IMT Atlantique is hiring: two cybersecurity positions available

The Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Chair (Cyber CNI) and IMT Atlantique are recruiting cybersecurity professionals and are opening two positions to strengthen their research and innovation activities in the protection of critical infrastructure. These opportunities are aimed at scientific and technical profiles wishing to contribute to academic and industrial projects.

Join the Cyber CNI Chair as a Platform Engineer

Location : Rennes
Contract : 24-month fixed-term contract (desired start date: November 2025)

The platform engineer will join the Network Systems, Cybersecurity, and Digital Law Department (SRCD).
The main tasks include:

Designing and maintaining experimental platforms combining industrial (OT) and IT systems
Collaborating with researchers to develop scientific experimentation scenarios
Automating and orchestrating environments for multi-user and multi-project use
Contributing to the promotion of platforms with industrial partners

Required profile :
Master’s degree in computer science, skills in software development, operating systems, networks, security, and virtualization (VMWare, Docker, etc.). Autonomy, rigor, and team spirit are essential.

👉 See the detailed job offer Platform Engineer

Recruitment of a Postdoctoral Researcher – Immersive Interfaces for the Cyber CNI Chair

Location : Rennes
Contract : 18-month fixed-term contract (desired start date: November 2025)

As part of the Horizon Europe : CyberSecDome project, the postdoctoral researcher will develop immersive virtual reality interfaces to transform the analysis and management of cyber threats.

The tasks include:

Research on complex data visualization, risk analysis, and cybersecurity management for critical infrastructure
Development of immersive applications and prototypes
Collaboration with industrial partners (Airbus, BNP Paribas, EDF, SNCF)
Participation in scientific dissemination, technology watch, and student supervision

Required profile :
PhD (less than 3 years) in virtual reality, cybersecurity, data science, or machine learning. Experience in developing immersive applications and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Fluency in English; French is an asset.

👉 See the detailed postdoctoral offer

Why join the Cyber CNI Chair ?

Innovation ecosystem bringing together startups, companies, and academic players
National and international collaborations with leading partners
Privileged working environment on the Rennes campus
Attractive benefits: sustainable mobility, leisure activities, group catering, partial teleworking, numerous holidays

Application deadlines:

Platform Engineer : August 24, 2025

Postdoctoral Fellow : August 31, 2025