Security Officer

AXA Group; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AXA Group is seeking a senior Information Security expert in Madrid to oversee security strategy, risk assessment, governance and incident management. You will coach local teams, align with Group Security, and drive improvements across the security program in a complex global environment.

You will collaborate with Group Security to define standards, monitor compliance, and escalate critical risks while supporting audits and innovative initiatives. Fluent English is required; French is a plus.

Formación

• University degree in a technical discipline or related fields (information security, risks management, international relations)
• 5 years of experience in security, risks management, audit or related area
• Certifications: CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, SANS GIAC or equivalent
• Fluency in English; French is an advantage

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with Group Security to align local security with the Group Framework
• Serve as expert advisor to entity leadership on security implementation and maintenance
• Assess local compliance with information security standards and initiatives
• Define concrete actions to implement information security strategy considering local regulations
• Ensure achievement of information security targets set by Group Security
• Organise regular meetings with each entity to track progress
• Identify and analyze information security risks and recommend mitigations
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and set protection priorities
• Escalate key risks to local CSO/CCSO
• Oversee continuous information security improvement processes
• Ensure incidents are adequately managed and reported
• Support audit responses and address overdue audit findings

Conocimientos

Team player

Analytical thinking

English fluent

French an advantage

Educación

CISSP-ISSAP

CISM

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

SANS GIAC

University degree in technical discipline

Descripción del empleo

About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

About the entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

Job position pitch

Drive Information Security in terms of oversight, assurance, risks, accuracy of reporting. Challenge the information security practice and elevate gap in the entity and to the Market CCSO when necessary.

Coach and facilitate the deployment of security projects and the Group Security Program.

Act as a key advisor to local security Management on information security matters (e.g. risk management, cybersecurity, security control, monitoring, information privacy, operations, identity access management, security architecture, incident management and forensics)

Support the development of the security shared services and facilitate the implementation within the local entity.

Where will you be in the organization?

You will join the Group Security division, defining the security standards to be applied by AXA entities, overseeing the overall security posture across the Group and providing centralized services to support entities (Crisis Management, Security Operations Centre, etc.).

Throughout AXA Group, the security community represents composed of 1000 security professionals, working daily to protect our customers, operations, brand and people. To achieve this, we have gathered our three security disciplines: Information Security, Physical Security and Operational Resilience.

Our main missions:

• Monitor the Security Threat Landscape
• Define and oversee Security Standards and Strategy implementation across the Group
• Drive local security objectives with C-Level executive (COO, CIO, CTO, CFO…) of AXA entities
• Ensure the security of Group Operations as an entity
• Provide centralized security services and products to AXA entities

AXA Group Security is divided in 4 main blocks :

• Corporate functions (Group Mandate) : Security Advisory and Standards, Security Governance, Security Risk & Assurance, Security Strategy and Awareness
• CyberDefense (Group security services and products provider)
• Group Operations Security (Security of the hosting entity)
• Corporate Chief Security Officers (Oversight of entities’ security) : Corporate Centre, European Markets, International Markets

About the job

Main missions

• Collaborate with and support on one side Group Security and other group stakeholders to ensure that Information Security within the local entity is aligned with the Group Security Framework and the Group Security Strategy
• Serve as an expert advisor to the entity leadership team in the implementation and maintenance of security
• Assess the entities local compliance with the information security standards, instructions and strategic initiatives
• Help integrating the information security strategy into the entity (taking into consideration the local regulation and specificities), defines the concrete actions leading to its execution and monitors achievement
• Ensure the achievement of the information security targets in the entity, as set by Group Security.
• Organise regular meetings with each entity to follow on progress or issues
• Identify and analyze information security risks, recommend appropriate mitigation options and check that the entity documents the issues in clear, business-intelligible language
• Maintain an understanding of emerging technology (like AI), risks and industry trends. Assess the impact of emerging technology in the entities, recommend and define protection priorities with the entities.
• Escalate key information security risks to the local CSO and CCSO.
• Oversight the implementation of continuous information security improvement processes and activities (e.g. good practices, reporting, problem resolution) to ensure quality and relevance of security services
• Ensure that Information Security Incidents are adequately managed. Inform and escape to the Information Security Incidents
• Undertakes assurance to validate the effectiveness of the local security activities and controls. Ensure ineffectiveness are managed using the Security Governance of the entity and the Group
• Oversee the execution of information security projects
• Ensure development and maintenance of auditable processes to enforce consistency and facilitate the entity Assurance Process
• Support the entities in responding to Information Security Audit. Ensure that overdue serious audit findings in the entities are managed with the right level of attention by following closely on the delivery of the entity and understanding potential difficulties for resolution.

Expected skills & experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Education:

• A university degree in a technical discipline or a related fields (information security, risks management, international relations, information security…)

List of preferred certifications:

• Information Security and /or Information Technology industry certification (CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, SANS GIAC or equivalent)

Overall work experience in the field:

• Experience in security, risks management, audit or related area: 5 years

Soft skills / transversal skills:

• Team player
• Ability to apply analytical rigour to understand complex business scenarios
• Local language(s) and fluent in English (French is an advantage)

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.