Job Description
Become part of a global team that designs and delivers tangible IT to protect AXAs customer data and systems, in a hyper hybrid cloud environment, flirting with AI About the job Job Purpose Cyber Defense has a broad portfolio of technology security services to protect the business
As a Security Design Lead you will: Be at the center of security design, shaping how our technology defends systems and customer data around the globe Collaborate with product managers, SMEs, and diverse stakeholders to deliver cohesive, risk-aware security solutions
Play a pivotal role in translating complex security
into real-world concrete solutions Main missions Your
include: Design and architecture of cyberdefense products Produce design artifacts (diagrams, high-level designs, etc.) Collaborate with product teams to define short-term and long-term roadmaps Coordinate with security teams to ensure cyberdefense supports and enforces security Provide technical guidance on migration-related challenges and architectural changes Lead design and integration of cyberdefense in migration projects Serve as the cyberdefense focal point for product teams and business stakeholders Prepare and present deliverables for the Design Authority and Architecture Boards Evaluate design options and defend chosen approaches Align and persuade stakeholders across Product and Technology Office on design & architecture decisions Conduct market studies to inform decisions Evaluate vendors in RFI/RFP processes Lead proofs-of-concept initiatives for new solutions with product teams Become the Security Design and Technology deputy Expected skills & experience We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills: Experience / Technical Skills Experience in Information Security discipline(s) > 10 years Experience in technical Information Security solution design > 10 years A broad knowledge about/experience with security “regulations” (e.g
GDRP, DORA, etc); security technologies (e.g
CSPM, CWPP, XDR/EDR, Endpoint Protection, Proxies, Web-Application Firewall, Security Operating Centre, Vulnerability & Compliance Management, Zero-Trust, etc); and; Security referential’s (ISO 27001, ISO 27005, NIST …) Certifications and Education Cybersecurity and technical certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO27001 LA/LI, ISO 27005, TOGAF, SABSA
Bachelor’s degree in business, project Management, IT or a closely related subject
An MSc Information Security would be desirable but is not essential Soft skills / transversal skills Knowledge about/experience with GenAI, GenAI security problematics Ability to function effectively in a matrix structure Curiosity and interest in security topics and technology Operate comfortably at management level Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Strong Interpersonal and communication skills Strong networking skills Proactive Team player Lead the topics and dare to challenge stakeholders Apply analytical rigor to understand complex business scenarios Fluent in English both spoken and written (French is very much appreciated) If you are eager to grow, contribute to strategic projects, and collaborate with highly skilled experts in a multi-environment setting, this position is for you Where will you be in the organization
The department / team Security Design and Technology (SDT) shapes AXA’s Cyber Defense technology landscape
SDT is an international team with people in US, UK, France and Germany
We create security designs and roadmaps to protect our technology, customer data, and the company
Our portfolio is built in close collaboration with product managers, subject-matter experts, and a wide network of AXA stakeholders
We also provide security-design support to AXA Group IT Security, helping to integrate security products into IT solutions worldwide
What makes SDT special We believe in knowledgeable people and true risk expertise to build a stronger, safer society
We are redefining industry standards to differentiate AXA and earn the trust of our key stakeholders
We operate globally, support groups security strategic initiatives, align with company instructions, regulations, and business needs, and we craft practical solutions that balance often conflicting
while mitigating cyber risks
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
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 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.