Security Chapter Lead

Sopra Steria Luxembourg operates within a consortium and matrix-driven organization delivering large-scale mission-critical IT services to institutional and private-sector clients. Security is a strategic pillar of our delivery model.

To strengthen our security governance and operational excellence we are looking for a Security Chapter Lead Head of Security Office to provide leadership structure and strategic direction across squads and chapters.

Mission

As Security Chapter Lead and Head of Security Office you will be responsible for defining implementing and overseeing the organizations security strategy. You will ensure the confidentiality integrity and availability of IT systems infrastructure and data while embedding security-by-design across the full development and operational lifecycle.

You will lead the Security Office act as a trusted advisor to senior management and serve as the primary point of contact for security governance within the consortium.

Key Responsibilities

1. Security Strategy & Governance

• Define maintain and execute the security strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Lead and organize the Security Office ensuring efficient delivery and strong process-based collaboration with technical squads and chapters.

• Ensure effective use of project management ticketing and planning tools to manage security activities and workloads.

• Establish maintain and enforce security policies standards and procedures across the organization.

• Provide strategic security guidance and risk-based recommendations to senior leadership.

2. Security Architecture & Engineering

• Define and maintain security architecture principles for systems applications and infrastructure.

• Embed security-by-design and security-by-default principles into development and delivery processes.

• Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to evaluate select and implement appropriate security tools and technologies.

• Conduct security architecture reviews risk assessments and audits identifying vulnerabilities and driving remediation actions.

3. Security Awareness & Enablement

• Design and deliver security awareness and training programs for employees contractors and stakeholders.

• Promote a strong security culture across squads and chapters.

• Provide guidance on secure coding practices threat mitigation and security best practices.

• Measure and continuously improve the effectiveness of awareness and training initiatives.

4. Security Compliance & Assurance

• Work closely with audit compliance and legal teams to ensure alignment with contractual regulatory and client security requirements.

• Maintain security documentation evidence and artifacts to support audits and compliance assessments.

• Ensure ongoing alignment with recognized frameworks and standards.

5. Security Operations & Incident Response

• Oversee security operations including monitoring detection and incident response activities.

• Lead the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) and coordinate investigations and remediation of security incidents.

• Develop and maintain incident response plans playbooks and procedures.

• Organize and lead regular tabletop exercises and simulations to test and improve response readiness.

Qualifications :

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science or a related field.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM CISA are a strong asset.

• Experience

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in information security covering governance strategy operations and compliance.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional or matrix-based security teams in complex environments.

• Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST CSF CIS Controls OWASP Top 10).

• Solid understanding of modern IT architectures cloud environments and secure development practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a risk-based and strategic mindset.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

Languages

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

• Knowledge of any other European language is considered an advantage.

Additional Information :

As a member of one of Europes largest digital solutions providers youll benefit from extensive career development opportunities both local and international. At the Sopra Steria Academy youll be part of a dynamic network of 56000 professionals at all stages of their careers. With a wide array of offices to explore you can find your ideal location and take the next step in your career.

We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes:

• Access to our Sopra Steria training and personal development academy
• A company car lease or mobility budget
• A company laptop and mobile phone
• Private health insurance coverage
• Meal vouchers
• Social security and pension plan
• A competitive salary

Sopra Steria is implementing the tools of the future today at the worlds largest businesses across industry and financial services. By being bold together our professionals are changing how business is done.

Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age ancestry nationality color family or medical leave gender identity or expression genetic information immigration status marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran or military status race ethnicity religion gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time