Job Description

Job position pitch

The Security Technical Design Lead plays a critical role in bringing specialized expertise in Security architecture to GO Security teams (Product Security Office, Engineering Center). He or she ensure complex projects from AXA GO meet security standards, participating to the definition of compliance and security technical controls for products.

About the job

Job purpose

As the GO Security Technical Design Lead, your main objectives are to :

  • Define and Maintain Technical security pattern slibrary, and knowledge base, ; aligned with Group Architecture, GO Security Policies, and Standard GO Cyber Defense Products
  • Perform architecture security reviews for large and risky projects/products supporting GO Security teams, especially Product Security Office and GO Security Engineering Center team

    • Some example of main topics / technologies: Zero trust, network segregation, Public cloud (AWS & Azure), Containerization (Openshift), Identity and Access management services, API security, security services (A/V, EDR, SIEM…), Artificial Inteligence (AI) integration, Shadow cloud…

    Main missions

    Your responsibilities include :

  • Own the GO technical security pattern library, and knowledge base.
  • Evaluate the security design of the architecture and threat models, including network, application, and data security measures for complex projects and products;.
  • Define of new security controls for complex products in coordination with GO Security Engineering Center team and GO Cyber Defense teams; aligned with industry best practices and the organization's security policies.
  • Provide recommendations for improving the security posture of the architecture, including potential remediation actions and risk mitigation strategies.

    • Your Profile

    About the Entity

    AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

    We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

    We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

    At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action :

  • State-of-the-art Data Technologyto drive customer experience
  • State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcingto drive efficiency and better manage risks
  • High-Performing Global Teamfor stronger partnerships with AXA entities

    • The department / team

    Group Operation Security (GO Security) mandate, as part of AXA Group Security division, is to Secure AXA GO as an entity and secure GO Products delivered by AXA GO as a Service Provider to other entities of AXA.

    Your Profile

    Expected skills & experience

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

  • Experience
  • University degree in computer science, information security, systems architecture, or related field.
  • Experience > 10
  • Significant professional experience in the design and evaluation of security architectures.
  • Strong experience in security architecture, including threat modeling, security kill chain or similar, infrastructure technologies, cloud

    • Technical skills

  • Extensive expertise in security architecture, with in-depth knowledge of principles and best practices.
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies and services, as well as associated security tools.
  • Ability to define appropriate security controls for complex solutions and assess their effectiveness.

    • Soft skills / transversal skills

  • Strategic Mindset to see ahead of future needs while dealing with fast evolving environment.
  • Resourceful skills to address complex situations and interactions.
  • Analytical thinking and ability to solve complex security-related problems.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ability to weigh things up quickly and take the initiative within limits of authority.
  • Ability to recommends solutions relevant to the complexity, scope, risk and magnitude of problems impacting the service levels.
  • Fluency in English is a necessity (including Information Security English).
  • Fluency in French is an advantage.

    • About AXA

    As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working with 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of
    respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.


    About the Entity

    AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation. 

    We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

    We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

    At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

  • State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
  • State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
  • High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities 

    • 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.

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