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Join ESA as a Cyber Security Engineer to safeguard Europe's space infrastructure and contribute to the cutting-edge Secure Connectivity Programme.
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands - Resident assignment to ESA Brussels Office, Brussels, Belgium
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Noordwijk Netherlands,Bruxelles Belgium
Expires Expires at anytime
The European Space Agency (ESA) is at the forefront of global space exploration and innovation, fostering diversity and inclusion within its dynamic team. As an equal opportunity employer, ESA encourages a diverse pool of applicants, especially women, to help shape the future of space technology.
Role Summary:
- Play a pivotal role in the IRIS² Integrated Programme Team within the Secure Connectivity Programme Department.
- Manage system security ensuring compliance with General Security Requirements.
- Define and oversee relevant R&D activities in cyber security.
- Coordinate efforts between ESA and the European Commission.
Role Requirements:
- A master's degree in engineering with significant experience in security or audit.
- Robust background in cyber security, familiar with policies, standards, and regulations.
- Exceptional organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Integrity, sound judgement, and willingness to travel.
- Fluency in English or French, with additional ESA Member State language skills beneficial.
Application Process Details:
- Eligibility for access to regulated technology and security clearance is a must.
- Open only to nationals from specified ESA Member States.
- Potential selection tests conducted by the Agency.
We are the European Space Agency (ESA), an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
The Role: As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be part of the IRIS² Integrated Programme Team in Secure Connectivity Programme Department in the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications. You will be responsible for all system security aspects, ensuring proper engineering implementation of the General Security Requirements of the governmental infrastructure, including the definition and planning of relevant R&D activities. You will liaise with ESA, aiming to ensure coordination in accordance with the agreements between ESA and the European Commission.
Job Requirements: You should have a master's degree in engineering and substantial security or audit experience. You are expected to have a very strong background in cyber security, policy and the associated standards and regulations. You should demonstrate excellent organisational skills and a high level of competency in stakeholder management. You must possess good judgement and integrity and be willing to travel.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary classified A2 - A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
Application Details: Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations and for security clearance by their national security administrations. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
