Chief Security Officer
📍 Location: Paris – La Garenne-Colombes

About ENGIE and Supply & Energy Management
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 itscustomers. This strategic unit optimizes the Group’s and its clients’ production assets and designstailored 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 andsustainable energy to its B2B and B2C customers. It uses its expertise in energy management to providedecarbonized electricity 24/7.
Joining Supply & Energy Management means becoming part of a team of more than 10,000 passionateexperts across 20 countries, all united by a shared mission: shaping a greener and more efficient energyfuture. 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 competitiveenergy 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 functionalreporting line to the Group Security and Economic Intelligence Department (DSIE), which serves as thefunctional authority for all security matters, including logistical and financial aspects when DSIE support isrequired.
The CSO prepares the annual or multi-year budget required to implement the security action plan, subjectto DSIE approval. In coordination with their manager, the CSO also defines objectives for year N+1 duringyear N, which are submitted to DSIE for validation. DSIE may adjust, reprioritize, or supplement theseobjectives.
The CSO plans, implements, coordinates, organizes, manages, and reports on all security activitieswithin the entity.
Within their scope (including subsidiaries and secondary establishments), the CSO acts as the centralpoint of contact for all security-related matters, whether concerning the Group or third parties interactingwith 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 andprotection 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 withGroup directives;
maintains relationships, when necessary, with local authorities and administrations in the countrieswhere the entity operates;
maintains regular interaction with DSIE and develops relationships with regional security hubs andother ENGIE CSOs, including participation in monthly meetings, incident reporting, and escalation ofsignificant events;
identifies, assesses, and anticipates actual and potential threats affecting personnel, assets, andfacilities, and implements appropriate responses, while reporting alerts and trends to managementand DSIE when necessary;
monitors local regulations, technological developments, and emerging threats, contributes to DSIEthreat 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 todata mapping, supporting classification processes, and leading or contributing to investigations incase 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 withGroup rules and local regulations;
conducts third-party audits (security providers) and due diligence processes, sharing results withDSIE when required;
supports business development teams in identifying and mitigating security risks related to projectsand operations;
establishes an annual security risk mapping (people, infrastructure, information) and submits it toDSIE;
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 continuousimprovement.
The implementation and performance of these responsibilities are assessed through key performanceindicators (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 offshoresites;
Good understanding of the geographical areas where the entity operates;
Willingness to travel regularly.

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About ENGIE
ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, committed to accelerating the transitiontoward a carbon-neutral world. Our purpose is clear: to reduce energy consumption and develop moresustainable solutions that reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and theplanet.
We rely on our core businesses—gas, power, renewable energy, and services—to deliver competitive,tailored solutions worldwide.
With 96,000 employees and a strong network of partners and stakeholders, ENGIE is more than acompany: we are a community of “Imaginative Builders,” working every day to create harmonious andsustainable progress.