Deputy Director, Safety & Security HQ

Job summary

Responsibilities

This role exists to ensure the physical safety, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience of Mistral's HQ.

• Define and implement a unified physical security strategy for Mistral AI’s France facilities, aligning global policies with local regulations.
• Lead the consolidation and management of security vendors under SLAs, ensuring performance, cost-efficiency, and compliance.
• Establish a regulatory compliance program to achieve 100% adherence to French/EU laws (CNIL, RGPD, NIS2) and industry standards (ISO 27001/28000).
• Deploy state-of-the-art security technologies, including AI-powered surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection systems.
• Develop and test crisis response frameworks, including emergency protocols for evacuations, lockdowns, and high-impact incidents.

What they're looking for

• Proven experience designing and implementing physical security programs for large, high-stakes facilities or multi-site operations.
• Vendor management expertise with a track record of consolidating, negotiating, and optimizing security service contracts (e.g., guard services, CCTV, access control).
• Crisis leadership with hands-on experience developing and testing emergency response protocols for incidents like protests, cyber-physical threats, or natural disasters.
• Deep knowledge of French/EU compliance frameworks (CNIL, RGPD, NIS2, ISO 27001/28000) and a history of leading audits or certifications.
• Builder mentality—thrives in ambiguous environments, turning strategy into scalable, operational security solutions.