Akeneo
Director of Information Security
Job Location
Paris, France
Job Description
Akeneo is the product experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM); creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. Akeneo empowers business leaders with software, education, and an engaged community all focused on the practice of product experience management.
At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company.We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humble Hunger, Diligent Benevolence, Responsible Pioneers and Inclusive Community! Our Purple Fire isn't just a set of values; it's our unique way of igniting passion and driving excellence. Bold and fun, with a hint of the unexpected - it is the essence of who we are.We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that's why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot #ZiggyTheHydra welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo! Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page .
Job description
As Director of Information Security, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization's information security strategy. This role involves overseeing the protection of data, managing security risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. They will work closely with other departments to integrate security measures into all aspects of the business and report directly to the Head of IT with the strong support of the founders and CTO.
Your key Responsibilities will be:
With your team, that includes:
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in information security, with at least 1-3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices.
- Extensive security experience in a Web environment and/or public cloud (we use Google Cloud Platform).
- Proficiency in risk management, threat assessment, and incident response.
- Good communication in English.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and departments.
Life at Akeneo
Culture
Diverse, cross-cultural team.
Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites
Top-notch 8-week onboarding programme for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company.
The position is open in the lovely city of Nantes: Enjoy a 19th-century historical building, tour our private garden and stop by the pond while doing your team catch-up. We also do great barbecues when the sun is out.
General
Competitive package and complementary health insurance
Time off
Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home)
33 days paid leave if you are the second parent (instead of 28 days)
Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year
Health & Wellness
Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice
Massage sessions offered regularly and at a reduced price
Equipment
Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...
Choose between MacOS or Linux
Personal remote allowance to maximize your home office environment
Professional Development
Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (i.e. Meetups) or industry events
A €1,000 learning budgetper employee per year.
Perks & Discounts
Get your Swile lunch card funded at 50% by the company
Receive a 50% discount on the transportation pass of your choice
Comité Social et Economique: advantages and deductions on cultural activities, entertainment etc.
Take advantage of our company crèche whether you need a nursery spot (subject to availability), emergency childcare, or care for Wednesdays and school vacations.
Corporate Responsibility
Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.
Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.
Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!
Interview process:
Interview with Talent Acquisition: a 30-minute conversation with Marie-Anaïs, where you'll learn more about the role, Akeneo, and briefly go through your experience and expectations.
Interview with your Manager: meet Tanneguy and Guillaume and get more information about the role. The manager will also evaluate your hard/soft skills by allowing you to highlight the projects you worked on.
At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.
So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!
Feeling hesitant because you think you're not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don't hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!
Department Internal IT Locations Paris, Nantes Employment type Full-time Working policy Remote or hybrid
Location: Paris, FR
Posted Date: 9/24/2024
At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company.We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humble Hunger, Diligent Benevolence, Responsible Pioneers and Inclusive Community! Our Purple Fire isn't just a set of values; it's our unique way of igniting passion and driving excellence. Bold and fun, with a hint of the unexpected - it is the essence of who we are.We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that's why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot #ZiggyTheHydra welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo! Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page .
Job description
As Director of Information Security, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization's information security strategy. This role involves overseeing the protection of data, managing security risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. They will work closely with other departments to integrate security measures into all aspects of the business and report directly to the Head of IT with the strong support of the founders and CTO.
Your key Responsibilities will be:
- Establish and enforce security strategies, policies, procedures, and guidelines for the whole company including the product department.
- Maintain, improve and extend security certification (ISO 27001, possibly SOC2, CSA STAR ...). Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
- Carry enablement and supportive actions to customer-facing positions on Information security and compliance topics.
- Operational and People Management of the information security team (5 people).
With your team, that includes:
- Lead the organization in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks.
- Manage security incidents and breaches response, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Develop security awareness training programs.
- Carry out the regulatory watch, security threats anticipation and intelligence
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in information security, with at least 1-3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices.
- Extensive security experience in a Web environment and/or public cloud (we use Google Cloud Platform).
- Proficiency in risk management, threat assessment, and incident response.
- Good communication in English.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and departments.
Life at Akeneo
Culture
Diverse, cross-cultural team.
Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites
Top-notch 8-week onboarding programme for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company.
The position is open in the lovely city of Nantes: Enjoy a 19th-century historical building, tour our private garden and stop by the pond while doing your team catch-up. We also do great barbecues when the sun is out.
General
Competitive package and complementary health insurance
Time off
Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home)
33 days paid leave if you are the second parent (instead of 28 days)
Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year
Health & Wellness
Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice
Massage sessions offered regularly and at a reduced price
Equipment
Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...
Choose between MacOS or Linux
Personal remote allowance to maximize your home office environment
Professional Development
Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (i.e. Meetups) or industry events
A €1,000 learning budgetper employee per year.
Perks & Discounts
Get your Swile lunch card funded at 50% by the company
Receive a 50% discount on the transportation pass of your choice
Comité Social et Economique: advantages and deductions on cultural activities, entertainment etc.
Take advantage of our company crèche whether you need a nursery spot (subject to availability), emergency childcare, or care for Wednesdays and school vacations.
Corporate Responsibility
Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.
Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.
Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!
Interview process:
Interview with Talent Acquisition: a 30-minute conversation with Marie-Anaïs, where you'll learn more about the role, Akeneo, and briefly go through your experience and expectations.
Interview with your Manager: meet Tanneguy and Guillaume and get more information about the role. The manager will also evaluate your hard/soft skills by allowing you to highlight the projects you worked on.
At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.
So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!
Feeling hesitant because you think you're not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don't hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!
Department Internal IT Locations Paris, Nantes Employment type Full-time Working policy Remote or hybrid
Location: Paris, FR
Posted Date: 9/24/2024
Contact Information
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