Build & Performance Manager - Cyber Defense Center

Hello, we’re L’Oréal. We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.

A Day in the Life

As our Build & Performance Manager, you will be the conductor of our cyber defense evolution, leading a global team of experts from our Beauty Tech hub in Saint-Ouen. You will orchestrate the strategic roadmap for our detection, reaction, and automation capabilities, shaping the future of security for the world's #1 beauty company.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead & Develop Your Team: Manage and grow a team of cybersecurity project managers and experts, fostering an agile and supportive culture focused on operational excellence.
• Drive Global Strategy: Steer the development of our Transversal Platform Team in Hyderabad (India), ensuring the seamless operation of our global security tools.
• Build Our Defenses: Oversee the architecture, construction, and continuous improvement of the Cyber Defense Center's core infrastructure, including our SIEM, EDR, and SOAR technologies.
• Optimize Performance: Enhance our incident detection and response processes to maximize the efficiency of our CSIRT and SOC teams operating in a follow-the-sun model.

We Are Looking For

We are looking for a talent transforming vision into reality. You thrive in a global environment and excel at guiding technical teams toward shared goals. We believe your potential for growth and your alignment with our values are just as important as your experience.

You're a Great Match If You Have

• Cybersecurity Leadership: Experience managing technical cyber teams and directing large‑scale security programs in an international setting.
• Technical Acumen: A strong understanding of security architectures, cloud environments (Azure, AWS), and modern detection/response technologies (SIEM, EDR, SOAR).
• Project & Agile Mastery: Proficiency in agile methodologies (Scrum) and project management tools like Jira, ServiceNow, or PowerBI.
• Influential Communication: An ability to simplify complex technical concepts for executive audiences and navigate a multi‑stakeholder environment with diplomacy.
• Language Skills: Fluency in both English and French.

It would be a great plus if you also have:

• Experience transitioning from externalized services (MSSP) to an in‑house or hybrid model.
• Knowledge of key security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF 2.0, OWASP, ISO 27001).
• A strong interest in applying AI to cybersecurity to help build the SOC of the future.

What’s In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio‑economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.