Security Architect

Rakuten Tech in Europe

Paris

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Annual bonus

Stock option

Coupons for Rakuten Platform

Access to learning and development resources

Extra time off during your Birthday and Company anniversary

More than 35 days' holiday a year

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a Security Architect for their Paris office. The role involves ensuring the security of systems, collaborating with various teams, and providing tailored security solutions. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in information security and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in the information security field.
Strong understanding of security protocols and best practices.
Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork capability.

Responsibilities

Perform system requirements and design review on systems inside Rakuten.
Collaborate with developers and stakeholders for secure design.
Create and update security standards and regulations.

Skills

Consultation

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Advanced IT security certifications

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Rakuten, founded in 1997, is a Global Innovation Company based in Japan. With over 70 diverse businesses spanning e-commerce, digital content, fintech, and communications, and 32,000 employees, we serve 1.6 billion members worldwide. Our mission is to empower people and society through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Rakuten Tech in Europe, a part of the Rakuten Group's Global Innovation Hub, serves as the regional hub for the European-based members of the Technology Division. We provide and optimize global platforms to support businesses within the Rakuten Ecosystem, tailoring them to specific use cases in Europe and beyond.

With over 130 members across 7 countries and 12 offices, our presence spans France (Paris), Spain (Barcelona), UK (Belfast and London), Estonia (Tallinn), and Germany (Berlin). Our diverse team is formed of more than 20 nationalities and collaborates with all members of the Technology Divisions on a regular basis.

Description In Rakuten, security and safety of the Internet services of our group are guaranteed by the Cyber Security Defense Department (CSDD). CSDD covers all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and operation security for all the services developed inside Rakuten Group.

Why we hire Team expansion due to the increased demand of the work and the scope expansion.

Position details We are looking for a Security Architect with a true security mindset and technical depth that will serve as a key member of our security team. As a Security Architect, you will be expected to be an experienced professional in information security and IT risk assessment, with a strong understanding and hands-on experiences of security protocols, authentication, and security best practices in the development lifecycle. You will also be expected to possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work with a diverse group of people. Additionally, you will handle consulting engagements, providing expert advice and solutions to internal customers based on their cybersecurity needs and challenges.

Location: Paris, Barcelona

Responsibilities

Perform system requirements and design review on systems inside the Rakuten ecosystem.
Collaborate with developers, system/network administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure secure design, development, and implementation of applications and networks.
Create and/or update security-related guidelines, technical security standards, security policies, and regulations for Rakuten group.
Take part in the security training and awareness activities by cultivating a sense of security awareness, and arranging for continuous education.
Inspire innovation and deliver quality at speed across the platform and execute these to success through diligent planning, attention to detail, effective delegation, efficient decision making, and individual/team accountability.
Communicate with potential (internal) customers to understand their cybersecurity needs and challenges.
Scope and assess customer requirements to provide tailored security solutions.
Develop and present proposals based on the customer's needs and cybersecurity challenges.
Handle consulting engagements, providing expert advice and solutions to internal customers.

Mandatory qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in the information security field.
Understanding of the core concepts of network, web/mobile application, network/web application protocols, and related security issues.
Basic understanding of security architecture frameworks, threat modeling, security patterns, and security best practices in SDLC.
Excellent consultation, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills to help build trust and consensus.
Strong teamwork capability in a diverse team environment.

Desired qualifications

Past work as a consultant at a highly technical information security consultancy is a plus.
Advanced IT security certifications (with good standing) e.g., CISA, CISSP may be advantageous.
Experience overseeing remediation of vulnerabilities, defining security requirements, and a proven track record of working with infrastructure and development teams to build secure solutions.
Experience in Web/Mobile application development and major web frameworks.
Experience in Web/Mobile Penetration Testing and/or Vulnerability Assessment.
Experience with major commercial cloud environments and/or working with container technologies.
Experience in working with SIEM and/or participated in Incident Response projects.
Incident response experience, including handling and managing security incidents.

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BENEFITS

Annual bonus
Stock-option
Coupons for Rakuten Platform (20 euros per month)
Access to learning and career development resources
Access to certifications and tech conferences
Being part of multicultural teams with more than 20 nationalities
Extra time off during your Birthday and Company anniversary
Possibility to organize your time to have your Fridays afternoons off
More than 35 days' holiday a year (25 days' paid holiday

As an employer, Rakuten Tech in Europe is committed to developing an inclusive working environment. Access to employment is open to all, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or social status.

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