Data and Cloud Security Architect

About Us

For more than 30 years, we have been creating future-ready digital solutions capable of generating real value and driving meaningful change.

We are a team of over 4,000 highly skilled professionals, spread across more than 30 locations in 10 countries. Since 1994, we have combined our energy and innovative vision of technology to deliver truly relevant projects for more than 1,000 organizations that act as engines of change.

We are driven by a clear purpose: to grow by helping others grow — and to do so in a sustainable and lasting way. We are convinced that we will only matter if we create a positive impact together and evolve throughout the process.

With our values intact, we are one of the leading independent companies in the sector. Since 2010, Altia has been listed on BME Growth, the market for expanding companies.

Role

We are looking for an experienced Data and Cloud Security Architect to join an international organization, based in Paris.

Requirements

• English: Fluent level | French: Desirable.
• Location: Hybrid model (Issy-les-Moulineaux, France)
• Education: Master’s degree or engineering degree in Computer Science or Information Security.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 to 6 years’ experience in information security (consultancy, auditing, architecture), including at least 2 years’ specific experience with the Azure cloud.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on data security (architecture, design and configuration) to define secure, scalable and resilient data architectures in the cloud and on-premises.
• Conduct security assessments of Azure data architectures and services.
• Contribute to the definition of best practices, governance and data security processes.
• Define the technical and functional security prerequisites for key cloud projects, in line with IT and information security strategies.
• Review Azure Cloud services and propose security requirements that comply with the security framework.
• Contribute to the definition, drafting and implementation of security policies, guidelines and standards.
• Manage cloud security projects.
• Provide support to business units in the implementation of security solutions.
• Assess security risks and define appropriate measures and processes for key business projects to protect data and systems prior to their deployment into production.
• Analyse business and IT requests that affect the security of systems and information in the public cloud and propose mitigation measures.

Technical Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of Azure data services (Azure SQL, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Power BI...).
• Knowledge of Azure AI platforms (Databricks, Azure ML, Cognitive Services...).
• Solid technical foundation (networking, systems, databases, applications).
• Methodology: Proficiency in risk analysis methodologies (ISO 27005, EBIOS...).
• Certifications: Cloud certifications are preferred (e.g., MS AZ-500, AZ-30x, SANS SEC545). Security certifications are preferred (ISO 27001, CISSP or CISM).

This job offer has been drafted with impartiality and non-discrimination on the basis of gender, race, ideology or any other grounds in mind. In particular, it complies with current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).