Security Technology Expert

About The Job

Become part of a global team that designs and delivers tangible IT to protect AXA’s customer data and systems, in a hyper hybrid cloud environment, flirting with AI.

Job Purpose

Cyber Defense has a broad portfolio of technology security services to protect the business.

As a Security Design Lead, You Will

• Be at the center of security design, shaping how our technology defends systems and customer data around the globe.
• Collaborate with product managers, SMEs, and diverse stakeholders to deliver cohesive, risk-aware security solutions.
• Play a pivotal role in translating complex security requirements into real-world concrete solutions.

Main Missions

Your Responsibilities Include

• Design and architecture of cyberdefense products.
• Produce design artifacts (diagrams, high-level designs, etc.).
• Collaborate with product teams to define short-term and long-term roadmaps.
• Coordinate with security teams to ensure cyberdefense supports and enforces security.
• Provide technical guidance on migration-related challenges and architectural changes.
• Lead design and integration of cyberdefense in migration projects.
• Serve as the cyberdefense focal point for product teams and business stakeholders.
• Prepare and present deliverables for the Design Authority and Architecture Boards.
• Evaluate design options and defend chosen approaches.
• Align and persuade stakeholders across Product and Technology Office on design & architecture decisions.
• Conduct market studies to inform decisions.
• Evaluate vendors in RFI/RFP processes.
• Lead proofs‑of‑concept initiatives for new solutions with product teams.
• Become the Security Design and Technology deputy.

Expected Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience / Technical Skills

• Experience in Information Security discipline(s) > 10 years.
• Experience in technical Information Security solution design > 10 years.
• A broad knowledge about/experience with security “regulations” (e.g. GDRP, DORA, etc).
• Security technologies such as CSPM, CWPP, XDR/EDR, Endpoint Protection, Proxies, Web‑Application Firewall, Security Operating Centre, Vulnerability & Compliance Management, Zero‑Trust, etc.
• Security referential’s (ISO 27001, ISO 27005, NIST …).

Certifications and Education

• Cybersecurity and technical certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO27001 LA/LI, ISO 27005, TOGAF, SABSA.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, project Management, IT or a closely related subject.
• An MSc Information Security would be desirable but is not essential.

Soft skills / transversal skills

• Knowledge about/experience with GenAI, GenAI security problematics.
• Ability to function effectively in a matrix structure.
• Curiosity and interest in security topics and technology.
• Operate comfortably at management level.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong networking skills.
• Proactive team player.
• Lead the topics and dare to challenge stakeholders.
• Apply analytical rigor to understand complex business scenarios.
• Fluent in English both spoken and written (French is very much appreciated).
• If you are eager to grow, contribute to strategic projects, and collaborate with highly skilled experts in a multi-environment setting, this position is for you.