Head of Information Security & IT Operations

Temporary; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Biomemory, based in Paris, seeks an experienced Information Security & IS Management lead to run our information systems and own security for the DNA Shield service. You will report to the Software Engineering Director, oversee two system engineers (France and US), and collaborate with the CEO on security decisions.

You will drive security policy, risk assessments, GDPR compliance, and ISO 27001 governance while shaping the IT and security roadmap, infrastructure, and budgets in a fast-evolving

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of system and network administration experience.
• At least 5 years of information security responsibilities.
• First successful experience managing a team.
• Solid knowledge of the ISO 27001 standard.
• Fluent English, essential for working with the US team.
• Autonomy to own a scope end to end with structured prioritization.
• Rigor and a teaching mindset in a fast-evolving Deeptech environment.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement and evolve the information security policy.
• Conduct risk assessments and present to the CEO; elevate major incidents.
• Lead security incident management and GDPR compliance.
• Organize penetration tests and answer customer security questionnaires.
• Define IT and security roadmap; manage budget (Capex/Opex).
• Oversee infrastructure, network and cloud hosting (OVH, Azure).
• Deploy operational security tools and audits; ensure compliance.
• Administer Google Workspace and Office 365; manage assets.
• Support business teams in selecting and deploying apps; vendor mgmt.

Skills

System administration

Information security governance

Team leadership

ISO 27001

Cloud platforms

Linux

Google Workspace

Office 365

Budget presentations

English proficiency

Tools

OVH/Azure cloud platforms

Ticketing systems

Asset management tools

Job description

Biomemory, based in Paris, seeks an experienced Information Security & IS Management lead to run our information systems and own security for the DNA Shield service. You will report to the Software Engineering Director, oversee two system engineers (France and US), and collaborate with the CEO on security decisions.

You will drive security policy, risk assessments, GDPR compliance, and ISO 27001 governance while shaping the IT and security roadmap, infrastructure, and budgets in a fast-evolving