Orange Cyberdefense; a leading European Managed Security Services Provider, that supports business globally, is the strategic entity of the Orange Group dedicated to digital security that puts today's most pressing cyber security challenges at the heart of its brand. Our mission is to build a more secure digital society.

We support companies of all sizes, critical organisations, government agencies, and local authorities in the design, implementation, and operational management of their cyber security strategies. We provide them with our expertise to ensure the best level of protection for their data, their equipment, and the services they offer to their customers or their constituents.

With a share capital of more than 838 million euros in 2021 and more than 2500 experts dedicated to cyber security, we are today the European leader in the cyber defense market, and we need someone to help us tell the stories that matter most to our customers.

OrangeCyberDefense is seeking a talented Automation Architect to join our IT operations team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in establishing roadmaps, designing them, and supporting the implementation of DevOps principles for IT operations. You will leverage your expertise in automation tools and methodologies to streamline operational workflows, enhance analytics capabilities, and integrate machine learning to drive further efficiencies.

Strategic Planning & Roadmapping:

Architecture governance, principles, design standards, policies, and procedures that encourage innovation through automation & AI, whilst prioritising security, reliability, and scalability across on-premises and cloud Hyperscalers globally.

Develop a comprehensive automation roadmap for IT Operations, aligned with business objectives.

Identify opportunities for automation across the IT service delivery lifecycle.

Conduct research and stay current on emerging automation technologies and best practices.

Design & Architecture:

Design and implement automation solutions using industry-standard tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).

Develop reusable automation components and libraries to promote code consistency and maintainability.

Integrate automation solutions with existing IT infrastructure and monitoring tools.

Develop operational data monitoring, analysis, and automated remediation solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.

DevOps Implementation & Collaboration:

Champion the adoption of DevOps principles within IT Operations.

Collaborate closely with development teams to bridge the gap between development and operations.

Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and configuration management.

Analytics & Machine Learning:

Develop and implement strategies to leverage data analytics and machine learning for operational insights and predictive maintenance.

Identify opportunities to automate tasks based on data-driven analysis.

Work with data scientists to explore the use of machine learning for IT operations optimization.

Implementation & Support:

Lead or participate in the implementation and rollout of automation solutions.

Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for automation tools and workflows.

Document automation processes and procedures for knowledge sharing.

Engineering Degree in Computer, Communication, Electronics, MIS, or equivalent experience.

Information security certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc.) are a plus.

5+ years of experience in IT Operations with a strong understanding of IT service delivery processes.

Proven experience in designing and implementing automation solutions using scripting languages and automation tools.

Working knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) through DevOps, and tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Terraform, and Ansible.

Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Hands-on experience in evaluating specifications, lab validating, & testing.

Hands-on experience in analysing architecture and building proposals.

Strong knowledge of operational security management processes across multiple platforms

Strong leadership abilities, can-do approach with the capability to develop and guide information security team members and IT operations personnel, act as an owner for constant improvement in the team, and work with minimal supervision

Strong communication skills (written, oral, presentations) with a keen sense of ownership and comfortable communicating with stakeholders and team members

Excellent analytical, decision making, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent relationship and stakeholder management

Educate, coach, and influence team members.

Able to multi-task prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.

Experience leading the response to security incidents and managing them to conclusion

Experience in report writing, developing dashboards and reports highlighting risks for senior management

Fluent in both spoken and written English is a must, and French is a plus

le plus de l'offre

We are excited to offer you an attractive package and bonus, as well as medical care and development training.

Moreover, we understand the importance of work-life balance, and thus offer a hybrid way of working that allows you to work from home and the office.

We are a fast-paced and dynamic environment where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact. If you are a passionate and results-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply! Join our team and experience a fulfilling career with us!