Cryptography Infrastructure Engineering Lead

HSBC Global Services Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services organization is searching for a Cryptography Infrastructure Engineering Lead in Sheffield. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of core cryptographic services, ensuring compliance and implementing enhancements. Successful candidates will have hands-on experience with hardware security modules and a thorough understanding of cybersecurity principles. The organization is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment, offering a competitive pay and benefits package.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing hardware security modules.
• Background in information systems and technology.
• Leadership in large, complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of cryptography services.
• Implement improvements for core cryptography services.
• Stay updated on cryptography developments and best practices.

Skills

Hands on experience with HSMs

Understanding of NIST standards

Excellent understanding of cybersecurity principles

Tools

Entrust

Luna

Payshield

Job description

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.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations 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 realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Cryptography Infrastructure Engineering Lead.

You will have the opportunity to lead the Cryptography Infrastructure Engineering Team . This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, and to lead the banks Cryptographic Security transformation and Security enhancement programs and Engineering activities. The Cryptography Infrastructure Engineering Lead reports to the Head of CryptographyEngineering

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 :

Cryptography architecture and design

• Lead the design and delivery of core cryptography services to HSBC in line with the cryptography capability’s owner’s strategy.
• Responsible for the delivery of services that provide HSBC’s core cryptography solutions.
• The safe and compliant use of cryptography organization wide.
• The management of cryptography hardware and software solutions.
• The compliance with cryptography requirements globally.

Implementation & Management

• Implementation of improvements to the handling of core cryptography services
• Collaborate with Support teams and the Business areas to align core cryptography with the business’ goals
• Collaborate with and provide requirements to regulatory compliance, cloud cryptography and strategic solutions – feeding into the cryptography strategy. Providing regular reporting to senior management on status of delivery and services.

Innovation & Strategy

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in cryptography and general security best practices
• Recommend and implement new technologies and strategies to enhance the bank’s cryptographic services and overall security posture.

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

Qualifications

• Hands on experience with HSMs, certificate authorities, cryptography solutions and managing hardware security modules – At least one or more (Entrust, Luna, Payshield)
• Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards, and methodologies, including but not limited to : NIST standards, FIPS, PCI DSS,
• Demonstrated experience in information security, with a focus on cryptographic services with a strong understanding of cryptographic principles, algorithms, and protocols.
• Excellent understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws,
• A background in information systems, technology, architecture, design, and service delivery of defence-in-depth capabilities,
• Demonstrated leadership experience with large, complex programmes, and deeply technical global expert,
• Experience focused on all aspects HSMs, from Design, Testing, and Implementation, through to configuration.

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 - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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