Vacancy in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
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 post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisationsโ salary scale.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
System Security Engineer in the Systems Security Engineering Section (TEC-ESS), Radio Frequency Systems Technology Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
The System Security Engineering Section, in full respect and compliance with the ESA Security Framework, covers the security engineering processes, techniques and technologies dealing with the security of systems from the end-to-end point of view, the subsystems, the elements and equipment contributing or implementing specific detection/mitigation and protection measures, the analysis and methodology for vulnerability assessments and standards, including system design tools and equipment.
Duties
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
โข Participating in program reviews of projects (incl. HRE-OE Gateway) assessing design and implementation to ensure development is in line with relevant program security requirements. This would also involve analysing any RfW/RfDs on security requirements.
โข Advising system developers on how to develop, implement and operate their experiments/systems to meet the relevant security requirements (flight and ground).
โข Following up on the implementation to ensure compliance and successful security audit/scan/checks.
โข Analysing threats (new vulnerabilities, risks, etc.), proposing appropriate mitigations and required countermeasures and following up with the implementation of the mitigation actions (either internally or with industry/partners).
โข Organising vulnerability assessment and penetration testing campaigns, assessing the findings, proposing mitigations, and analyzing collected evidence of fixed and mitigated vulnerabilities.
โข Helping or acting as a PSSO (Project/System Security Officer) supporting ISO (Information security Officer) in enforcing security implementation and countermeasures in relation to various stakeholders (payload and system development teams, service leads, industry, operational centres).
โข Supporting the development and maintenance of various technical documents (requirements, security management plans, risk assessments, ICDs, etc.).
โข Fostering new security application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures in the field of security;
โข Participating in the follow-up of industrial contracts related to procurement of expertise, technology development, laboratory tools, equipment, etc.
โข Supporting and implementing ESA internal developments/projects to help them develop and maintain a strong security posture and ensure long-term security compliance.
โข Proposing and supervising the implementation as a Technical Officer Research and Development activities.
โข Continuously following technological trends and evolutions at the scientific fields relevant for this position.
Technical competencies Cyber security technical expertiseVery good technical knowledge of modern secure network protocolsGood knowledge of CCSDS protocolsKnowledge on modern Applied CryptoKnowledge of system engineeringGood knowledge of security threats against space missions and corresponding mitigationsGood knowledge on security standards, hardening guidelines and security best practicesKnowledge and experience on vulnerability assessment and risk assessment
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
A Master's degree or PhD in Telecommunications Engineering or Cybersecurity or Computer / Network Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or in other relevant engineering field is required for this post.
Additional requirements
- Industry security certifications such a CISSP, SANS or similar are considered as a plus.
- Very good analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and with Industry.
- Knowledge of space flight avionics and the associated security is also a plus.
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.
Applicants must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administrations.
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 email 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.
- Knowledge of space flight avionics and the associated security is also a plus.
- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and with Industry.
- Very good analytical and problem solving skills.