Our client is one of the three divisions of the Airbus Group and Europe’s leading defence and space company. It is the world’s second-largest space company and ranks among the top 10 defence companies globally. Our client develops and engineers cutting-edge, highly reliable products in the defence and space sectors. Its technologies enable governments and institutions to protect natural resources, safeguard societies, and preserve individual freedom.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years Experience in Information Technology, with at least 7 years specifically
in Cybersecurity and security architecture
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional
(CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP) or similar would be a plus
• Extensive experience in IT, particularly in information security and software security
• Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, application security and systems integration
• Demonstrated expertise in modern security concepts such as Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management
• Interactions with SOC/Cyberdefence
• Knowledge of the defense domain cybersecurity constraints (NATO or national) including specific regulations and accreditation processes
• Knowledge of key security solutions: hardening of OS ,DB, IAM solutions, PKI, network security solutions (firewalls, proxies, WAF), virtualization security solutions (hypervisors, containers), DCS and Information Exchange Gateway
Soft Skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in an approachable way
• Logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work independently through the entire writing process
• Good multi-tasking abilities and no problem in managing multiple topics at once
• Strong ability to think analytically plus a high level of flexibility to adapt to the different priorities
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Quick learning of new topics and general sense of curiosity
• Very good English skills
• Excellent research and analysis capabilities
• Writing skills with a structured and synthetic approach
Competencies:
• Customer focus
• Drive quality initiative
• Strong service orientation and delivery focus
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Working in a multicultural environment / as part of a team
What do we offer you?
• A great place to develop your career
• Exciting and meaningful projects
• Continuous education and training
• A motivating salary and a comprehensive package of benefits
• Performance related bonus
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
• Design, build, and oversee the implementation of system-wide security software systems. This includes creating the blueprints for IT Systems, applications, and data protection across on-premise and hybrid environments
• Lead and facilitate threat modeling sessions during the design phase to identify, categorize, and prioritize threats to the software system.
• Makes key decisions on technology and integration for the cybersecurity area
• Architect and champion, the implementation of Zero Trust frameworks, focusing on advanced Identity and Access Management (IAM), and micro-segmentation.
• Ensure all architectural designs meet or exceed stringent regulatory requirements and industry-specific mandates
• Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the security organization, providing highlevel technical guidance to Security Engineers and mentoring junior architectural talent.
• Ensure all designs are compliant and aligned with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, DCS)
• Govern technical and system solution designs with other stakeholders and partners
