Company Overview

Founded in 2013 by Pierre Dubuc and Mathieu Nebra, OpenClassrooms is a mission-driven company with the ambition of making education and career opportunities accessible to everyone.

The school offers numerous open and free-access courses, along with accredited programs for in-demand professions such as tech, IT, data, pedagogy, marketing, and more—all delivered 100% online. OpenClassrooms uniquely creates and produces all its courses and educational content, relying on a distinctive model focused on practical learning through professional projects and guidance from mentors who are experts in their respective fields.

From the beginning, OpenClassrooms' mission has been centered around impact: by incorporating it into the statutes since 2018 and subsequently obtaining B Corp certification in 2021—a recognition for companies balancing profits with social impact. OpenClassrooms is featured in the Next 40/120 ranking, but what we take the most pride in is having facilitated a renewed career trajectory for over 50,000 individuals in 2023.

Our goal: to become a leader in solutions for apprenticeships and professional retraining.

OpenClassrooms. Education that works.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• CDI
• Based in France, offering full remote or hybrid work options, with access to OpenClassrooms’ office at Cours de l’île Louviers, 75004, Paris.
• Compensation Package : 75-80K
  
  
  

WHY ARE WE HIRING ?

At OpenClassrooms, we take security seriously — and we’ve built a solid foundation to prove it. We’re ISO 27001 certified, our security processes are structured, and our engineering teams are already engaged.

We're hiring a GRC-focused head of security / CISO to own our governance, risk, and compliance strategy — not only to write policies and move on, but to make sure they’re implemented, respected, and improved continuously.

You’ll work across the organization to embed security into real workflows, foster a culture of accountability, and ensure we remain resilient, compliant, and trustworthy.

This is a transversal leadership role: you’ll drive execution, influence decisions, and raise the bar for security company-wide.

YOUR MISSIONS :

In this role, you will:

• In coordination with the VP Technology, build our security strategy and related roadmap, organization and governance.
• Lead our ISO 27001 certification strategy and actions with a clear goal: renew our certification each year while addressing all the findings with the specific teams (Tech, IT, Product, Legal)
• Own the risk assessment and associated mitigation plans
• Drive a security-aware culture within the company
• Formalize security dashboards and reporting to the C-team and Board
• Manage security related topics and relationships with our third parties and customers
• Own our security tools and services
• Lead security incident and crisis management actions
• Formalize business continuity and recovery plans and build our cyber resilience strategy in collaboration with Engineering teams
• Coordinate with Learning teams to define and update specific training programs around security and cyber.
  
  
  

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THIS ROLE ?

• Security isn’t an afterthought here — we're ISO 27001-certified, with structured, well-established practices already in place. You'll collaborate with teams who care about security and see you as a partner, not a blocker.
• We operate in a remote-first environment, using modern tools and approaches: passwordless authentication, SSO by default, real-time access inventory, risk management by application — security is baked into how we work.
• You’ll have real ownership and impact: this is a leadership role where you set the vision and make it happen — not just execute someone else’s plan.
  
  
  

THE TEAM

You’ll be part of the Product and Technology department, a dynamic unit of about 55 people combining Engineering, Product, and Technology Operations at OpenClassrooms.

You’ll report to the VP of Technology and work within an organization structured around small, agile squads focused on delivering high-impact tech products.

While there isn’t a formal security team, security is embedded as a shared responsibility. You’ll work closely with a broad range of stakeholders—engineering leads, product owners, legal, and compliance teams—all deeply involved in maintaining and improving our security posture.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and influence security across the organization from a strategic and operational perspective.

About You

You’re a great fit if you bring:

• Strong experience in security & operations, in both B2C and B2B environments
• Hands-on GRC skills, especially around ISO 27001: audits, remediation, cross-team follow-up
• Solid grasp of risk management in SaaS and cloud-native setups (AWS, remote infra, etc.)
• Broad awareness of key security domains: IAM, data privacy, incident response, business continuity, security awareness, etc.
• Result-driven: you don't stop at writing policies — you make sure they're adopted and followed
• You think strategically but can dive into details when needed — you're comfortable switching between big-picture vision and tactical follow-through
• Well-organized and structured — you plan ahead and deliver reliably, even in complex environments
• Influential communicator: clear, structured, direct — you get buy-in across teams and levels
• Leadership : you lead through context and collaboration, not control
• Structured yet pragmatic: you know when to hold the line, when to adapt, and how to move forward
• You understand that good UX and good security aren’t opposites — frictionless ≠ insecure
• You're proactive, autonomous, and impact-driven — you make things happen
• You are fluent in English and French, both written and verbal
  
  
  

At OpenClassrooms, we prioritize learning potential over a perfect alignment with every job criterion. We highly value qualities such as eagerness to learn, commitment, and the potential for growth. If you are motivated and confident in your ability to excel in the role, we enthusiastically encourage you to submit your application.

OUR PERKS :

• Remote Work: OpenClassrooms is a "remote-first" company, meaning that remote work is the norm.
• Access to OpenClassrooms’ offices: you have the option to work daily or occasionally at our offices in Paris (75004).
• For employees outside Île-de-France region: possibility to access coworking spaces occasionally (Worklib partnership).
• Work environment and culture: founded on the company's four core values: we care, we dare, we persist, we tell it as it is.
• Comprehensive health insurance: fully covered by OpenClassrooms
• Access to the moka.care app (mental health solution), including sessions with a psychologist, therapist, or coach fully covered by OpenClassrooms.
• Swile Restaurant Vouchers.
• €300 annual allowance to support your choice of wellness, cultural, or sports activities, reimbursed through the CSE.
• Transportation reimbursement for the Île-de-France region: Navigo pass fully paid by OpenClassrooms.
• 30 Paid Vacation Days per Year + RTT.
• 5 "Caretaker Days" per year: provided to allow you to take care of your loved ones.
• Company MacBook: provided for work purposes.
• Access to OpenClassrooms’ training catalog.
• Exclusive Discounts with UniDAYS: Access student deals on top brands like Apple, Nike, and more — no student status required.
  
  
  

HIRING PROCESS

• HR Prequalification (30 mins) with a member of the HR team
• Manager Interview (1 hour) with Nicolas Guérin, VP Engineering.
• Case Study + Case Study Review Interview (90min)
• Team/Stakeholder Interview (45 mins): Virtual interview with two members of our teams to evaluate your compatibility with our work environment and values.
• Professional References: At the end of the process, we may request professional references if necessary.
  
  
  

Join our Team !

Intrigued? Let's get to know each other! Apply today — we're looking forward to receiving your application!

Feel free to check out our online course How do we work at OpenClassrooms to better understand our mission, culture, and team composition.

👉 OpenClassrooms' mission is to make education accessible to all. One of the obstacles to accessibility is the lack of diversity, creating cultural, economic, and social barriers to education and subsequent professional integration. As an employer, we are deeply committed to the diversity of our teams and equal opportunities. We believe that the diversity of our teams is an asset, allowing us to create the most inclusive culture possible. We encourage everyone to apply, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnic and social origin, or disability. If you have a disability and there's anything we can do to facilitate your interview process, please let us know.

👉 OpenClassrooms is eligible for the French Tech visa program. This means that candidates of foreign origin can benefit from an accelerated procedure to apply for a "Talent Passport" residence permit. They can also benefit from a simplified "Accompanying Family" procedure to welcome their spouse and minor children. More information here.

👉 Working at OpenClassrooms means joining a dynamic and stimulating team, taking on new challenges, meeting amazing people every week, and being a driver of innovation and education in France and around the world.