Job Description

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.



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 DevOps Engineer.



The DevOps Engineering role involves architectural design and technical support for the SIEM and Cyber automation platforms hosted in AWS. This includes system integration and interoperability, automated systems provisioning, systems programming, design and support for inter-cloud data ingestion pipelines, patching, upgrades and AMI refreshes, capacity planning and performance management.



This role will participate in efforts to test the effectiveness of defined controls and ensure that critical processes in the firm are evaluated from a security perspective. The role requires an experienced systems engineer with strong technical leadership and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cloud platform management, infrastructure delivery pipelines (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure, scripting in Bash, Python, Terraform, etc.). In addition, experience of SIEM technologies (Splunk, Sentinel) is also beneficial.



As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

Provide Engineering leadership and support for existing and future Cyber cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Leadthe continued technical enhancement of security platforms Lead the continued evolution of automation and orchestration across the platform Train and developing other members of the Technology Operations team Support a culture of individual self-improvement, whereby staff are expected to maintain subject matter expertise within their area of focus and within the realm of cybersecurity more broadly, for example remaining up to date on the latest forensic techniques and tooling for strategically important platforms and technologies in use (and proposed for use) at HSBC. Take a leading role in the engagement of Global Businesses and Functions everywhere HSBC does business, driving a global up-lift in cybersecurity awareness Collaborate with various layers of management across Cybersecurity and other IT teams to develop solutions that protect the organisation Design and drive the implementation of new service offerings, capability uplifts and process improvements to protect the bank for a continuously changing threat landscape

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

Extensive experience with deep technical expertise and strong leadership supporting enterprise-level technology platforms Extensive experience in deploying cloud infrastructure at scale Scripting/programming experience with Python, Bash, Powershell, Terraform An ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily-understood, authoritative and actionable manner The ability to orchestrate, manage and successfully implement major procedural and technological change within a complex, global organization


This role is based in Sheffield.



Opening up a world of opportunity


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, 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.



If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:


Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com


Telephone: +44 207 832 8500