Job description
Some careers have more impact than others.
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Consultant Specialist.
Business: CTO Infrastructure
Principal responsibilities
Build and manage the HSBC Azure foundation platform to enable application deployments
Engineer solutions on Azure foundation platform using Infrastructure-as-Code methods (e.g. Terraform)
Execute the functional pattern lifecycle process (design, document, develop and maintain) code library
Integrate, configure, deploy and manage centrally provided common cloud services (e.g. IAM, networking, monitoring, Operating systems, Containers.)
Manage Azure connectivity and networking e.g. Express Route, DNS, IP allocation and traffic routing, NSG’s and Azure Firewall
Consume centrally agreed base HSBC Hardened OS (Linux and Windows)
Ensure compliance with centrally defined Security
Ensure compliancy with Operational risk standards (E.g. Network, Firewall, OS, Logging, Monitoring, Availability, Resiliency)
Build and support continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD) and continuous testing activities
Engineering activities to implement patches provided centrally
Support non-functional testing
Support the Service Delivery Manager to implement a 24 x 7 follow the sun support model
Update support and operational documentation as required
Fault find and support Applications teams
Maintain and advance deep technical skills and knowledge, keeping up to date with market trends and competitive insights, and share within the technical community
HSBC standards Business contingency standards
Develop and promote the reuse of patterns
Be an Azure Platform evangelist with customers, partners and external communities
Provide Management reporting to ensure data driven discussions for continuous improvement
Gather requirements and provide continuous feedback loops between Cyber security and the wider Azure Cloud Services team
Requisitos
Experience of building a range of Services in Azure
Expert understanding of DevOps principles and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and techniques
Proficient understanding and implementation of CI/CD pipeline on multiple technology stacks
Security and Compliance, e.g. IAM and cloud compliance/auditing/monitoring tools
Customer/stakeholder focus. Ability to build strong relationships with Application teams, cross functional IT and global/local IT teams
Good leadership and teamwork skills - Works collaboratively in an agile environment with DevOps application ‘pods’ to provide Azure specific capability/skills required to deliver the service
Operational effectiveness - delivers solutions that align to approved design patterns and security standards
Risk management effectiveness
Excellent skills in at least one of following: ARM, Powershell and Terraform
Experience in dealing with multiple support groups that contribute to a service
A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better and an excellent understanding of the mechanism necessary to successfully implement change
Set and achieved challenging short, medium and long term goals which exceeded the standards in their field
Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences
What additional skills will be good to have?
Essential Skills
Demonstrable Azure experience - infrastructure build and configurations of a variety of services including Compute, Storage, SDN Managing their own time and prioritizing workloads
Experience implementing CI/CD pipeline on multiple technology stacks
Experience working with highly available/high-load web infrastructure e.g. web proxies, reverse proxies
Technical knowledge and breadth of Azure technology services (Identity, Networking, Compute, Storage, Web, Mobile, Containers, Databases, Analytics, AI & Machine learning)
Have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Demonstrable risk management knowledge
Keen problem solving skills (Analytical and Creative)
Experience working within an Agile team environment
Ability to quickly acquire new skills
Good command of English
Desirable Skills
Industry recognized cloud certifications
Programming experience in the following languages: PowerShell, Terraform, Go, Bash, Windows command prompt and object orientated programming languages
Demonstrable experience of Linux administration and scripting preferably Red Hat
Experience operating in highly regulated industry, e.g. Financial Services
Candidate with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.
HSBCLL/GZ*
About HSBC Technology China
We develop, implement and support software and IT services and processes that allow HSBC to remain at the forefront of high-quality banking systems.
You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.
HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.
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