Security Technology Expert

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
• 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

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 (e.g. CSPM, CWPP, XDR/EDR, Endpoint Protection, Proxies, Web‑Application Firewall, Security Operating Centre, Vulnerability & Compliance Management, Zero‑Trust, etc); and;
• 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
• 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
• 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

Where will you be in the organization?

The department / team

Security Design and Technology (SDT) shapes AXA’s Cyber Defense technology landscape. SDT is an international team with people in US, UK, France and Germany. We create security designs and roadmaps to protect our technology, customer data, and the company. Our portfolio is built in close collaboration with product managers, subject‑matter experts, and a wide network of AXA stakeholders. We also provide security‑design support to AXA Group IT Security, helping to integrate security products into IT solutions worldwide.

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) 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.