AI Deployment Strategist – Cybersecurity

Mistral.ai; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mistral.ai is seeking an AI Deployment Strategist to drive adoption and deployment of its AI solutions, partnering with customers from strategic vision to production implementation. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, AI innovation, and hands-on deployment, ensuring our customers achieve transformative outcomes.

You will partner with senior executives to design AI roadmaps, collaborate with the Applied AI team to deliver solutions in production, and ensure seamless

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a client-facing strategic and technical role in cybersecurity or defense.
• Degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science).
• Strong cybersecurity domain expertise across SOC, SIEM, SOAR, threat intel, IR, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks.
• Foundational knowledge of AI/ML/Data Science and ability to advise both security-focused and non-technical audiences on AI-driven security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive-level workshops with CISOs and security teams to identify cybersecurity challenges and opportunities for AI.
• Architect end-to-end AI solutions tailored to cybersecurity use cases and integrate with customer security workflows.
• Own pilot projects and proofs-of-value within cybersecurity contexts to demonstrate impact.
• Ensure deployed solutions meet security, privacy, and regulatory standards (e.g., NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SecNumCloud).
• Serve as trusted advisor to cybersecurity customers and monitor KPIs tied to security outcomes.
• Travel 30-60% to foster deep client relationships and on-site deployment within Europe.

Skills

Executive workshops

AI/ML basics

Security operations

Threat intelligence

SOC automation

Python

Executive presence

Sales qualification (MEDDPICC)

Client-facing

Defense/sovereign cloud familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity/Data Science/Engineering

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

Job description

Mistral.ai is seeking an AI Deployment Strategist to drive adoption and deployment of its AI solutions, partnering with customers from strategic vision to production implementation. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, AI innovation, and hands-on deployment, ensuring our customers achieve transformative outcomes.

You will partner with senior executives to design AI roadmaps, collaborate with the Applied AI team to deliver solutions in production, and ensure seamless