Senior Cloud Security Engineer – Python Development and Cybersecurity

This role is for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer working for a leading global banking institution based in Krakow. The position involves maintaining top-tier security standards across cloud infrastructures within a financial environment, with a hybrid work model allowing up to 3 remote days per week.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, specifically securing cloud assets across major providers.
• Proven hands-on experience developing web applications with Python frameworks like Flask, Django, or FastAPI.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, vulnerability assessment (CVSS), and cloud controls.
• Experience with security-related cloud assessments, automation, and secret management solutions such as Hashicorp Vault.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing environments.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting with up to 3 remote days per week.

Nice to have:

• Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CRISC, CISM, Cloud Security Certifications).
• Knowledge of Wiz CNAPP, PowerBI, CI/CD tools like Jenkins, and containerization with Docker.
• Experience with additional programming languages beyond Python.

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of projects using Python web development frameworks such as Flask and Django.
• Provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness, performance, and usability of security solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver shared objectives, streamline processes, and eliminate redundancies.
• Contribute to cloud security assessments, scoring initiatives, and governance baselines.
• Liaise with Cloud platform engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to implement and promote best practices aligned with HSBC’s mandatory controls.

Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.