Head of Observability and Analysis

HSBC Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Head of Network Observability & Analysis based in Birmingham (Sheffield considered). This role involves developing strategies for cybersecurity visibility and managing a team of up to 20 individuals. Candidates should have strong technical expertise, knowledge of cloud technologies, and a deep understanding of network security. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in defining and maintaining Capability Strategy.
• Proven track record in managing network observability solutions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategies for enhancing cybersecurity visibility.
• Monitor and communicate capability performance through KPIs.
• Evaluate new technologies impacting the control environment.

Skills

Technical expertise in cybersecurity

Strong leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of cyber security frameworks

Understanding of cloud technologies

Experience in a regulated environment

Management of large teams

Education

Background in information systems or IT

Tools

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud Platform

Microsoft Azure

Job description

The Head of Head of Network Observability & Analysis is a capability owner role and reports to the Global Head of Network Security. Capability owners define and maintain Capability Strategy, supported by Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture and Control Owners, in response to business strategies, regulator expectations, technology and practise advancement, best practise and threat actor evolution, they also runs / drives respective Delivery forums, QBRs, SteerCos and Capability PODs. The Head Network Observability and Analysis is responsible for developing and leading strategies to enhance cyber visibility and monitoring of HSBCs network infrastructure. The role ensures the implementation and management of comprehensive network observability solutions, that underpin a number of key cybersecurity controls moving forward. The role will involve significant collaboration throughout HSBC. This position requires strong technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong leadership and communication skills to ensure success.

• Prioritises teams backlogs based on objectives & value released to identify what teams work on next.
• Lead definition of scope and prioritisation of user stories to be developed in teams, including acceptance criteria/definition of done.
• Lead vendor relationships with owned technologies.
• Interact with stakeholders across the organisation to understand their security needs and expectations.
• Evaluate and adoption of new technologies and practices which may impact the control environment.
• Monitor & communicate progress of capability performance through agreed KPIs and metrics
• Run a Pod per L2 capability with Architecture, Engineering, Service Delivery, Control Owner, Program Manager and Product Management
  Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards, and methodologies, including OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards.
• Experience working within Cloud, SaaS and emerging cloud use-cases for web/mobile and enterprise companies.
• Specific background knowledge cloud technologies including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platforms and Microsoft Azure.
• Strong commercial background and knowledge of cybersecurity offerings with a deep understanding inf networking concepts
• Experienced in owning a capability, technology, or platform together with the responsibilities associated with running a team of up to 20 individuals.
• A background in information systems, technology, architecture, design, and service delivery of defense-in-depth capabilities.
• Experience working in a highly regulated, large multi-national environment
• Deep SME knowledge of network security, including capabilities aligned typically to firewalls and other networking technologies that control traffic flow by policy.

This role is based Birmingham, Sheffield can also be considered.

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 across 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.

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.