Head of Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering — IT/OT (Permanent / CDI)

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Permanent employment contract (CDI) · La Défense, Paris area, France
2–3 remote working days per week · €150,000 gross annual compensation package, including base salary and variable pay.

Why this role:

Build a security architecture aligned with business risks, oversee the security technology portfolio and develop the capabilities of the technical team.

Our client:

OD Consulting is recruiting a Head of Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering for an international company. Reporting directly to the CISO, you will define the technical security roadmap and support its delivery across IT and operational technology (OT) environments.

Responsibilities:

• Define, develop and maintain cybersecurity architecture across infrastructure, applications, platforms and industrial environments.
• Oversee the design and deployment of security solutions covering networks, applications, cloud, endpoints, AI and OT.
• Manage security platforms throughout their lifecycle, including integration and vendor relationships.
• Embed Security by Design principles into projects and products.
• Conduct technical security reviews, identify risks and support remediation.
• Lead and develop the team through clear priorities, measurable objectives, coaching and technical guidance.
• Provide expert technical support during incident response or investigations when required.
• Drive continuous improvement through technology monitoring, modernization and automation.

Essential skills:

• At least ten years of experience in senior cybersecurity architecture roles, leading security engineering teams, or equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of security architectures and solutions across IT and OT.
• Proven experience leading and developing technical teams.
• Ability to translate long-term security strategy into practical delivery.
• Strong cybersecurity risk identification, assessment and mitigation skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST and IEC 62443.
• Experience working across functions and managing security vendors.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Additional strengths:

A postgraduate qualification in cybersecurity, computer science or engineering is preferred. CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP or CISM certifications are an advantage.

How you work:

You can explain complex technical topics to non-specialists, communicate recommendations to senior stakeholders and collaborate across cultures. Analytical thinking, discretion, integrity and sound judgement under pressure are important to this role.

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