Security Architect

AXA Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AXA Group is seeking a Security Technical Design Lead to enhance security architecture within their GO Security teams. This role involves defining security standards, performing architecture reviews, and ensuring compliance across complex projects. Candidates should possess a degree in computer science or related fields, with substantial experience in security architecture and a strong understanding of cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in designing and evaluating security architectures.
• Deep expertise in security architecture and best practices.
• Fluency in English required; French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Define and maintain the technical security pattern library.
• Evaluate security design of architecture and threat models.
• Provide recommendations to improve security posture.

Connaissances

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Cloud security

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Formation

University degree in computer science

Degree in information security

Degree in systems architecture

Outils

Security tools

Cloud technologies

Description du poste

The Security Technical Design Lead plays a critical role in bringing specialized expertise in security architecture to GO Security teams (Product Security Office, Engineering Center). They ensure that complex projects from AXA GO meet security standards by participating in the definition of compliance and security technical controls for products.

About the job

Job purpose

As the GO Security Technical Design Lead, your main objectives are to:

1. Define and maintain the technical security pattern library and knowledge base, aligned with Group Architecture, GO Security Policies, and Standard GO Cyber Defense Products.
2. Perform architecture security reviews for large and risky projects/products supporting GO Security teams, especially the Product Security Office and GO Security Engineering Center team.

Some main topics/technologies include: Zero trust, network segregation, Public cloud (AWS & Azure), Containerization (OpenShift), Identity and Access Management services, API security, security services (A/V, EDR, SIEM…), Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration, Shadow cloud.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

1. Owning the GO technical security pattern library and knowledge base.
2. Evaluating the security design of architecture and threat models, including network, application, and data security measures for complex projects and products.
3. Defining new security controls for complex products in coordination with GO Security Engineering Center and GO Cyber Defense teams, aligned with industry best practices and security policies.
4. Providing recommendations to improve the security posture of architectures, including remediation actions and risk mitigation strategies.

Your Profile

About the Entity

AXA is transforming into a sustainable, tech-led company. At AXA Group Operations, we are key drivers of this transformation, leveraging technology and innovation to evolve our insurance business model globally at speed, with high-quality advisory and execution.

We operate across 17 countries with highly qualified teams, leveraging technology, data, sourcing, security, and investment in a global manner while achieving economies of scale and synergies.

Our focus areas include:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to enhance customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to improve efficiency and risk management
• High-Performing Global Team to foster stronger partnerships with AXA entities

The department / team

Group Operation Security (GO Security), part of AXA Group Security division, is tasked with securing AXA GO as an entity and securing GO Products delivered as a service to other AXA entities.

Candidate Profile

We seek candidates with:

• A university degree in computer science, information security, systems architecture, or related field.
• Significant experience in designing and evaluating security architectures.
• Strong expertise in security architecture, including threat modeling, security kill chain, infrastructure technologies, and cloud security.

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in security architecture and best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, services, and security tools.
• Ability to define and assess security controls for complex solutions.
• Strategic thinking to anticipate future needs in a fast-evolving environment.
• Resourcefulness and analytical skills to address complex security challenges.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Quick decision-making and initiative within authority limits.
• Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.

About AXA

As a global insurance leader, AXA protects what matters and fosters a diverse, inclusive culture. Join us to grow your potential, innovate, and make a difference in people's lives.