Chief Security Officer

Job Description

ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, relies on its Global Business Unit Supply & Energy Management (GBU S&EM) to provide reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy to all its customers. This strategic unit optimizes the Group's and its clients' production assets and designs tailored energy solutions for 200,000 B2B clients and 15 million consumers. The Global Business Unit Supply & Energy Management leverages ENGIE's assets to deliver secure and sustainable energy to its B2B and B2C customers. It uses its expertise in energy management to provide decarbonized electricity 24/7. Joining Supply & Energy Management means becoming part of a team of more than 10,000 passionate experts across 20 countries, all united by a shared mission: shaping a greener and more efficient energy future. Together, we push the boundaries of innovation to deliver decarbonized energy around the clock. Join us and help shape the energy of tomorrow!

Context

Within ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, the Global Business Unit Supply & Energy Management (GBU S&EM) plays a key role in delivering reliable, sustainable, and competitive energy solutions by optimizing Group assets and developing innovative energy solutions. In this context, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) is appointed by the entity's Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to their direct manager (a member of the Executive Committee), the CSO also has a functional reporting line to the Group Security and Economic Intelligence Department (DSIE), which serves as the functional authority for all security matters, including logistical and financial aspects when DSIE support is required. The CSO prepares the annual or multi-year budget required to implement the security action plan, subject to DSIE approval. In coordination with their manager, the CSO also defines objectives for year N+1 during year N, which are submitted to DSIE for validation. DSIE may adjust, reprioritize, or supplement these objectives. The CSO plans, implements, coordinates, organizes, manages, and reports on all security activities within the entity. Within their scope (including subsidiaries and secondary establishments), the CSO acts as the central point of contact for all security-related matters, whether concerning the Group or third parties interacting with the entity. The CSO collaborates with all relevant stakeholders and actively contributes to protecting employees, assets, and information. In this capacity, they ensure the implementation of appropriate prevention and protection measures to manage and maintain security risks at an acceptable level.

Key Responsibilities

As part of their role, the CSO:

• advises the entity's Director and Executive Committee members on all security-related matters;
• ensures the deployment of the Group Security Policy within the entity and aligns action plans with Group directives;
• maintains relationships, when necessary, with local authorities and administrations in the countries where the entity operates;
• maintains regular interaction with DSIE and develops relationships with regional security hubs and other ENGIE CSOs, including participation in monthly meetings, incident reporting, and escalation of significant events;
• identifies, assesses, and anticipates actual and potential threats affecting personnel, assets, and facilities, and implements appropriate responses, while reporting alerts and trends to management and DSIE when necessary;
• monitors local regulations, technological developments, and emerging threats, contributes to DSIE threat intelligence, and facilitates the sharing of relevant intelligence information;
• ensures appropriate physical protection measures are implemented across sites (access control, CCTV, alarm systems, locking systems, etc.);
• contributes to maintaining a safe environment for all employees, including local staff and expatriates, and provides business travelers with appropriate guidance and security alerts;
• supports the protection of sensitive and strategic information by raising awareness, contributing to data mapping, supporting classification processes, and leading or contributing to investigations in case of data breaches;
• prepares for security crisis management and may participate in crisis response teams;
• conducts annual internal control self-assessments, identifies gaps, and defines mitigation plans;
• oversees security aspects of major events;
• develops, where necessary, specific security policies, procedures, and plans in compliance with Group rules and local regulations;
• conducts third-party audits (security providers) and due diligence processes, sharing results with DSIE when required;
• supports business development teams in identifying and mitigating security risks related to projects and operations;
• establishes an annual security risk mapping (people, infrastructure, information) and submits it to DSIE;
• advises the Executive Committee on regulatory changes impacting security practices and decision-making;
• shares lessons learned (REX) with DSIE and the security network to support continuous improvement.

The implementation and performance of these responsibilities are assessed through key performance indicators (KPIs) defined in coordination with DSIE.

Profile

• University degree (minimum Bachelor's, preferably Master's degree);
• At least 10 years of experience in security, gained within government institutions (military, police, etc.) or the private sector, complemented by recognized certifications (e.g., CPP);
• Proven ability to combine strategic thinking with operational execution;
• Strong expertise in strategic and operational planning, as well as management;
• Ability to work under pressure and high availability in crisis situations;
• Fluent in English with good working knowledge of French;
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and collaborate across diverse teams and functions;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Autonomous, well-organized, and able to prioritize tasks effectively;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders;
• Ability to operate in remote or challenging environments, including industrial onshore and offshore sites;
• Good understanding of the geographical areas where the entity operates;
• Willingness to travel regularly.

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