Director of IT & Information Security
full-time•Paris
About this role
<h4>About Qevlar AI</h4><p>Qevlar is a B2B SaaS startup that strives to massively increase the productivity of cybersecurity teams. We develop AI Cybersecurity Analysts that augment Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Since our creation 2 years ago, we have:</p><ul><li><p>Raised €14 million in seed funding led by EQT Ventures and Forgepoint Capital</p></li><li><p>Been incubated both by Microsoft (genAI studio) and Meta (AI program)</p></li><li><p>Deployed our solution to Global 500 companies and leading MSSPs in EMEA and NA (Equans, Nomios, Globalconnect, Almond)</p></li></ul><p><span><strong>We're looking for our first Director of IT & Information Security to build and own our entire internal security and IT function from scratch.</strong></span></p><h4>What will you do</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Own our security posture end-to-end:</strong> maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance, manage audits, run pentests, and define our security policies and incident response processes</p></li><li><p><strong>Be the face of security with our clients:</strong> answer security questionnaires, join customer calls, and build the trust that closes enterprise deals</p></li><li><p><strong>Build our IT foundation:</strong> manage devices and MDM, streamline onboarding/offboarding, administer our SaaS stack (Google Workspace, Slack, etc.), and own IAM/SSO/MFA</p></li><li><p><strong>Structure the chaos:</strong> we're scaling fast and everything needs to be formalised, you'll create the processes, documentation, and governance we need</p></li><li><p><strong>Grow with us:</strong> start as an individual contributor, then build your team as we scale</p></li></ul><h3>Who you are </h3><p><strong>You have:</strong></p><ul><li><p>7-10 years of experience in information security and/or IT, with at least one role in a B2B SaaS startup or scale-up</p></li><li><p>Hands-on experience with SOC 2 or ISO 27001 (you've been through audits, not just read about them)</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of IAM, SSO, and endpoint management (Okta, Google Workspace, Jamf, or similar)</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)</p></li><li><p>The ability to talk security with enterprise clients and build credibility</p></li><li><p>Full autonomy, you don't need hand-holding to figure out what needs to be done</p></li></ul><p><strong>Bonus points for:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Experience with product security or secure SDLC</p></li><li><p>A DevOps or infrastructure background</p></li><li><p>Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CISA</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with LLM-based systems and their security implications</p></li></ul><h4>Why join us</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Build from scratch:</strong> you're not inheriting a mess — you're creating the function, the processes, and eventually the team</p></li><li><p><strong>Security for security people:</strong> we build AI that helps SOC analysts. If you care about cybersecurity, our mission will resonate</p></li><li><p><strong>Ownership:</strong> BSPCE package included</p></li><li><p><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Paris-based, remote-friendly</p></li></ul><h4>Hiring process</h4><ol><li><p><strong>Intro Call</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Case Study</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Meet the Team </strong></p></li></ol>
What you'll do
- The Director of IT & Information Security will own the security posture end-to-end, maintaining compliance and managing audits. They will also build the IT foundation and create necessary processes and documentation as the company scales.
About Qevlar AI
Qevlar AI is your AI SOC Platform that expands your SOC capacity without adding headcount and doesn’t hallucinate.
⏱ Investigate alerts in 3 minutes ✂️ Cut false positives 🔥 Focus only on real threats ready for remediation ⚡Deploy in a few hours (the record - 10 minutes!)
Qevlar is deployed in production by Fortune Global 500 enterprises and leading MSSPs, including Orange Cyberdefense and Atos. Are you next?
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What does a Director of IT & Information Security do at Qevlar AI?
As a Director of IT & Information Security at Qevlar AI, you will: the Director of IT & Information Security will own the security posture end-to-end, maintaining compliance and managing audits. They will also build the IT foundation and create necessary processes and documentation as the company scales..
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The Director of IT & Information Security position at Qevlar AI is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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