Cryptography Operations Engineer

Join to apply for the Cryptography Operations Engineer role at HSBC Overview 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 Operations Engineer . The HSBC Cryptography team manage the encryption technology and key material which protects, validates, and assures critical functions and billions of pounds worth of transactions across the organization. Key Responsibilities The Cryptography Operations team directly impact the business by implementing cryptographic solutions required aligned to HSBC standards and in line with the business’ risk appetite. This role involves managing the cryptographic hardware and related software used in cryptography and its configuration, crypto-load, and installation into data centers and/or external hosting environment. Develop applicable knowledge objects, procedures, and secondary standards to support agreed SLAs and project deliverables. Maintain and enhance the delivery of cryptographic technology, process, and relevant controls. Ensure crypto related inventory controls (key and HSM) are maintained. Implement and operate effectiveness of cryptographic controls. Contribute to the risk reduction, escalation, and reporting. Support the remediation of risk items. Provide guidance and consultation in new crypto technology, process, and control. Support the KCI/KPI metric and reporting. Support peers around the world who deliver and maintain the bank’s encryption technology and the projects consuming the services by understanding their needs and delivering to them. Ensuring that work happens according to schedule and with minimal deviation from process. Ensuring that best practices are implemented and help the organization meet its own and external standards. Develop and contribute to crypto knowledge objects, procedures, and standard review. Qualifications Experienced Operational Cryptography background Hardware Security Module expertise with hands on experience including general and payment purpose HSM’s. Good understanding on IT Infrastructure technical platforms / technologies Experience on project prioritization and balance needs of various key stakeholders Operational effectiveness - delivers solutions that align to approved design patterns and security, risk and regulatory standards Mindset to follow defined procedure and following the cryptography compliance process Customer/stakeholder focus. Ability to build strong relationships with Internal/External Key stakeholders, cross functional IT and global/local IT teams Ability to work out of office hours Awareness of risk management Excellent communication skill (Spanish and English) Knowledge of Service management techniques including incident, problem, change, release management Knowledge of HSM servers/security front end server/SSL gateways. Good working knowledge of Linux platforms and basic knowledge of network infrastructure. Knowledge of Agile tools, such as JIRA, Confluence and other related tools etc. End to End experience of Service Now -based application design and implementation Background understanding in crypto technologies applicable to financial service, cloud security, data security, internet and cyber security. Prefer PCI QSA, CISA/CISM, CISSP, ITIL or relevant college education. Working knowledge in industrial standard hardware based encryption a plus. Working knowledge in Internal Control. Cyber Security, Compliance a plus. Working knowledge in collaboration technologies such as Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, MS Team, Sharepoint is necessary. Prior experiences in development, IT services management and system administration a plus. Licensed to operate and owned private automobile (UK Only) Benefits HSBC offers a greater number of leave days to allow you to fully enjoy family events, and our paid leave package is at the forefront in Mexico, giving you one more reason to be HSBC and proudly live a culture of well-being, balance, and care. HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website. ***Issued By HSBC Electronic Data Process Mexico Private LTD*** #J-18808-Ljbffr