Principal SME Firewall, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
Poland

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Principal SME Firewall is responsible for providing subject matter engineering, thought leadership and project delivery in relation to NEP Security control issues and initiatives. The holder of the role should have a focus on network enforcement point (both traditional firewall and host based) security products, solutions, architecture, and best practices, being able to apply those to the real-world challenges faced by HSBC as the organisation seeks to maintain and improve the network security controls required to mitigate network-based threats and risks.

Job Responsibility:

Prioritise the multiple requests for support
Ensure adherence to network security standards and the wider cybersecurity control framework
Challenge the Status Quo / Raising the bar - look for opportunities to continuously improve network security posture, promote knowledge sharing and optimisation with the broader Cybersecurity team
Work within the complex systems and stakeholder environment
Challenge internal project teams and stakeholders (PMs, other technical SMEs) if required
Work in a geographically dispersed team
Work within a constantly evolving technology landscape with evolving threats and risks.

Requirements:

Detailed understanding of network design, firewalling and micro segmentation, content filtering, load balancing, DDoS, NAC, WAF, network segmentation technologies
Detailed understanding of network security threats and risks
Extensive experience of data networks and security design and engineering, preferably acquired in a highly regulated environment
Experience of data gathering from variety of sources including inputs from business, offline spreadsheets, IT systems, etc.
Understanding of data networking principles and industry frameworks
Understanding of risk management fundamentals
Knowledge and experience of delivery using Agile and/or DevOps methodologies
Knowledge and experience of IT service management principles e.g. change control, incident and problem management, resilience and business recovery planning etc.

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Annual performance-based bonus
Additional bonuses for recognition awards
Multisport card
Private medical care
Life insurance
One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN)
Corporate parties & events
CSR initiatives
Nursery discounts
Financial support with trainings and education
Social fund
Flexible working hours
Free parking

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 08, 2025

Expiration:
February 07, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Principal SME Firewall

HSBC

Location:Poland

Category:IT - Software Development

Contract Type:Employment contract