Mistral AIDeputy Director, Safety & Security HQ
Mistral AI is hiring a Deputy Director, Safety & Security HQ in Paris, France. Level rates it ; you can apply on Mistral AI.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions physical security, regulatory compliance and crisis management among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a lead role.
- Mistral AI has 234 other open roles on Level.
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Define and implement physical security strategy, compliance, and risk management for company headquarters.
About Mistral
Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector, co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms.
We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
The Role
This role exists to ensure the physical safety, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience of Mistral's HQ.
As a member of the global security team, you will shape and execute the HQ's physical security strategy for one of the world’s leading AI companies, directly impacting the protection of employees, assets, and intellectual property. Your work will establish Mistral's HQ as a benchmark for physical security in the tech sector, enabling business growth while mitigating risks in a cutting-edge, AI-driven environment.
You will own the end-to-end physical security framework—from access control and surveillance to crisis response—collaborating closely with French authorities (Police, Gendarmerie, ANSSI) and internal stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to build a scalable, compliant, and innovative security model that sets the standard for Mistral's expansion across Europe.
What You Will Do
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.
Formalize liaison protocols with French authorities to enable threat intelligence sharing and collaborative security measures.
Optimize the France security budget (€1M–3M/year) through vendor consolidation, efficiency gains, and risk-based prioritization.
Measure and report on security performance, ensuring zero major incidents and continuous improvement of safety standards.
What we are 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.
Data-driven decision-making—uses KPIs, risk assessments, and metrics to continuously improve security posture.
Resilience under pressure—maintains clarity and effectiveness in high-stakes, fast-evolving situations.
Uncompromising integrity—upholds the highest ethical standards, ensuring confidentiality and trust in sensitive contexts.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks.
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How we rate this
Deputy Director, Safety & Security HQ at Mistral AI rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where crisis management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where vendor management was part of your work. What did you do?
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