Senior Cloud Security Engineer – Python Development and Cybersecurity

Unleash the Future of Cloud Security — Drive Innovation in a Dynamic Financial Environment! Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 3 remote days per week). As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you will be working for our client, a leading global banking institution committed to maintaining top-tier security standards across cloud infrastructures. You will play a vital role in optimizing cloud security processes, designing innovative solutions, and advancing HSBC's cybersecurity posture in a fast-paced, competitive landscape. This is a unique chance to contribute to impactful security projects while expanding your career within a renowned international organization. Your main responsibilities: • Lead the planning, design, and execution of projects utilizing 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. You're ideal for this role if you have: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, specifically with 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, vulnerabilities assessment (CVSS), and cloud controls. • Experience with security-related cloud assessments, automation, and secret management solutions (e.g., Hashicorp Vault). • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt seamlessly to changing environments. • Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly. • Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting, with up to 3 days remote per week. It is a strong plus if you 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. Eligibility for the role: Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.