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# Director of Cloud Infrastructure & Security at Vestiaire Collective

- **Company:** Vestiaire Collective
- **Location:** Paris, France
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/vestiairecollective/dd4c58aa-8ef8-483f-9c92-3ecacc8e14ea

## Job description

Vestiaire Collective is the leading global platform for desirable pre-loved fashion and a pioneer in transforming how people consume fashion.

Our mission is simple: make circular fashion the norm, not the exception. Through technology, expertise, and a highly engaged global community, we enable millions of people to buy and sell fashion in a more sustainable way.

Founded in Paris in 2009, Vestiaire Collective is now a globally scaled marketplace with offices in Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City, and logistics hubs across Europe, Asia, and the US. Today, we are a team of around 600 people from over 50 nationalities, united by a shared ambition: to drive meaningful change in the fashion industry.

Our values, Activism, Transparency, Dedication, Greatness, and Collective, shape how we build, collaborate, and grow every day.

About the Role: Vestiaire Collective runs a global marketplace on AWS and GCP — Kubernetes, Kafka, Terraform, Vault, Cloudflare, Datadog, a large PHP application under active modernisation, a series of microservices in different tech stacks (Goland, PHP, Node) and a fast-growing surface of AI-powered services.

As Director of Cloud Infrastructure and Security, you will lead a small team of six senior individual contributors across Cloud Infrastructure (DevOps/SRE) and Security. This is a hands-on Director role: alongside setting the strategy and roadmap, you will work directly with the team on architecture, technical decisions, incidents and delivery. You will be accountable, alongside Product Development teams, for the reliability, cost-efficiency and security posture of everything we run in production. What you will do: Leadership across two teams Directly lead, develop and retain a small team of six (6) experienced engineers across Cloud Infrastructure and Security. This is a player-coach role without multiple management layers, so you will remain close to the team’s technical work and day-to-day priorities. Define a joint roadmap for both teams, aligned to business priorities and risk appetite, and make explicit calls on what we will not do. Establish clear KPIs, SLOs and risk metrics, and report regularly to leadership on reliability, cost and security posture. Set the operating model: what product teams self-serve behind guardrails versus what your teams own centrally. Foster a culture where reliability and security are shared accountabilities, not tickets thrown over a wall, including establishing a Security Champions model across engineering.

Cloud infrastructure, reliability and platform Own our AWS and GCP footprint end to end: EKS, networking, secrets (Vault), data stores (RDS/Aurora, MSK, ElastiCache, MongoDB Atlas, OpenSearch) and the edge (Cloudflare). Establish real reliability engineering practice: SLOs and error budgets, capacity planning, and a business continuity plan. Drive infrastructure-as-code maturity: Automating Terraform change application, advancing our move to GitOps (ArgoCD), and enforcing guardrails at creation time with policy-as-code (Kyverno/OPA) so provisioning is safe, self-serve and reviewable. Consolidate observability into a single source of truth for metrics, logs and traces. Improve developer experience and delivery throughput: CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), paved roads, test environments on demand, and delivery metrics that hold up. Own FinOps: infrastructure cost per unit of business value, cost accountability pushed back to each team, and continued run-rate reduction. Cost discipline is a first-class objective. Support the modernisation of our core platform: Tech migrations, runtime and framework upgrades, and continuous database and Kubernetes upgrades. Attack toil systematically: automate the recurring requests, and hand safe self-service back to product teams rather than absorbing the work. Grow the foundations for AI-augmented engineering and operations

Security Own security strategy and posture across cloud, application, identity, detection and response, building and improving the governance: risk register, published roadmap, remediation SLAs, and a recurring reporting cadence for leadership. Strengthen cloud security posture management (CNAPP) and secure-by-default configurations across all environments. Improve Embedding security into the SDLC and CI/CD: establish full static-analysis and dependency-scanning coverage with clear criteria for when critical findings block a release. Mature vulnerability management, penetration testing and our bug bounty program into one prioritised program with SLAs and aging reports that measurably reduce risk. Advance identity and access management toward least privilege and zero trust: automated provisioning from groups, and periodic access reviews. Mature logging, detection and incident response, closing SIEM coverage gaps Set guardrails for safe AI adoption (shadow AI outside approved paths, data and prompt leakage, prompt injection, model abuse) and defend against AI-enabled fraud and phishing. Ensure compliance with GDPR, PCI DSS v4, NIS2, and CIS v8, including a maintained, reusable evidence library rather than evidence gathered on request. Collaboration with legal and finance teams on compliance and forensic investigation topics Manage third-party and supply-chain risk with vendor tiering and a recurring review cadence. Own the security-built services your team already runs (back-office authentication and ACL, banning/fraud tooling, phone verification) and decide what to keep, hand over or retire. Own endpoint security and partner closely with Corporate IT on device and identity coverage. Keep security awareness and training relevant to a threat landscape that now includes AI-enabled social engineering.

Who you are: 8+ years with a Significant experience in Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, DevOps, SRE or Cloud Security, including experience leading engineers. You may currently be an Engineering Manager, Senior Engineering Manager or Head of who is ready to broaden your scope and step into a first Director role. Strong practical experience with public cloud, ideally AWS, Kubernetes and Infrastructure-as-Code, with the willingness to remain close to architecture, incidents and technical delivery. Track record establishing reliability practice at scale — SLOs, incident management, on-call, capacity planning, disaster recovery. Demonstrable cloud cost optimisation / FinOps results at meaningful scale. Strong grounding in cloud and application security fundamentals — IAM, network security, secrets management, CSPM, OWASP Top 10 — and the judgement to know when to hire the depth you don't have. Working knowledge of compliance frameworks (GDPR, DORA, PCI DSS, NIS2) and how to turn requirements into practical controls. Experience leading through incidents and security events under pressure. Excellent communication skills: able to make a technical trade-off legible to a CFO and a risk decision legible to an engineer. Comfortable operating with a lean team — ruthless prioritisation, automation over headcount, pragmatism over perfection.

Our Tech Stack includes: AWS cloud (primary), GCP, Kubernetes, Vault, Cloudflare, Datadog, ArgoCD, Okta. Applications are built on top of PHP 8, Golang andNode.js, using MariaDB, MongoDB and Kafka.

## What We Offer

Purpose-driven work at scale Join a company reshaping the fashion industry towards circularity, you directly contributes to reducing waste and extending the life of luxury items. High-impact scope & ownership Work on products used globally, where your decisions have immediate, measurable impact on millions of users across 70+ countries. A truly international environment Collaborate with a diverse team of 50+ nationalities across Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City. Career acceleration in a fast-moving scale-up Take ownership early, grow fast, and shape your path, as an expert or a future leader. Learning & growth as a priority Dedicated budget, continuous feedback culture, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge topics (AI, marketplace dynamics, scalability, etc.). Flexible ways of working Hybrid model (typically 2 days remote per week), with trust and autonomy at the core of how we operate. Give back through action 2 paid days per year to support a cause of your choice and actively contribute to positive impact beyond your day-to-day role. Competitive compensation & benefits Including bonus, health coverage, lunch vouchers, Gym-Pass, and additional legal perks depending on your location.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds including women, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities, are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. At Vestiaire Collective, we believe diversity drives better decisions, stronger products, and more meaningful impact. If this role excites you but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply, your perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for. Vestiaire Collective is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

PS: We take candidate experience seriously, and your safety too ! Vestiaire Collective will only contact you through official email addresses ending in @vestiairecollective.com or no-reply@hire.lever.co. We will never: Contact you via WhatsApp, Telegram, or similar platforms Ask for payment or banking information at any stage of the process If you receive a suspicious message, please report it to: talentacquisition@vestiairecollective.com

## About Vestiaire Collective

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Vestiaire Collective is a global peer-to-peer marketplace for pre-owned luxury fashion, driving the circular fashion movement through expert authentication, community, and sustainability initiatives.
- **Entity Type**: Private (total funding $742.3M across 10 rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Paris, France (with offices in New York, London, Berlin, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, and Lisbon)
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Sébastien Fabre, Christian Jorge, Fanny Moizant, Sophie Hersan, Henrique Fernandes, Alexandre Cognard

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Luxury fashion resale / second-hand marketplace
- **Target customers**: B2C (buyers and sellers of pre-owned luxury fashion), B2B (brands via Resale as a Service), and C2C (peer-to-peer marketplace)
- **Mission statement**: “Transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by empowering our community to shop more consciously.” Guided by “Think First, Buy Second.”

## Products & Services
- **Marketplace (C2C)**: A platform where individuals buy and sell pre-owned luxury clothing, footwear, accessories, and jewelry. Over 5 million items listed, with 30,000+ new items added daily.
- **Direct Shipping**: Sellers ship items directly to buyers after digital verification; 66% of orders are completed this way.
- **Authentication Services**: Items are reviewed by a dedicated Digital Verification team or sent to one of four authentication centres (France, UK, US, Hong Kong) for expert verification.
- **Consignment**: A service for sellers who prefer Vestiaire Collective to handle the listing and shipping process.
- **Resale as a Service (RaaS)**: A B2B offering that partners with brands to integrate circular shopping experiences, enabling brands to offer resale to their customers.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (conflicting reports may exist; latest funding round not specified)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of EUR12.4M (LinkedIn estimate) vs. run rate GMV of approximately €1 billion (2024, per company’s DNFP report)
- **Total Funding**: $742.3M raised across 10 rounds (source: LinkedIn)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not explicitly listed in provided materials; company is backed by a series of funding rounds and has brand partnerships for RaaS
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Acquired US competitor Tradesy in April 2022, accelerating international expansion
  - Operates in 70+ countries; 684 permanent employees as of December 2024 (+76% from prior year? Actually headcount changed from 506 to 684 per LinkedIn, but that is a 35% increase)
  - 900,000 buyers, 2.5 million orders placed in 2024
  - Certified B Corporation®
  - Ban on 60+ fast fashion brands (2022) and viral anti-overconsumption campaigns

## Competitive Advantages
- **Expert Authentication**: Over 15 years of expertise in luxury authentication, with both digital and physical verification processes that build trust.
- **Large, Curated Inventory**: 5 million+ items across 6,000+ luxury brands, with 30,000 new listings daily.
- **Strong Community & Brand**: 50+ nationalities among employees, 80% of employees feel empowered to be themselves, and a global community of fashion activists.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: First fashion resale platform to ban ultra-fast fashion; B Corp certified; reported 90% reduction in environmental cost per item vs. new.
- **Asset-Light Model**: Highly scalable platform with direct shipping reducing warehouse costs, while still offering authentication on 34% of orders.

## Strategic Focus
- **Circular Fashion Advocacy**: Continuing to push for tighter regulations on clothing producers, banning fast fashion, and raising awareness about textile waste.
- **Resale as a Service (RaaS)**: Expanding partnerships with brands to offer circular shopping experiences, integrating with linear model brands.
- **International Expansion**: Already in 70+ countries, with four authentication centres and offices in key markets (US, UK, Germany, Singapore, Vietnam).
- **Technology & Trust**: Investing in machine learning, digital verification, and a scalable platform to improve the consumer experience.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: 50+ nationalities, inclusive environment (80% feel empowered to be themselves), and a strong focus on sustainability and impact. 76% of permanent employees are proud to work at Vestiaire Collective.
- **Hybrid Work Policy**: Global hybrid working with the option to work from home two days per week for all office-based employees.
- **Perks & Benefits**:
  - Free shares granted to all employees
  - Green commuting policy (up to €500/year for bike purchase/repair, shared mobility)
  - 16 company-sponsored nursery places for Paris-based parents
  - Partnership with Gymlib for sports and wellness (France)
  - Minimum 20 days paid time off for all permanent employees
- **Career Development**: Opportunities for internal mobility, career development, and professional transitions. The company has a dedicated tech blog (Vestiaire Connected) and a career website (careers.vestiairecollective.com) launched in early 2025.
- **Recruitment Experience**: Automated application acknowledgements, feedback surveys, and rejection emails to ensure a positive candidate experience.

## Sources
1. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/vestiairecollective)
2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/vestiaireco)
3. [us.vestiairecollective.com](https://us.vestiairecollective.com/journal/join-the-team/)
4. [assets.vestiairecollective.com/documents/sustainability/2025_08-dnfp-report-en.pdf](https://assets.vestiairecollective.com/documents/sustainability/2025_08-dnfp-report-en.pdf)
5. [assets.vestiairecollective.com/documents/IMPACT-REPORT-2026.pdf](https://assets.vestiairecollective.com/documents/IMPACT-REPORT-2026.pdf)

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