Head of Virtualization Security

Some careers shine brighter than othersIf 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.Your career opportunityGlobal Defense Engineering is responsible for fielding solutions that help defend HSBC against a wide range of threats to the business, customers, clients, partners, and staff. The team works in concert with partner teams across HSBC to implement novel defensive capabilities that are effective and adaptable against a constantly evolving threat landscape. The function operates under the vision: “Enabling HSBC to be safely successful everywhere the firm chooses to do business.”What you’ll doDefine secure configuration baselines for virtualisation platforms/software, including but not limited to VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and containers.Work with virtualisation technical subject matter experts to agree secure configuration baselines, define/develop/implement checks for compliance scans, provide remediation guidance for IT Service Owners.Interact with stakeholders across the organisation to understand their security needs and expectations. Define and maintain capability strategy, supported by Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture and Control Owners, in response to business strategies, regulator expectations, technology and practice advancement, best practice, and threat actor evolution [will overlap with Architecture]. Ensure success with delivery partners (in alignment with support functions). Runs / drives respective Delivery forum, QBRs, SteerCos and Capability PODs. Maintain and prioritise a capability backlog based on objectives and value released to identify what teams work on next. Supports the prioritisation of backlogs from supporting technology and operations/service teams. Lead vendor relationships with owned technologies.Evaluate and adopt new technologies and practices which may impact the capability's needs and/or control environment.What you need to have to succeed in this roleMinimum 5 years’ in-depth experience with VMware ESXi.Demonstrated experience with virtualisation platform security. With an emphasis on VMware ESXi and experience with Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks.Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V and container technology.Customer-centric consultancy approach.Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a technical team. Reliant and adaptive to changing situations, with strong desire to delegate and empower the team.Demonstrated understanding of and experience with Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks.Strong multiple stakeholder management skills with excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively.What we offerCompetitive salaryAnnual performance-based bonusAdditional bonuses for recognition awardsMultisport cardPrivate medical careLife insuranceOne-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN).Corporate parties & eventsCSR initiativesNursery discountsFinancial support with trainings and educationSocial fundFlexible working hours Free parkingIf 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 managerWe are looking to hire as soon as possible so don’t wait and apply nowYou'll achieve more when you join HSBC.