Head of Cryptography Agility and Post Quantum

at  HSBC

Job description
Some careers shine brighter than others.
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.
Technology teams in the UK work closely with our global businesses to help design and build digital services that allow our millions of customers around the world, to bank quickly, simply and securely. They also run and manage our IT infrastructure, data centres and core banking systems that power the world’s leading international bank. Our multi-disciplined teams include: DevOps Engineers, IT Architects, Front and Back End Developers, Infrastructure Specialists, Cyber Experts, as well as Project and Programme Managers.
As Head of of Cryptography Agility and Post Quantum , you will form part of a team responsible for fielding solutions that help defend HSBC against a wide range of threats to the business as well as its customers, clients, partners, and staff. In this role you will partner teams across HSBC, to implement novel defensive capabilities that are effective and adaptable against a constantly evolving threat landscape.
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:

• Manage Cryptographic agility, allowing for migration and improvement to cryptographic fundamentals such as algorithms, protocols and technique
• Lead embedding and managing Agility in system across HSBC relying on cryptography.
• Manage Quantum readiness, demonstrating an understanding of new algorithms and how to make migration to using those new algorithms, resulting in dynamic change
• Lead in embedding new algorithms into both legacy and new systems, resulting in HSBC movement to quantum readiness.
• Manage large projects whilst driving change

Requirements

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

• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, algorithms, and protocols.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions and integration with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing cryptography solutions in a large organization, preferably within the financial sector or aerospace / defence industry.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to C-level and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in information security, with a focus on cryptographic services

This role is based in Sheffield .
Opening up a world of opportunity
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In this role you will:

• Manage Cryptographic agility, allowing for migration and improvement to cryptographic fundamentals such as algorithms, protocols and technique
• Lead embedding and managing Agility in system across HSBC relying on cryptography.
• Manage Quantum readiness, demonstrating an understanding of new algorithms and how to make migration to using those new algorithms, resulting in dynamic change
• Lead in embedding new algorithms into both legacy and new systems, resulting in HSBC movement to quantum readiness.
• Manage large projects whilst driving chang

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

• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, algorithms, and protocols.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions and integration with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing cryptography solutions in a large organization, preferably within the financial sector or aerospace / defence industry.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to C-level and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in information security, with a focus on cryptographic service