Platform and Product Security Officer (F/H)

As a Platform and Product Security Officer at Mirakl, your primary responsibilities include overseeing product security strategies, collaborating with tech teams on security best practices from inception to production, and enhancing security governance within our products. You will also conduct security testing in development environments and promote the integration of DevSecOps practices across the organization.

To qualify for the Platform and Product Security Officer role at Mirakl, candidates should possess expertise in Java, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, and GCP. Additionally, experience within a DevSecOps environment and familiarity with security detection tools, such as Sekoia, will be highly advantageous. A background in product security or cloud platform security is essential.

The Platform and Product Security Officer plays a pivotal role in Mirakl’s growth by ensuring our products are secure, which safeguards our reputation and customer trust. By implementing strong security frameworks and continuous improvements, you will help foster a secure environment that allows for rapid technological advancements and robust e-commerce solutions.

The work environment for the Platform and Product Security Officer at Mirakl is agile, collaborative, and supportive. You will be part of a culture that emphasizes teamwork and proactive communication. Interactions with different technical teams ensure a holistic approach to security, allowing for the sharing of ideas and fostering innovation.

Career advancement opportunities for Platform and Product Security Officers at Mirakl are robust. Depending on your interests, you can transition to roles within internal Red Teams, Blue Teams, security governance, or product architecture. This gives you space to grow while contributing to critical security initiatives.

Absolutely! Security should be integral at each stage of product development, beginning with the design phase where risks can be identified early. Engaging in secure coding practices during development and performing regular vulnerability assessments ensures that security remains a priority, thus minimizing risks before production. It's essential to foster a security-conscious culture among tech teams.

As a Platform and Product Security Officer, critical tools include security scanning applications, CI/CD pipeline tools for integrating security in DevOps, and cloud security platforms. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud services such as AWS and GCP is also vital. These tools help maintain robust security protocols throughout the development lifecycle.

My approach to security governance involves establishing clear policies, regular assessments, and frameworks for compliance. It's crucial to develop guidelines that incorporate security best practices and ensure these are communicated to all teams involved in product development. I also advocate for consistent training and workshops to keep the team updated on new security challenges and solutions.

I have substantial experience with DevSecOps, focusing on integrating security directly into the DevOps pipeline. This approach leads to faster release cycles while ensuring that security checks are automated and continuously monitored. I’ve implemented policies that foster collaboration between development and security teams to ensure security becomes a shared responsibility.

Handling a security breach requires a structured response plan, including immediate containment, analysis of the breach, and communication strategies. Following incident response protocols, I would work with cross-functional teams to rectify vulnerabilities, notify affected stakeholders, and implement measures to prevent future breaches. This process also includes a post-incident review and an update of existing security protocols.

One significant challenge I faced was adapting security protocols to rapidly changing tech environments. By fostering open communication with development teams and integrating security checks early in the process, I was able to address these challenges proactively. This led to improved security buy-in from developers and a decrease in vulnerabilities in the final product.

I would promote security awareness by conducting regular training sessions, sharing best practices, and creating engaging content around security challenges. Encouraging open discussions on security incidents and solutions, along with implementing gamified security challenges, can significantly enhance overall awareness and engagement among technical teams.

I stay updated on the latest security threats by actively participating in industry conferences, subscribing to security blogs and podcasts, and being involved in professional networks. Following cybersecurity forums allows me to share insights and learn from fellow professionals about emerging threats and effective mitigation strategies.

My philosophy centers around the idea that security is a shared responsibility. Encouraging collaboration between security and engineering teams enables the integration of security best practices into the development process. Promoting regular communication and joint initiatives fosters a security-first mindset, making it easier to address potential vulnerabilities proactively.

Automated security testing tools play a crucial role by allowing for efficient and consistent scanning of software for vulnerabilities. These tools streamline the testing process and enable early identification of security risks, helping teams to quickly remediate before production. Incorporating automation into the DevOps pipeline ensures that security is not an afterthought but a continuous part of the development lifecycle.