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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Security Engineer - **Company:** Pasqal - **Location:** Palaiseau, France - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Audit Trail, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), OpenID, Role-Based Access Control, Ansible, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Information and Event Management, Single Sign-On, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Devsecops, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d732e6c775da1ecd ## About the Role * 5-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or a closely related infrastructure engineering role * Strong foundations in IAM, endpoint security, system hardening, vulnerability management, security monitoring, audit logging, and incident response * Hands-on experience with identity technologies such as SSO, SAML, OIDC, SCIM, MFA, and RBAC * Solid understanding of application and DevSecOps security practices, including CI/CD security, vulnerability scanning, threat modeling, and software supply-chain security * Ability to translate risks and security requirements into pragmatic technical controls and propose secure alternatives without unnecessarily blocking operations or research * Ability to document controls, decisions, and technical activities so they remain measurable, traceable, and auditable * Active technology and cybersecurity watch, with the ability to assess emerging threats and solutions and turn relevant insights into continuous security improvements * Experience in working in controlled environments * Affinity with AI tools is a bonus * Fluency in professional English and ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment Nice to have Soft Skills * Collaborative team player able to build strong relationships with technical, operational, and business stakeholders * Clear communicator able to influence decisions and adapt messages to both technical and non-technical audiences * Strong sense of ownership and autonomy, with sound judgment on when to coordinate or escalate decisions to the ISM and other relevant stakeholders * Rigorous, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach ## Description As a Senior IT Security Engineer, you will join PASQAL's IT team to design, operate, and continuously improve security across workplace, identity, networks, SaaS, infrastructure, and cloud environments. Working closely with the Information Security Manager, you will turn security requirements and risks into pragmatic solutions that support business needs. 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