Encryption Security Expert

About the job

The Encryption Security Expert focuses on product delivery, product compliance with AXA standards, operational run, and prioritization & functional consistency of the backlog.

The role is part of the encryption product team with the responsibility to participate in daily operations for the product and ensure quality of service at the expected level.

The Encryption Security Expert will engage with 26 entities onboarded to the product for a scope of 300 applications encrypted by the product.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

Product delivery

• Responsible for the execution of Encryption BAU Activities based in the technology Thales CipherTrust Security Manager (CTM) + Luna (HSM Technology) e.g.:
• Onboarding of new encryption applications
• Run the platform in terms of performance, resilience, quality and SLA required
• Recertificate use cases offered
• Monitor the Encryption platform regularly and remediate possible issues, incidents or problems.
• Manage new requests from applications' owners to onboard Encryption use cases.
• Manage required use cases or integrations with different AXA products/tools such as Privileged Account Management, SIEM, Patching, Virtual hosts console, etc.
• Support during technical sessions where activities execution plan definition or troubleshooting sessions.
• Identify possible blocking points or incompatible / risky topics related to the product and its operations and propose remediation/mitigation solutions.
• Support definition, study and deployment of possible new use cases/features in Encryption CTM platform.
• Operate with usual tools / products required for the daily work such as Change Management process, Incident and Request management tool, CMDB, CTM reports, etc.

• Security by default: All activities both BAU or Program supporting will be superseded by Security policies and practices, and in specific activities will provide feedback / remediation actions for improving the level of security of the platform, e.g. during a Pentest campaign.

• Collaborate with entities’ security teams to ensure Cyber Defense services are delivered to the agreed QoS.
• Work in close collaboration with Distributed and Cyber Defense teams to define the product roadmap and lifecycle.
• Support AXA entities to develop plans to transition to Encryption product provided as part of Group service catalogue.

Roadmap and Project Delivery

• Participate in the delivery of the product roadmap and the execution of the product strategy in alignment with group security strategy and with technology leads.
• Communicate/explain the tactical roadmap on a regular basis to the entities and share the Encryption product strategy with them.
• Align with and manage the vendor relationship and governance in order to receive inputs on the next releases.
• Support the delivery of projects related to Encryption product roadmap.
• Support platform migration activities when required based on the business context.

Expected skills & experience

Experience

• Experience in IT field > 5 years
• Experience in Information Security field > 5 years (advantage)
• Proven experience with Encryption products (Vormetric technology advantage)
• Proven experience in international, multicultural and large scale enterprise

Technical skills

Skills / abilities

• Cross cultural sensitivity, flexibility
• Organized with a proven ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and utilize time effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to deal effectively with diverse skill sets and personalities, works effectively as a team player
• Ability to function effectively in a matrix structure
• Strong analytical skills
• Apply analytical rigor to understand complex business scenarios
• Fluent in French and English

Education

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Post-graduate degree in Project Management, IT or a closely-related subject

Certification

• Certifications in Information Security domain are desirable but are not essential

Equal opportunities

We’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment 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.