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Security Officer
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Location

Madrid

Type

full-time

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About the job

 

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

  • Serving as the primary contact for the operational activities related to Cyber Defense within the Entities/OpCo’s.
  • Deliver day-to-day security operations management and reporting as the 1st line of defense (execution). That includes managing related cybersecurity request, incident, change request and resolution management for services in scope.
  • Oversee and drive the processes in various domain: infrastructure security operations, security incident and crisis management, audit remediations, and vulnerability management.
  • Ensure comprehensive coverage and reporting of all security tool implementations across all in-scope assets.
  • Monitor, report on, and drive compliance with operational SLAs, KPIs, and KRIs for subscribed services, coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
  • Act as the extension of the Cyber Defense Global team, delivering tools and services to entities/opco’s.
  • Serve as the primary security operations contact within Group Operations, collaborating across organizational boundaries (e.g., OpCo’s, Solution Delivery, regional and local CISOs, vendors, etc.).
  • Function as the Security Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to detect, respond to, and defend AXA against malicious actors and threats.
  • Oversee security monitoring and the incident lifecycle, including executive and client communications, direct resource management and coordination, and end-to-end process oversight from detection to post-mortem and root-cause analysis (RCA).
  • Ensure and enforce information security relevant controls and process across the AXA entities.
  • Participate as required in global security programs and projects to deliver assigned objectives.
  • Contribute to audit relevant investigations and their management action plans to remediate the discovered risks.
  • Act as a security advocate to promote security policies and culture / mindset
  • Act as a security advisor to the relevant stakeholders on security matters
  • Participate and support local Security Programs and Projects
  • Contribute to rapid incident response by recommending and prioritizing appropriate responses and by contributing to the lessons learned and post-incident activities

 

 

Expected skills & experience

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

 

Experience

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related fields
  • Experience in IT > 15 years
  • Experience in IT Security > 10 years
  • Proven experience in running Security Operations and project works in the following categories below.
  • In-depth knowledges of infrastructure and application vulnerabilities, architectures and challenges.
  • Information Security and/or Information Technology industry certification like CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, OSCP, and etc, is a plus
  • Experience on Cloud Security is a plus

 

Technical skills

  • Cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility. Appreciate diversity and inclusiveness. 
  • Experience with security operations, risk and service delivery frameworks.
  • Familiar with local and regional regulatory requirements for entities
  • Knowledge of information security best practices, architecture, standards and threat landscape
  • Customer-centric and strong service delivery skills with escalation management capabilities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to deal effectively with diverse skill sets and personalities, works effectively as a team player
  • Organized with a proven ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and utilize time effectively
  • Able to translate technical requirements and communicate at all levels
  • Apply analytical rigor to understand complex business scenarios
  • Ability to function effectively in a matrix structure.
  • Ability to function with minimal supervision
  • Subject Matter Expert for the following in-scope security services below.
    • Infrastructure Security (Mandatory)
      • Network Security - at least intermediate knowledges for minimum 3 solutions
        • Firewall review and assessment
        • Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
        • DDoS protection
        • Secure Web Access (Proxy)
        • Secure email gateway
        • Web Application Firewall (WAF)
      • End-Point Security - at least intermediate knowledges for minimum 2 solutions
        • Malware Protection (Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware)
        • End-Point Detection & Response (EDR)
        • Data Leakage Prevention (DLP)
      • Data Security - basic knowledges
        • Encryption
    • Security Incident Management (Mandatory)
      • SIEM - basic knowledges
      • Security Incident Handling/Response - intermediate knowledges
    • Application Security & Vulnerability Management
      • Architecture review
      • SDLC
      • SAST & DAST
    • Cloud Security
      • PaaS and IaaS Security
      • Data Security
      • Cloud compliance
      • DevSecOps

 

 

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.

 

 

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

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 for 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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Cyber Defense,Security Operations,Incident Management,Vulnerability Management,Infrastructure Security,Network Security,Cloud Security,Data Security,Security Incident Handling,Application Security,Communication Skills,Analytical Skills,Project Management,Customer-Centric,Interpersonal Skills,Service Delivery

About AXA

As one of the largest global insurers, our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

Protection has always been at the core of our business, helping individuals, businesses and societies to thrive. And AXA has always been a leader, an innovator, an entrepreneurial company, fostering progress in all its dimensions. Our purpose also links back to the Group's roots. From the outset, AXA has been committed to acting as a force for collective good. From solidarity-based actions with AXA Hearts In Action to work on prevention issues with the AXA Research Fund and the fight against climate change, AXA has always been attentive to its social environment and embraced its responsibility as an insurer: responsibility for taking action upstream in order to better understand risks, with one goal in mind: to ensure better protection.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Insurance

What you'll do

  • The Security Officer will manage day-to-day security operations and serve as the primary contact for Cyber Defense activities. Responsibilities include overseeing security monitoring, incident lifecycle management, and ensuring compliance with security controls across AXA entities.

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What does a Security Officer do at AXA?

As a Security Officer at AXA, you will: the Security Officer will manage day-to-day security operations and serve as the primary contact for Cyber Defense activities. Responsibilities include overseeing security monitoring, incident lifecycle management, and ensuring compliance with security controls across AXA entities..

Why join AXA as a Security Officer?

AXA is a leading Insurance company.

Is the Security Officer position at AXA remote?

The Security Officer position at AXA is based in Madrid, Madrid Community, Spain. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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