IT Operational Engineer

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Job Title: IT Operational Security Engineer

Location: Paris, France (Onsite)

Overview

This position supports the security operations of the installed infrastructure and contributes to the transformation of this infrastructure of the Cloud offerings. The engineer will work closely with the infrastructure teams to ensure proper patch deployment, system updates, and compliance of on-premises environments, including legacy VM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with security teams to deploy the necessary measures
• Manage patch campaigns and system updates
• Monitor and ensure system availability after maintenance
• Plan and execute machine shutdowns and restarts
• Support regulatory compliance efforts with the security project manager
• Install and manage monitoring agents and security tools

Mandatory skills

• Linux (RedHat) and Windows Server Administration
• VMware Virtualization
• Security tools: Qualys, Microsoft Defender, Symantec, SCCM
• Basic knowledge of Active Directory
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible)

Appreciated skills

• Work in an AGILE environment (scrum, Safe framework)
• Experience with Zabbix monitoring
• Knowledge of cloud security frameworks
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance processes
• Coordination with offshore teams

Benefits

• A supportive, diverse, and global team with a brilliant culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits that includes vacation per year, various insurances like Term life and Business Travel insurance. These are apart from the statutory benefits applicable in the country. Employee benefits are regulated by an internal policy that contains full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits as per the law of the land.
• Great opportunities to make the role your own, upskill yourself and get involved with exciting projects.
• Total Wellbeing is our focus. Alongside your professional excellence, you join the likeminded colleagues to create a larger impact within the company and society at large in your chosen area of passion - CSR Council, Diversity Council, Women Connect, Sparks – Engagement Champion to name a few.
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