Security Solutions Administrator

Who we are

In less than 10 years, iBanFirst has established itself as a trusted partner for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operating across borders.
iBanFirst provides a next-generation cross-border payment experience that combines a powerful platform and the support of the best FX experts. Executives and finance teams have direct access to currency markets. They can hold, collect and send funds in over 30 currencies.

With more than 350 employees across 10 countries in Europe, the company processes more than 2 billion euros worth of transactions monthly. As a regulated payment institution, iBanFirst is authorized to operate throughout the European Union.

Recruitment Context

This is a growth hire to reinforce the cybersecurity team. The Security Solutions Administrator will administer and operates security solutions (antivirus / EDR, firewalls, bastion, IAM, vulnerability scanners, etc. .). He will participate in the proper functioning of security solutions by ensuring that operational and security conditions are maintained in a sync

Manager & Team

You’ll report directly to Florent Gilain, our Chief Information Security Officer, with over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and a strong commitment to pragmatic, high-impact security solutions.

The core cybersecurity team currently includes:

• Vincent – focused on build projects (design, architecture, integration of new cybersecurity tools).
• Antoine – focused on run (operations, ticketing and SOC relationship management).

You will also work closely with IT and product development teams.

What will you do

Administration

• Ensure the optimal functioning of the security solutions for which you are responsible
• Contribute to the configuration of security solutions, manage changes
• Configure solutions in accordance with the norms and standards defined by experts in the field, carry out regular reviews of the rules and settings put in place
• Set up the collection of logs and alerts from solutions to an incident detection service
• Follow up on actions and document processes

Maintenance

• Maintain and develop the security solutions of its perimeter, with the objective of quality, productivity, and overall security
• Ensure the follow-up and the remediation of the vulnerabilities identified jointly with the IT teams

Operation

• Validate the installation of tools in the production environment
• Manage access rights to solutions based on profiles and ensure periodic reviews
• Deal with incidents or anomalies as well as exceptions
• Ensure the proper functioning of the feedback of logs and alerts

Communication

• Contribute to user awareness and training in security solutions

Role Objectives

First 3 months:

• Onboard into current tools and environments.
• Support Antoine on operational run topics (SOC, ticketing, alert handling).
• Begin contributing to detection, tuning and documentation improvement.

At 6 months:

• Take ownership of several core tools.
• Improve incident detection and response metrics (e.g., reduce time to detect/respond).
• Propose and implement 1–2 new detection use cases or automation scenarios.

By 12 months:

• Act as a key point of contact for both operations and project topics.
• Implement at least 5 detection or automation playbooks.
• Drive better coordination and documentation with internal stakeholders.

What do you bring

• Prior experience (3-5 years minimum) in a production, operating or cybersecurity support environment, preferably in a "startup" type environment.
• Mastery of the information system, urbanization and IS architecture
• Control of production processes
• Security of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac)
• Network and protocol security
• Configuration of security related tools
• Familiarity with Linux environments and firewalls
• Native or full proficiency in French + good level of English
• Autonomy, capacity of proposing and implementing solutions independently
• Rigor
• Ability to follow and define procedures
• Passion for cybersecurity, staying current with threats, tools, and methodologies.

Technical environment:

• Network: LAN, WAN, VPN, WiFi, NextGen Firewalls
• Storage: SAN, NAS
• Virtualization: VMware, KVM based
• OS: Windows , Linux (Ubuntu), MacOS
• Cloud: O365, Entra ID, AWS
• External 24/7 SOC : SIEM + SOAR
• Tools: EDR, Vulnerability scanner, WebProxy, Web Scanner & API Scanner, NAC, Microsoft E5 licenses, MDM, DLP, MFA/SSO, Configuration Manager, Email Gateway, Execution Control, Bastion, HoneyPots, Awareness platform, Hardening.

What do we offer

• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Location: Paris office
• Remote policy: ideally 2–3 days per week onsite
• Benefits:
• Swile meal card
• Alan health insurance
• Commuter benefits
• RTT (extra paid days off)
• Gymlib subscription
• Paid parental leave
• Showers for sporty folks
• A motivating work environment:
• High-skilled peers
• Cutting-edge security stack with real autonomy to test, learn and grow
• A cybersecurity function recognized and supported at the executive level from day one

Recruitment Process

1. Screening Call – with Malorie (Talent Acquisition Specialist)
   30 minutes – remote
   Purpose: Motivation, general fit, salary expectations, availability.
2. Technical Interview – with Florent Gilain (CISO)
   1h to 1h30 – remote or in-person
   Purpose: Validate technical skills, practical knowledge, and mindset.
3. Team Fit Interview – with cybersecurity team members
   30 minutes – remote or in-person
   Purpose: Assess collaboration potential and team dynamics.
4. Reference Checks – via phone

We aim to complete the full process in under 3 weeks, depending on availability.