Network security engineer Jobs in Genf

Being part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.

Protective Security is part of a newly created Business Risk & Resilience division within the Global Chief Operating Office (GCOO) at HSBC. Protective Security (PS) is responsible for the protection of our people, buildings, and assets. This is achieved by deploying physical & electronic countermeasures to minimise the risk. PS also work closely with internal stakeholders, partner vendors, intelligence agencies and law enforcement to monitor and respond to the changing threat landscape.

As Country Head Protective Security , the job-holder is locally responsible for a range of activities across the discipline of Protective Security requiring considerable expertise.

Working with the wider global and regional Protective Security teams and the local COO, the job holder ensures controls are managed to agreed standards, represents Protective Security to senior and executive management in the market and engages with relevant regulators and law enforcement agencies as required.

Are you interested ? Do you have experience in risk or control management? Do you enjoy to be part of a cohesive team ?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

What you will do :

The role holder is involved in all aspects of the physical security of HSBC buildings, people and assets together with assessing new or emerging threats of a terrorist and political nature.

The job holder is required to work interactively with internal colleagues to reach an acceptable and defensible risk assessment on a variety of issues.

The job holder is able to appoint consultants and suppliers within his limits of financial authority and is responsible for their performance.

The job holder is accountable for the delivery of all projects and services on time and within budget to agreed Global standards.

In this role you will :

• Responsible for local Protective Security management for Switzerland ( base ) with assistance from the regional team as required
• Oversee security arrangements including but not limited to country evacuation / invacuation and event planning; and implement recommendations in line with Group standards and industry best practice.
• Manage all elements of the travel security programme in line with Group Standards
• Manage the Security Control Room within Switzerland facilitating consolidation to a regional hub at the earliest opportunity embedding the Globally Strategic PSIM ( Protective Security Information Management ) System.
• Manage the deployment of Close Protection security officers when the need arises based on a comprehensive understanding of the prevailing risks
• Ensure first line response is in place for all incidents involving Protective Security related criminal actions. For significant PS incidents, or where assistance is required, escalate to regional Protective Security management, engaging locally as required to ensure procedures are followed
• Collaborate with stakeholders and the aligned IT Protective Security team to ensure that the physical security elements of any new build or refurbishment project are clearly embedded in any requirements. Source assistance from the regional team as required. Manage the PS Capex requirements.
• Embrace new technology, processes, systems or ways of working that enable better management of risk
• Create a robust security awareness culture within the Market
• Deliver upon the Protective Security Global Strategy ensuring this is followed with any installations or replacement of technology.
• Oversee, Plan and Manage events within Local Market
• Lead on Maintenance projects for acocuntable Markets which also ensuring maximum efficiency and availability of CCTV, Access Control and Intruder detection.
• Manage all recertification tasks for access control ensuring no unauthorised access for any colleague, visitor or contractor.
• Lead on Safety and Security training for all colleagues within accountable markets

You should apply if you have :

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

What you’ll get in return :

Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefit

Our benefits will give you financial security, and can include :

Our family-focused benefits can help you to support your loved ones and include :

We’ll give you a huge range of resources that support your mental, physical and social well-being, including :

You’ll have opportunities to work internationally - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices

You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests.

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2025” in Switzerland. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in Switzerland.