Senior Cybersecurity SME – Proxy and Remote Access

This role is for a leading global financial organization focused on digital security and secure connectivity, based in Krakow with a hybrid work model.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of internet content filtering solutions, including proxy appliances (hardware and SaaS/SASE) and enterprise remote access (VPN, VDI, ZTNA).
• Profound knowledge of cybersecurity threats, risk management principles, and network architecture.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, incident response, and threat detection solutions.
• Excellent communication skills in English (fluent), with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently and in geographically dispersed teams.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCNA, CCIE, or similar.
• Scripting skills in Python, Perl, or related languages.
• Familiarity with cloud computing security concepts and operations.

• Lead the engineering, assessment, and continuous improvement of internet content filtering and remote access security solutions, including hardware proxy appliances and SaaS-based SASE environments.
• Provide subject matter expertise to review projects, ensuring security controls meet organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps; develop and recommend practical remediation strategies.
• Collaborate across teams to influence security architecture, strategies, and best practices, ensuring alignment with HSBC’s risk appetite.
• Analyze network and security data (logs, alerts) to support decision-making and validate control effectiveness.
• Coach and guide junior team members, sharing knowledge and supporting their development.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for technical and senior management audiences.
• Maintain awareness of evolving cybersecurity threats, industry standards, and technological advancements in proxy and remote access security.

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