Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Head Of French Security Operations (f/m) to join our Corporate Secretary Department based in Marignane, France.

Your working environment:

Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer. Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports activities.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.

• Work / Life Balance:  Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects  with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly.    Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Key Accountabilities

1. National Security and Classified Information (OSE Duties)

• Regulatory compliance: ensure the site complies with all national security regulations, including the IGI 1300 and defense-related requirements.

• Policy development: draft the organization's classified information protection policy (PPS/PSO) and oversee its application.

• Personnel security clearances:

  • manage the entire security clearance (habilitation) process, including maintaining the catalogue of positions and notifying clearance decisions.

  • serve as the primary liaison with the fonctionnaire de sécurité de défense (FSD) and investigative services regarding security clearances and classified matters.

• Security management:

  • ensure the security of all secure zones (zones protégées) and classified facilities.

  • in cooperation with the Officier de Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information (OSSI), verify and maintain the security level of classified information systems.

• Training and awareness: instruct and sensitize all personnel regarding the protection of national defense secrecy.

• Audits and reporting:

  • diligently perform or commission internal security controls and audits (as required by IGI 1300).

  • immediately address and establish strong action plans for non-compliance and critical security gaps identified by audits (internal or external).

  • report regularly on all classified security activities (habilitations, zones, incidents) to the FSD and site management.

  • report on all confirmed or suspected compromises of classified information.

  • direct the bureau de protection du secret, if decided by the responsible authority.

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2. Physical and Operational Site Security

• Risk management: develop and maintain a comprehensive site-specific risk register and implement necessary controls.

• Site security plan: develop and deliver a comprehensive site security plan, including contingency measures for catastrophic events.

• Operational management:

  • manage the operational security budget.

  • manage the internal security workforce and contracts for all security suppliers (guarding, surveillance, reception, filtering, maintenance).

• Infrastructure and projects: drive and coordinate all works and infrastructure projects related to security implementation, including access control systems, video surveillance, fencing, and technical upgrades.

• Industrial knowledge: develop strong familiarity with the site's assets, industrial processes, logistics, and supply chain.

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3. Incident / Crisis Management and Leadership

• External liaison: coordinate all security and fire prevention activities with official external agencies (police, fire departments) to align contingency and intervention plans.

• Emergency response: plan and undertake emergency and contingency planning exercises. Lead first-response operations in case of major events or disasters.

• Governance and reporting: centralize security-related actions and events, establishing and measuring security KPIs for site and corporate management.

• Leadership: lead by example, coach security teams, and manage deliverables by leading and managing multifunctional teams at the site.

Your Profile

Experience

• 8+ years in a similar role (security/safety, crisis management, business continuity).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in Security/Safety, Defence, Economic Intelligence, or equivalent.

• 5+ years in team management/supervision.

• Experience in a sensitive industrial environment.

• Eligibility for a SECRET or higher security clearance.

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Key Competencies

Technical Knowledge

• Physical security, vulnerability analysis, incident management.

• Defence regulations (IGI 1300, ISO 27001, ITAR/EAR, Defence Code).

• Risk management and analysis methodologies.

• Systems: access control, video surveillance, alarms.

• Professional English required.

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Project and Vendor Management

• Driving continuous improvement plans.

• Supervision of service providers/vendors.

• Monitoring of contracts and associated KPIs.

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Cross-Functional and Strategic Functions

• Development of security standards (technical, human, organizational).

• Coordination of risk analysis at the France-wide level.

• Definition of the security posture and adaptation to threats.

• Consolidated reporting to central level (Ho Physical Security).

• Support for local operational teams.

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Personal Qualities

• Reliability, thoroughness/rigor, discretion, loyalty.

• Adaptability, ability to thrive in a high-demand environment.

• Demonstrate resilience, calmness, and composure in all circumstances.

• Autonomy, anticipation, proactiveness ("force de proposition"), and leadership/supervisory skills.

• Ability to federate, raise awareness, and mobilize around security issues.

• Ability to assess threats and propose suitable solutions.

• Aptitude for cross-functional work in close collaboration with other internal or external stakeholders related to the field of security/defence.

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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Watch our video to get an overview of the Marignane site:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndrf44kIVUI

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe H15

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Physical Security <JF-CG-GP>

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.