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Vacancy in the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
This is a non-renewable post for a limited duration of four years and is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisationsโ salary scale.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
Project System Security Officer (PSSO) in the CSC Security Office within the Telecom Satellite Programmes Department in the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communication (D/CSC).
You will report directly to the Head of the CSC Security Office and functionally to programme/project managers, initially focusing on the ESA Secure Connectivity programme. You will be responsible for the security engineering activities in support of the Directorateโs secure space programmes and activities. In particular, you will be involved in the IRIS^2 programme.
This role will provide in-depth exposure to a wealth of satellite communications projects and the development of hardware products, requiring system-level competence, as well as the implementation of security assurance activities in accordance with the established ESA Security Framework.
You will interact closely with external stakeholders from European industry and institutional representatives. The role will also involve cross-agency collaboration.
Duties
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
โข following the satellite mission and system analyses;
โข performing threat modelling and security risk analysis of satellite communication systems;
โข embedding security assurance activities in compliance with the ESA Security Framework;
โข overseeing the development and deliverables of industry activities;
โข participating actively in the generation of security requirement specifications;
โข reporting and updating executives and management on the status of the security risks assessed;
โข planning and facilitating the certification and accreditation activities in coordination with the ESA Security Office;
โข supporting day-to-day activities within your area of competence;
โข supporting the D/CSC Security Awareness programme.
Technical competencies Knowledge of secure space systems engineeringExperience in technology and product development activities carried out by industry for satellite systems and governmental applicationsExperience in classified space systemsKnowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification, and procurement processesKnowledge of security standards and best practices, including ISO 27000 series of standardsKnowledge of secure development lifecycle best practices for hardware and softwareKnowledge of threat modelling and security risk analysis methodologies, such as EBIOS
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
A master's degree in security engineering, aerospace engineering or telecommunications engineering is required for this post.
Additional requirements
At least four years of industry experience in a system engineering role is required, together with at least five years of demonstrable professional experience in a security role.
Experience in working on sensitive, classified European programmes, knowledge of security solutions for satellite telecommunications networks and/or knowledge of other security standards, such as NIST, is desirable.
Knowledge of technical domains in telecommunications and of satellite communication system architectures and products would be an asset.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
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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.
Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
In accordance with the European Space Agencyโs security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the masterโs degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States. โ