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Join ESA as a Cyber Security Engineer and safeguard groundbreaking space missions
Overview
Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The European Space Agency (ESA), a global leader in space exploration, is seeking a dedicated Cyber Security Engineer for its System Security Section based in the Netherlands. Working in a diverse and international environment, you'll be at the heart of cutting-edge space technology.
Role Summary
- Protect critical missions, projects, and activities across ESA's space, ground and user segments.
- Participate in program reviews, assess security designs and run penetration tests.
- Oversee pen testing teams and recommend defenses against identified security flaws.
Role Requirements
- A master's degree in computer science and/or cyber security.
- Knowledge of security tools like Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, and Wireshark.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python.
- Understanding of various operating systems and IT enterprise software.
- Experience with security frameworks like OWASP.
- Awareness of the latest security threats and trends.
Application Process Details
- ESA encourages diversity and inclusiveness in its recruitment.
- Selection may include tests in compliance with ESA's security procedures.
- Interested candidates can apply via ESA's career website.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join the System Security Section (TEC-SES) within the End-to-End Systems Division of the Systems Department, under the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. This position is based at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
The role: As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be integral to ensuring the security of the Agency's missions, projects, and activities across space, ground, user segments, and communication links. This includes involvement from the study phase through to the development, integration, verification, and preparation of security services. You will participate in program reviews, assess security designs and implementations, and conduct hands-on penetration tests. Additionally, you will lead pen testing teams, identify security flaws, and recommend actions to strengthen defenses.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in computer science and/or cyber security. Familiarity with security tools like Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, and Wireshark is essential. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and a deep understanding of various operating systems and IT enterprise software are also required. Experience in security frameworks like OWASP and knowledge of the latest security threats and trends are crucial.
Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment with the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects. The position is initially for 4 years, with the possibility of extension to an indefinite term.
Applications details: ESA values diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. The recruitment process may include selection tests and will comply with ESA's security procedures. For more information or to apply, please visit ESA's career website.
