Security Engineer

Overview

Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow. Since 1999, we have designed secure, sustainable infrastructures to support ambitious companies. We are a leading European cloud provider with a broad portfolio and a commitment to simple, flexible, and technically excellent solutions. As AI grows, Scaleway continues to invest in sovereign AI capabilities as part of the Iliad Group, with cloud and AI products including bare metal, containerization, serverless, and AI offerings.

Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.

Why we need you

We are expanding our Security Engineering team to adapt to evolving security challenges and provide advanced tooling for our operational teams. Your mission will be to develop custom tools and applications for our SOC, CSIRT, and Trust & Safety teams to equip field experts with the best resources to protect our infrastructure and ensure a high level of security compliance.

Your future team

We work in a collaborative, international environment. You will join a team of 5 people within a dedicated development sub-team of 2 engineers alongside our core SOC unit. The team focuses on building custom tools to enhance automated threat detection, incident response, and platform security. You will regularly interact with product teams and internal departments to align security operations with our growing ecosystem.

Your daily routine

Tasks

• Develop and maintain automated tools for the SOC, CSIRT, and Trust & Safety teams
• Equip field security teams with robust, tailor-made technical solutions
• Adapt internal security tools to support the company\'s evolving corporate security requirements
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams across Scaleway
• Support operations within a highly secure, SecNumCloud-compliant environment
• Continuously optimize scripts and workflows to streamline threat detection and remediation

About you

HARD SKILLS

• Intermediate experience in software development and tool creation
• Strong appetite and interest in cybersecurity concepts, threat environments, or SOC/CSIRT operations
• Proven track record of working closely with infrastructure or production teams
• Ability to build clean, maintainable code for automation and internal tooling
• Familiarity or experience with regulated/highly secure cloud compliance frameworks (SecNumCloud environment) is a strong asset

SOFT SKILLS

• Time management & organization: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in an evolving environment
• Clear communication: Strong capability to share information efficiently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Problem-solving: Analytical mindset focused on creating practical solutions for complex security needs
• Adaptability: Comfortable shifting focus to match the rapid rhythm of a cloud provider\'s security ecosystem
• Curiosity: A natural desire to keep learning, explore new technical architectures, and dive deep into security mechanisms

What you will find at Scaleway

• Hybrid work: up to 3 days of remote work per week
• Offices: spacious, dynamic workspaces near public transport with outdoor spaces and bike parking
• Dining: healthy meal service at headquarters; breakfast across sites; Swile card for lunches at regional sites
• Well-being: gym access, daycare options, and discounted services to support a balanced life
• International environment: dozens of nationalities; English and French widely spoken
• Career & Mobility: internal mobility and opportunities to transition within the Iliad Group

Why join the Scaleway adventure?

A diverse product offering with over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI. A cutting-edge technical environment with modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers. A commitment to responsible cloud with data centers powered by renewable energy since 2017 and top-level certifications.

The next steps

• Discovery call with a recruiter (30 min)
• Technical interview with the team (45 min)
• Technical deep dive / use case review (1h)
• Management interview with the Security Manager (45 min)
• HR interview & final on-site visit

Scaleway is committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive. All applications are considered regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or other characteristics. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone should apply.