Unix Security Administrator

Job description

The Unix Security Administrator role is based within the Infrastructure team of Information Security.
 
The role of the Unix Security Administrator is to be responsible for all aspects of UNIX security; to support business and infrastructure projects; and to work closely with colleagues across IT.
 
Positive, enthusiastic working environment which encourages collaborative networking with like minded security professionals globally. Training and development actively encouraged with the opportunity to attend external training courses and the option to train in both technical and non-technical areas                             
 
Your responsibilities will include:

Providing support to business and infrastructure projects.
Ensuring the security compliance of the UNIX platform and associated products.
Providing technical consultancy to counterparts in IT Operations, Software Delivery and Security Operations.
Developing and implementing new security solutions.
Working to drive standardisation of security on the UNIX platform.

Desired profile

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Past working experience in a relevant role, i.e. technical support, systems delivery or security specialist
Experience of using relevant software packages, i.e. AIX, Solaris, Red Hat and SUSE
Experience working in relevant environment/s, i.e. IT Operations / IT Security / Computer Networks environment(s) is desirable but not essential
A flexible and adaptable approach to change and will support others to respond in a similar way
Both spoken and written communication skills with experience of adapting your style and approach to the audience and message to be delivered
Experience of creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans which consistently deliver desired results
Experience of personally complying with business processes, rules and regulations
The base location for this role is Sheffield.
 
At HSBC we are open to different ideas and cultures, connected to our customers, communities and each other and dependable by doing the right thing. These are the values that guide us every day and we seek to recruit people who share these values. We are also committed to increasing opportunities for our employees to work flexibly and welcome job share or flexible working applications.
 
Key search words:  Information Security, Information Technology, ISR, SFR, Risk, IT, UNIX, Linux.

About HSBC

HSBC est l’une des plus grandes banques internationales avec une présence dans plus de 85 pays dans le monde. Elle a été créée en 1865 sous le nom de « The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation », et son siège social est basé à Londres. En France, HSBC totalise environ 400 agences et près de 10 000 salariés, avec une spécialisation dans plusieurs activités : une banque pour les particuliers, spécialisées notamment dans la gestion de patrimoine, une banque privée (gestion de fortune), une banque d’entreprises, qui s’appuie sur le réseau de l’ensemble du groupe HSBC dans le monde, et une banque de financement, d’investissement et de marchés. En 2012, HSBC France a réalisé un résultat avant impôt de 450 millions d’euros.