Chief Security Officer

Overview

Location : Paris – La Garenne-Colombes

ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy and services. The Global Business Unit Supply & Energy Management (GBU S&EM) provides reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy to its customers, optimizing production assets and designing tailored energy solutions for 200,000 B2B clients and 15 million consumers. The unit delivers decarbonized electricity 24/7 and supports a team of more than 10,000 experts across 20 countries.

Joining Supply & Energy Management means being part of a team focused on shaping a greener and more efficient energy future. We aim to push the boundaries of innovation to deliver decarbonized energy around the clock.

Context: Within ENGIE, the CSO role sits in the Global Business Unit Supply & Energy Management, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of the entity and having a functional line to the Group Security and Economic Intelligence Department (DSIE).

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the entity’s Director and Executive Committee members on all security-related matters.
• Ensure deployment of the Group Security Policy within the entity and align action plans with Group directives.
• Maintain relationships with local authorities and administrations in the countries where the entity operates, as necessary.
• Maintain regular interaction with DSIE and develop relationships with regional security hubs and other ENGIE CSOs, including participation in monthly meetings, incident reporting, and escalation of significant events.
• Identify, assess, and anticipate threats affecting personnel, assets, and facilities; implement appropriate responses and report alerts and trends to management and DSIE when needed.
• Monitor local regulations, technological developments, and emerging threats; contribute to DSIE threat intelligence and facilitate sharing of relevant information.
• Ensure physical protection measures across sites (access control, CCTV, alarm systems, locking systems, etc.).
• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for all employees, including local staff and expatriates, and provide security guidance to business travelers.
• Support the protection of sensitive information by raising awareness, contributing to data mapping, supporting classification processes, and leading or contributing to investigations in case of data breaches.
• Prepare for security crisis management and participate in crisis response teams as needed.
• Conduct annual internal control self-assessments, identify gaps, and define mitigation plans.
• Oversee security aspects of major events and develop specific security policies, procedures, and plans in compliance with Group rules and local regulations.
• Conduct third-party audits (security providers) and due diligence processes, sharing results with DSIE when required.
• Support business development teams in identifying and mitigating security risks related to projects and operations.
• Establish an annual security risk mapping (people, infrastructure, information) and submit it to DSIE.
• Advise the Executive Committee on regulatory changes impacting security practices and decision-making.
• Share lessons learned (REX) with DSIE and the security network to support continuous improvement.
• The implementation and performance of these responsibilities are assessed through KPIs defined in coordination with DSIE.

Profile

• University degree (minimum Bachelor’s, preferably Master’s degree).
• At least 10 years of experience in security, gained within government institutions (military, police, etc.) or the private sector, complemented by recognized certifications (e.g., CPP).
• Proven ability to combine strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Strong expertise in strategic and operational planning, as well as management.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high availability in crisis situations.
• Fluent in English with good working knowledge of French.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and collaborate across diverse teams and functions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; autonomous, well-organized, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to operate in remote or challenging environments, including industrial onshore and offshore sites.
• Good understanding of the geographical areas where the entity operates.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Why join us?

Diversity & Inclusion: If you meet these requirements, apply with your CV. ENGIE S&EM is committed to fostering an inclusive and gender-neutral environment where everyone’s potential can thrive. All our positions are open to people with disabilities; if you require any reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About ENGIE

ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, accelerating the transition toward a carbon-neutral world. Our purpose is to reduce energy consumption and develop more sustainable solutions that reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet.

We rely on our core businesses—gas, power, renewable energy, and services—to deliver competitive, tailored solutions worldwide. With 96,000 employees, ENGIE is a community of “Imaginative Builders,” working to create harmonious and sustainable progress.

Business Unit: Supply & Energy Management

Division: S&EM LEGAL & ETHICS

Legal Entity: ENGIE Global Markets S.A.S.

Professional Experience: Senior (experience >15 years)

Education Level: Master e2 0s Degree

Company Name: Supply and Energy Management