HSBC Group

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realize their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Consultant Specialist

In this role you will:

Work alongside the CTO Distributed Compute Product Management teams in providing expert guidance and knowledge when defining technical direction of x86 server hardware in HSBC.

They will support vendor engagement including service escalation, ongoing relationship management. They will support the business by understanding available x86 hardware bundles, firmware/microcode release cycle, acting as key technical bridge between business, architecture, and engineering teams as well as vendors. They will provide engagement on architectural, operational, security and other technical issues..

Key Responsibilities:

• They will support vendor engagement including service escalation, ongoing relationship management.
• They will support the business by understanding available x86 hardware bundles, firmware/microcode release cycle, acting as key technical bridge between business, architecture, and engineering teams as well as vendors.
• They will provide engagement on architectural, operational, security and other technical issues

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

•  Minimum bachelor’s degree
• 10+ Years of total IT experience with 6+ years of relevant experience in Server Hardware
• Proficient in x86 Server Hardware and components: Dell, Lenovo and HPE with experience of large, complex enterprise estates
• Technical understanding of common remote server management software: iDRAC, XCC and iLO
• Experience in certifying the overlaying Windows, RedHat and ESXi operating system products on x86 server hardware 
• Proven experience of dealing with Security and Compliance within a large financial institution. 
• Appreciation of integration of services in a data driven organisation using APIs
• Experience of working with agile practices and toolsets including JIRA and Confluence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work with globally distributed teams including 3rd party vendors
• A proven track record in applying these skills across Enterprise scale estates 
• Active listening, negotiation, problem-solving
• Passionate about technology and solving IT operations-focused problems
• Proven experience in Compute, Hypervisors, Storage, Networks 
• Keep up to date and have expertise on current tools, technologies and areas like cyber security and regulations pertaining to aspects like data privacy, consent, data residency etc. that are applicable
• Work with industry groups and vendors outside of HSBC to establish and maintain HSBC's involvement and influence.
• Promote innovation and adoption of cutting edge specialist technologies and practices with the domain.
•  Consult as required in other areas to assist and provide a different perspective to programmes or projects that require it.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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Issued by – HSBC Software Development India