Senior Cybersecurity SME – Proxy and Remote Access

Empower digital security — lead the evolution of Proxy and Remote Access technologies!

Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Senior Cybersecurity SME – Proxy and Remote Access, you will be working for our client, a leading global financial organization dedicated to safeguarding digital infrastructure and enabling secure connectivity. You will help design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge internet content filtering and remote access security controls, ensuring robust network defenses against emerging threats. This role offers a unique chance to shape the future of secure enterprise environments and grow your cybersecurity expertise at an international level.

Your main responsibilities:

• 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.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• 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.

It is a strong plus if you 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.

Language required for the role:

• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Eligibility to work in this role:

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

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