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.

The Azure Security Operations lead will work within the Azure Cloud Services team and be responsible for making sure all aspects of the platform are secure, and all operational risks are managed. Reporting to the global Azure Platform lead and engaging with Microsoft, Chief Controls Office, Cyber Security teams, ITSR, Azure Engineering, Azure Operational team and customers to ensure that we are providing a platform that is secure-by-design and compliant with HSBC mandatory policies and security standards.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities will include:

Ensure that Azure foundation platform conforms to HSBC Cyber Security standards and adheres to the bank's controls and compliance requirements Incorporate Security standards and best practice into Azure Cloud Services functional patterns Accountable for Azure foundation platform conformity to HSBC Operational Risk standards Ensure the Azure Foundation Platform conforms to all regulatory requirements along with supporting the Cloud Controls Office and Internal audit functions with requests for information Accountable for ensuring that robust SIEM (logging) and Monitoring processes are in place and support the Service Delivery Manager to implement a 24 x 7 follow the sun support model Ensure and maintain Business continuity plan for the Azure platform and carry out regular tests in line with HSBC standards Business contingency standards Manage and maintain platform risk and issue register with remediation plans and manage all customer facing Security information and knowledge bases

Essential Skills

Proficient experience of working in a cloud security/architecture team in an enterprise level organisation and awareness of data security and regulatory requirements within financial services Strong experience working with one or more Cloud service providers ideally MS Azure Strong experience working with Controls, Regulatory and IT Audit functions and demonstrable Risk Management knowledge Good leadership skills - Works collaboratively in an Agile environment with Senior Stakeholders to deliver the service levels required and an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences Operational effectiveness - delivers solutions that align to approved design patterns and security, risk and regulatory standards

Desirable Skills

Understanding of ITIL framework Industry recognised Azure cloud certifications e.g. Azure Security or Security certification (CISSP, CEH, CISM) Technical knowledge (Cloud Service Providers, IAM, OS, CI/CD and automation tooling)


We offer hybrid style working and the site location could be any offices of your choice including Sheffield and Edinburgh



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