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Senior Security Architect

Cronos Europa

  • European Institutions secure a wide portfolio of Information Systems, focusing on developing robust security plans, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with technical teams on security architecture and vulnerability management.
  • The aim is to deliver modern and secure architecture, ensuring compliance with EC Security Policies while aligning with strategies such as Cloud First and Security by Design.
  • In this context, Cronos Europa is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Architect.

Responsibilities

  • Create and continuously improve architectural models and develop appropriate architectural documentation and specifications related to the cybersecurity aspects of business systems.
  • Coordinate secure development, integration, and maintenance of cybersecurity components in line with standards and related requirements.
  • Verify cybersecurity controls using EC dedicated systems.
  • Ensure the security of IT systems.
  • Develop and maintain Security Plans.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to promote IT security through Business Impact Assessments and Risk Analysis.
  • Engage with technical teams to establish security architecture, conduct vulnerability scans, perform code reviews and ethical hacking, and implement cryptographic solutions.
  • Implement the actions proposed in Security Plans to achieve compliance with the EC Security Policy, focusing on vulnerability scans, training programs, log management, and access policies.
  • Ensure alignment with the IT Security Policy and security aspects of broader Commission strategies such as Dual Pillar, Cloud First, and Security by Design.
  • Address security aspects associated with transitioning to cloud infrastructure and migrating to modern components and architectures.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in security consulting, including conducting risk analysis using methodologies such as EBIOS and CRAMM.
  • Familiarity and experience with security frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002 and BS 7799.
  • Proficiency in defining and following up on Security Programs, Business Continuity Plans, Security Awareness initiatives, Vulnerability Management, and specifying Security Requirements.
  • Strong management skills with a proven track record in project management and leading cross-functional teams in system support, development, and operations.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, with experience interacting with Steering Committees, Middle and Senior Management.
  • Ability to understand, speak, and write English and French at least at C1 level.

Behavioral skills

  • High degree of discretion and integrity.
  • Ability to integrate seamlessly into an international, multicultural environment with rapid self-starting capability.
  • Expertise in working within multilingual settings and participating effectively in multilingual meetings.
  • Ability to manage multiple large projects within a multicultural context.
  • Skilled in establishing and nurturing trusting relationships with counterparts in partner organizations.
  • Strong team player.

Profile

  • Level of education corresponding to Level 6 of the European Qualification Framework, typically corresponding to a Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Bachelor's degree of 3 years or more, Master's degree or Ph.D. in the specific areas defined for the profile or in other equivalent areas, subject to acceptance by the Contracting Authority.
  • A qualification in a non-related area should be accompanied by the minimum required professional experience.