Security architect

Job Title: Security Architect – SaaS-Focused IT Projects

Setup: Freelance (day rate)

Location: Paris, France

Duration: Initial 3 months (extendable up to 6 months)


We’re seeking a Security Architect to support IT projects built around SaaS platforms, ensuring secure-by-design principles are applied from initiation to delivery. You’ll play a key role in aligning projects with Group security policies while embedding modern cloud security best practices.


Key Responsibilities:

* Define and document security requirements for SaaS-driven initiatives
* Conduct risk assessments tailored to SaaS architectures, focusing on data isolation, multitenancy, API security, and cloud compliance
* Recommend and track the implementation of mitigation controls
* Validate security implementations via testing or audit procedures
* Report on the security posture of projects, providing strategic input to leadership


Essential Skills & Experience:

* Expertise in SaaS security architecture, including third-party platform assessments
* In-depth knowledge of application security principles (e.g. OWASP, DevSecOps)
* Familiarity with risk management frameworks such as EBIOS, ISO 27005, or NIST
* Experience working with compliance and data privacy standards like GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO 27001


This role blends cybersecurity architecture, SaaS technologies, and compliance expertise, making it ideal for professionals with a proactive mindset who can translate policy into practice in cloud-native environments.