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.
Technology teams in the UK work closely with our global businesses to help design and build digital services that allow our millions of customers around the world, to bank quickly, simply and securely. They also run and manage our IT infrastructure, data centres and core banking systems that power the world’s leading international bank. Our multi-disciplined teams include: DevOps Engineers, IT Architects, Front and Back End Developers, Infrastructure Specialists, Cyber Experts, as well as Project and Programme Managers.
As Head of of Public Key Infrastructure , you will form part of a team responsible for fielding solutions that help defend HSBC against a wide range of threats to the business as well as its customers, clients, partners, and staff. In this role you will partner teams across HSBC, to implement novel defensive capabilities that are effective and adaptable against a constantly evolving threat landscape.
As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
In this role you will:
- Lead the design and architecture of the bank’s PKI systems, ensuring they meet security requirements, industry standards, and compliance regulations.
- Develop and maintain PKI policies, standards, and procedures, including certificate lifecycle management, key management, and incident response.
- Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of PKI infrastructure, including CAs (Certificate Authorities), RA (Registration Authorities), HSMs (Hardware Security Modules), and certificate management systems.
- Ensure PKI solutions follow industry regulations, and conduct regular audits of PKI systems to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards
- Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and risk management teams to align PKI strategies with overall business aims and regulatory requirements.
Requisitos
To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in information security, with a focus on PKI and cryptographic services
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing PKI solutions in a large organization, preferably within the financial sector or aerospace/defence industry.
- Experience with HSMs, certificate authorities, and PKI-related protocols (e.g., X.509, SSL/TLS, OCSP, SCEP).
- Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, algorithms, and protocols.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to PKI and information security.
This role is based in Sheffield .
Opening up a world of opportunity
Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse.
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