Mainframe Security Lead W​/M

About AXA

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AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the‑art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the‑art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High‑Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

Security Design and Technology (SDT) improves the security of AXA by realizing the Cyber Defense security services we need to protect AXAs technology, customers, and company. We manage the architecture portfolio of these Cyber Defense products, together with the Technology Office, product managers and (product) SMEs. SDT supports Group Operations (GO) IT security in general by providing security architecture support for the integration of its security products.

The Cyber Defense solutions are based sources, and risk expertise to build a stronger and safer society. To achieve our mission, we are committed to redefining the standards of our business so that we truly differentiate ourselves and earn the trust of our key stakeholders.

As an integral part on company instructions, regulations, and business needs around the globe. It is the role of SDT to find solutions that meet the often‑conflicting business requirements and mitigate the identified Cyber Risks.

SDT is a global team which currently consists of ten employees based in France, United Kingdom, and the United States.

As a Cyber Defense Security Designer for IBM Mainframe Z Series (and iSeries), your primary role is to maintain and improve the overall security posture of the organization’s IT infrastructure that is based on IBM Mainframe Z Series (and iSeries) technology.

You will work closely with the security team and other stakeholders to identify potential security risks and develop effective remediation strategies specific to IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries architecture.

You will also work closely with other Cyber Defense security product specialist/teams, on the architecture, vision and roadmap of the Cyber Security Products. The goal is to protect AXAs (including customer) data adequately.

• Conduct regular security assessments of our IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries infrastructure and identify potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed
• Support the distributed and entities teams with the implement and maintenance IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries security policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Performs periodic detailed assessments of the operating system and infrastructure components' security configuration to identify security vulnerabilities and provides remediation alternatives
• Coordinate security incident response and investigation with the relevant parties in IBM Mainframe Z…