Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Description:
Job details
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
Reference number
2025-156534
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
IT - Quality methods and security support
Job title
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that."
In the role of Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, you'll play a pivotal part on our Information Systems team.
Job Summary:
As SAFRAN CABIN Deputy CISO, The incumbent reports directly to the SAFRAN CABIN Global CISO. He is asked to protect the organization Information systems and its Data. His primary role is to define Information Systems security policy and to ensure it is implemented. This role is of an advisory, support, information, training and alert. This role may intervene directly in all or part of the IT and telecoms systems of his/her professional scope.
Summary of Duties:
Definition of security policy:
Enforcement of SAFRAN Security strategy, policies, standards and procedures
Management of all security incidents affecting USA, Canada and Mexico sites
Recommending security projects to address vulnerabilities
Ensuring effective management of all security equipment/solutions utilized by USA, Canada and Mexico sites
Established as the Security authority and provide guidance to other departments such as Compliance, Programs, Engineering, Operations and IS for all security related topics
As Deputy CISO, participate in all security related project steering committees, ensuring security compliance and ensuring security projects are completed in line with customer or regulatory deadlines.
Responsible for reviewing/authorizing infrastructure design proposals, advising the global CISO about the proposals and providing guidance to IS project teams from a security perspective.
Responsible for auditing of security systems/solutions and reporting of audit results as requested by the Global CISO.
Responsible for definition, application and enforcement of IS security policy as well as development of all required security documentation needed to support the process.
Support the Global CISO with internal controls documentation/testing
Support Global CISO by coordinating security awareness campaigns and training
Support Global CISO in proper implementation of Security in IT Projects and development of action plans to address any gaps in the solutions/processes.
Ability to manage a Cyber Incident Handler expert and improve Incident Response process.
Work with the Global SOC team to resolve security incidents affecting USA, Canada and Mexico sites
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a similar role and at a similar level
Experience in various IT/IS disciplines, technologies, and platforms (Infrastructure, networking, firewalls, communication protocols, databases and mobility).
Experience with implementing/managing security for applications, IS infrastructure, Active Directory or cloud based solutions.
Working knowledge of mainstream Firewall technologies
Specific experience with ISO 27k
Knowledge of industrial domain security related to manufacturing facilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Customer service and continuous improvement mindset.
Technical Writing Skills. (Specifically related to IS projects)
Teamwork
Ability to concurrently project manage a diverse list of items. Able to collect and translate business requirements.
Flexibility, ability to change focus and adopt to changing corporate priorities.
Time Management skills
CERTIFICATIONS
Must have a recognized University degree, preferred in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering
CISSP, CISM or equivalent specialized training
Security accreditations in the following areas is an asset (AWS, Cisco, Microsoft, etc).
Additional Preferred Skills:
Degree in Engineering or Science preferred
Experience in Aerospace & Defense
Bi-lingual, ability to communicate in English and French
Annual salary
$128K - 201K
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
Huntington Beach
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
Reference number
2025-156534
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
IT - Quality methods and security support
Job title
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that."
In the role of Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, you'll play a pivotal part on our Information Systems team.
Job Summary:
As SAFRAN CABIN Deputy CISO, The incumbent reports directly to the SAFRAN CABIN Global CISO. He is asked to protect the organization Information systems and its Data. His primary role is to define Information Systems security policy and to ensure it is implemented. This role is of an advisory, support, information, training and alert. This role may intervene directly in all or part of the IT and telecoms systems of his/her professional scope.
Summary of Duties:
Definition of security policy:
Enforcement of SAFRAN Security strategy, policies, standards and procedures
Management of all security incidents affecting USA, Canada and Mexico sites
Recommending security projects to address vulnerabilities
Ensuring effective management of all security equipment/solutions utilized by USA, Canada and Mexico sites
Established as the Security authority and provide guidance to other departments such as Compliance, Programs, Engineering, Operations and IS for all security related topics
As Deputy CISO, participate in all security related project steering committees, ensuring security compliance and ensuring security projects are completed in line with customer or regulatory deadlines.
Responsible for reviewing/authorizing infrastructure design proposals, advising the global CISO about the proposals and providing guidance to IS project teams from a security perspective.
Responsible for auditing of security systems/solutions and reporting of audit results as requested by the Global CISO.
Responsible for definition, application and enforcement of IS security policy as well as development of all required security documentation needed to support the process.
Support the Global CISO with internal controls documentation/testing
Support Global CISO by coordinating security awareness campaigns and training
Support Global CISO in proper implementation of Security in IT Projects and development of action plans to address any gaps in the solutions/processes.
Ability to manage a Cyber Incident Handler expert and improve Incident Response process.
Work with the Global SOC team to resolve security incidents affecting USA, Canada and Mexico sites
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a similar role and at a similar level
Experience in various IT/IS disciplines, technologies, and platforms (Infrastructure, networking, firewalls, communication protocols, databases and mobility).
Experience with implementing/managing security for applications, IS infrastructure, Active Directory or cloud based solutions.
Working knowledge of mainstream Firewall technologies
Specific experience with ISO 27k
Knowledge of industrial domain security related to manufacturing facilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Customer service and continuous improvement mindset.
Technical Writing Skills. (Specifically related to IS projects)
Teamwork
Ability to concurrently project manage a diverse list of items. Able to collect and translate business requirements.
Flexibility, ability to change focus and adopt to changing corporate priorities.
Time Management skills
CERTIFICATIONS
Must have a recognized University degree, preferred in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering
CISSP, CISM or equivalent specialized training
Security accreditations in the following areas is an asset (AWS, Cisco, Microsoft, etc).
Additional Preferred Skills:
Degree in Engineering or Science preferred
Experience in Aerospace & Defense
Bi-lingual, ability to communicate in English and French
Annual salary
$128K - 201K
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
Huntington Beach
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)