Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?
On behalf of ESA, we are looking for a Communication Systems & Technologies to work at ESTEC’s premises in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
About the client and location
The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) base in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. As ESA’s largest test centre, it is responsible for the majority of space technology and spacecraft development through varying phases of production.
Tasks and activities
The scope of work will include:
- Supporting the definition/evolution of the security frameworks for all Earth Observation (EO) programs.
- Participating in program reviews of projects, assessing the security design, implementation, qualification and validation, to ensure development is in line with relevant program cyber security requirements.
- Reviewing and contributing to system security architecture and system security requirements.
- Analysing and accessing security related Requests for Deviations / Requests for Waivers and recommend proposed way forward.
- Supporting the execution of security risk assessment, security requirements (SSRS) definition and preparation of security treatment plan.
- Following System Integration, Testing, Verification and Validation, assessing compliance to the security requirements and propose treatment plans.
- Fostering new security application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures in the field of cyber security.
- Providing technical expertise regarding design, implementation and operations of security services and architectures support to technical management of selected contracts in the security domain (e.g. the new Coordination Service – Security management for Copernicus Space Component) Support to the PSSO (Project / System Security Officer) in security incident handling coordination and security deviation management Support PSSO in managing DPNR and compliance with ESA PDP and EU GDPR.
- Candidates must be eligible:
1- For a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration.
2- To access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.
Skills and experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
- A Master’s or PhD Degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably in computer science / cyber security, or telecom, or aerospace or navigation).
- A sound experience in Security risk assessment, vulnerability management and penetration testing.
- Extensive knowledge related to Security policies, best practices, standards, and procedures (NIST, ISO, FIPS, Common Criteria, MITRE, etc.).
- A sound experience in security risk treatment measures definition and design of security architectures encompassing intrusion detection systems, firewalls, anti-virus software, log management, authentication systems, content filtering, SIEM, SOAR, etc.
- Experience in dealing with sensitive information and material involving National state interest, or EU interests.
- Knowledge on Information Security Management Systems. Experience in IT systems and security matters, proved through external certifications (such as CISSP, GIAC, etc.).
- Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
- Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Why should you apply?
- You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
- We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
- To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
- Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.
