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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Deputy Security Officer and Deputy Local Cryptographic Manager

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLille, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's-level qualification in public administration or business administration.
  • At least 6 years of experience in security, preferably defense security.
  • Ability to work discreetly in a strictly regulated and highly confidential environment.
  • Organizational and adaptability skills, including responsiveness and initiative in handling critical and unexpected situations.
  • Service orientation, responsibility, and good listening skills.
  • Ability to persuade and arbitrate.
  • Experience with problem-solving techniques and continuous improvement to carry out improvement actions and cross-functional projects.
  • Rigor, pragmatism, and analytical and synthesis skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Proficiency with common IT tools and English, both written and spoken.
  • The successful candidate must undergo a security accreditation procedure because the role may require access to classified national defense information.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure application of site security rules, protection of sensitive information, and security of site property, people, and facilities.
  • Track security clearances, access, security incidents, and regulatory requirements in coordination with the relevant authorities.
  • Raise employee awareness of security, asset protection, and information security issues, and provide support on these topics.
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and continuous-improvement initiatives, and follow up on associated action plans.
  • Help manage the site's cryptographic resources, including access, inventories, compliance checks, maintenance, and incident handling.
  • Support projects and teams in integrating security and cryptographic requirements, while continuously monitoring regulatory developments.
  • Maintain service continuity by deputizing for the security and cryptographic managers when needed.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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