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. #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.