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