IT Security Engineer

Join PASQAL, a leading company in the Neutral Atom Quantum Computing space, as a Senior IT Security Engineer. In this impactful role, you will design, operate, and continuously improve security across various environments, including workplace, identity, networks, SaaS, infrastructure, and cloud. You will work closely with the Information Security Manager to turn security requirements and risks into pragmatic solutions that support business needs. The position offers a dynamic, close-knit international team, flexible schedules, competitive benefit packages, and opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir, exploiter et améliorer continuellement la sécurité des environnements de travail, d'identité, de réseau, de SaaS, d'infrastructure et de cloud.
• Renforcer la sécurité des identités, des points de terminaison, des réseaux et du cloud grâce à des contrôles d'accès, au durcissement, à la segmentation, à la surveillance et à la gestion des vulnérabilités.
• Déployer et exploiter des capacités de protection et de détection telles que EDR/XDR, SIEM, IDS/IPS, en gérant les incidents de sécurité et les remédiations.
• Ability to document controls, decisions, and technical activities so they remain measurable, traceable, and auditable
• Active technology and cybersecurity watch, with the ability to assess emerging threats and solutions and turn relevant insights into continuous security improvements
• Clear communicator able to influence decisions and adapt messages to both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or a closely related infrastructure engineering role
• Hands-on experience with identity technologies such as SSO, SAML, OIDC, SCIM, MFA, and RBAC
• Ability to translate risks and security requirements into pragmatic technical controls and propose secure alternatives without unnecessarily blocking operations or research

Experience in working in controlled environments

• Solid understanding of application and DevSecOps security practices, including CI/CD security, vulnerability scanning, threat modeling, and software supply-chain security
• Fluency in professional English and ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment

Rigorous, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach

• Strong sense of ownership and autonomy, with sound judgment on when to coordinate or escalate decisions to the ISM and other relevant stakeholders
• Collaborative team player able to build strong relationships with technical, operational, and business stakeholders

Preferred

• Affinity with AI tools is a bonus
• Strong foundations in IAM, endpoint security, system hardening, vulnerability management, security monitoring, audit logging, and incident response