Vacature Security Accreditation Engineer

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY

Galileo Security Accreditation Engineer

Job Requisition ID: 18198

Closing Date: 29 February 2024 23:59 CET/CEST

Establishment: ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Directorate: Directorate of Navigation

Publication: Internal & External

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Date Posted: 8 February 2024

Vacancy in the Directorate of Navigation.

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.

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

Galileo Security Accreditation Engineer in the ESA Security Office, Director General's Services and integrated support in the Galileo Cyber Security and Accreditation Unit in the Galileo System Security Service, Galileo Programme Office, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.

The Galileo System Security Service is in charge of security-related activities for Galileo including end-to-end system security engineering, design and development of Galileo Public Regulated Service (PRS) infrastructure, security accreditation and cyber security.

The Galileo Cyber Security and Accreditation Unit is responsible for the implementation of European Commission Cyber Security Requirements within the Galileo infrastructure and to provide security risk analysis as part of the Galileo infrastructure design and qualification dossiers.

Duties

You will report to the Head of the Cyber Security & Accreditation Unit and your main tasks and responsibilities will be:

• defining and maintaining the System Accreditation Certification Plan (SACP) for the full Galileo core infrastructure;
• managing the Threat Scenario definition and analysis of coverage provided by the Ground and Space Segment Security procurement activities;
• performing the System Security Risk analysis, identifying the residual risks stemming from vulnerabilities and their associated levels, and proposing the associated technical and operational risk treatment plan;
• supporting the definition of security objectives, security feared events and their gravity for the new Galileo Services;
• coordinating support from industry in relation to System accreditation;
• preparing the relevant documentation required for accreditation decision (Authorisation To Operate or Approval To Launch), and required by the Accreditation Panel, which is composed of national experts and supports the Accreditation Board in its decision;
• reporting functionally to the ESA Security Office, for the tasks performed above.

Duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

Technical competencies

Strong experience in System Security Risk Analysis for large and complex systems

Good knowledge of existing standard methodologies for security risk analysis

Experience in Common Criteria, Crypto component, Tempest Evaluation

Knowledge and experience of System Security architecture

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

A master's in security engineering or computer science or a related discipline is required for this post.

Additional requirements

You should be able to demonstrate that you can work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure as may typically occur in a project team. You should be result-oriented, able to set priorities, and capable of presenting practical solutions both verbally and in writing.
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills. You should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines.

You should also have good technical, analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies.

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 .

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.

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 master's degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

Functie:	security engineer
Startdatum:	10-02-2024
Ervaring:	Ervaren
Educatielevel:	HBO
Contracttype:	Vast
Salaris:	onbekend – onbekend
Uren per week:	1 – 40

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