency in using collaboration and documentation platforms like Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
- Prior exposure to software development, IT service operations, or system administration is desirable
- Professional certifications such as PCI QSA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, ITIL, or a relevant academic degree are preferred
Opening up a world of opportunity
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