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Join the European Space Agency to pioneer future space cybersecurity
Overview
Salary
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Location
Darmstadt, DE
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Become part of the European Space Agency (ESA), a dynamic space exploration institute. ESA is a forward-thinking organisation committed to the future security of space operations and diversity in the workforce.
Role Summary
- Drive the creation and evolution of system-level security architectures
- Influence technology roadmaps and contribute to cybersecurity research
- Coordinate security risk assessments and shape robust ground segment security architectures
- Support programme teams and ensure security considerations are met at all development stages
Role Requirements
- Experience in coordinating ground segment security risk assessments and shaping robust security architectures
- Ability to influence technology roadmaps and contribute to research
- Experience in supporting programme teams throughout procurement
Application Process Details
- Eligible to access information, technology, and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations
- Must be able to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations
- Recruitment process includes selection tests and basic screening before appointment
As a Ground Segment Cybersecurity Engineer at the European Space Agency (ESA), you will be a pivotal member of the Ground Segment System and Cybersecurity Engineering Section (OPS-GAE). You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of secure European space operations within ESA's System and Applications Engineering Division. Your responsibilities will include designing and guiding end-to-end cyber secure ground segment solutions that enable mission success across the Agency.
The role: In this role, you will contribute directly to ESA programmes by architecting innovative cybersecurity engineering concepts, driving the definition and evolution of system-level security architectures, and ensuring that security is embedded seamlessly throughout the full engineering life cycle. You will help to steer certification activities, influence technology roadmaps, and contribute to research that strengthens the resilience of European space systems.
Job requirements: Your tasks and responsibilities will include coordinating ground segment security risk assessments, shaping robust ground segment security architectures, and consolidating key security findings into the overarching system security picture. You will support programme teams throughout procurement in the area of operational ground systems and participate in major system reviews to ensure security needs are met at every stage of development and deployment.
Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment with a diverse workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, ESA is 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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
Applications details: Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations & eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations. The recruitment process may include selection tests and basic screening before appointment, conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with ESA's security procedures.
