Senior Security Researcher

Archer; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is partnering with HSBC to recruit a security research lead who will oversee CROS security programs across technologies to protect HSBC against advanced threats.

You will conduct hands-on research, develop scalable security tools, and work with global teams to reduce risk, leverage AI for security, and ensure controls are robust.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in security research and developing scalable solutions.
• Experience with vulnerability discovery and exploit development.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders to reduce cybersecurity risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and deliver CROS security research projects for HSBC.
• Perform hands-on security research on software and hardware critical to HSBC services.
• Develop cross-functional solutions to improve CROS services delivery.
• Provide SME guidance to stakeholders across global business and functions.
• Identify unknown vulnerabilities and new attack techniques.
• Develop tools and automation to enhance security assessments, exploring AI for security.
• Deliver projects with emphasis on design, quality and implementation of controls.

Skills

0-day discovery

Vulnerability disclosure

Exploit development

Mobile security

System architecture

Software development

Source code review

Hardware hacking

Wireless technology

Reverse Engineering

Penetration testing

AI LLM / GenAI Security assessments

AI in discovery / validation of 0-days

Job description

Archer is collaborating with HSBC to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

In This Role You’ll

• Be responsible for leading, managing and delivering CROS security research projects, on a wide range of technologies to ensure that HSBC is well positioned against a variety of Cybersecurity related advanced attack scenarios.
• Will be required perform hands on security research on software and hardware technology, critical to HSBC’s services.
• You will work cross-functionally to develop solutions that improves the delivery of CROS services.
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record in conducting security research and developing innovative scalable solutions.
• Work with key stakeholders to proactively drive the reduction in Cybersecurity risks and to improve the security risk posture of HSBC within the business risk appetite.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to a broad range of stakeholders across global business and functions.
• Achieve excellence by driving performance, compliance and security.
• Identifying previously unknown vulnerabilities and new attack techniques.
• Develop tools and automation of processes to enhance security assessment.
• This might include experimenting with AI (AI for Security) to solve complex problems related to Cyber Assessment and Testing.
• Deliver security research projects focused on HSBC critical services and projects to ensure that design, quality and implementation of controls do not expose the bank to a significant level of risk.

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

• 0-day discovery and vulnerability disclosure.
• Exploit development.
• Mobile security.
• System architecture.
• Software development.
• Source code review.
• Hardware hacking.
• Wireless technology.
• Reverse Engineering.
• Penetration testing.
• AI LLM / GenAI Security assessments (Security for AI).
• AI in the discovery / validation of 0-days (AI for Security).

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, socio-economic background 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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