System Engineer for Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC)

ABOUT US

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe and secure European satellite navigation services, advances the commercialization of Galileo, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), and Copernicus data and services, engages in secure SATCOM (GOVSATCOM & IRIS2), and operates the Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Front Desk. Through these projects, EUSPA enhances European autonomy in space technologies, fosters innovation and creativity, supports European transport net and agriculture, all while contributing to the economic growth and health of the European Union.

EUSPA offers a diverse multicultural workplace that welcomes all applicants without distinction on any grounds of gender, race, ethnic or social origin, nationality, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, birth, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or other family situation. EUSPA wishes to employ competent talents and be representative of the diversity of the EU citizens and is committed to provide the best working conditions and benefits to its staff. For more information on the EUSPA and the EU Space Programme, click here.

The current vacancy will offer an opportunity to work in the Engineering Department which ensures the Agency’s technical leadership on all matters related to system infrastructure, service, and security engineering, and acts as the Engineering Centre of Competence. The Department is responsible for ensuring the robustness and security of the systems in operations, for developing the infrastructure of the EUSPA service facilities, for providing the operations and service requirements to new system developments, and for engineering new services and their receivers that ensure the wide usage of EU Space data. The Department interfaces with the European Space Agency as design authority of EGNOS and Galileo, and with the industry in charge of the evolution of the systems in operation and of the service facilities.

The Engineering staff are located in several sites and offices (Prague/Czech Republic, Saint-Germain-en-Laye/France, Toulouse/France, Noordwijk/the Netherlands, and Torrejon de Ardoz/Spain). This position requires permanent relocation to the place of employment, Saint-Germain-en-Laye/France – one of the more affluent suburbs of Paris.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

We are looking for a System Engineer for the EUSPA Security Operations Centre (SOC) who will contribute to the definition, development and implementation of a cyber security monitoring system to secure the provision of cyber security operations for the EU space services (civil and governmental) of the different EU space components, with initial focus on GOVSATCOM and IRIS2.

The job holder will report to the Head of Department or one of the department’s Team Leaders and will be entrusted with the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage the industrial development and evolution of cyber security monitoring systems procured by the Agency, from specification to qualification, including related definition studies and trade-offs;

• Coordinate tasks concerning deployment, system handover from development to operations and commissioning of cyber security monitoring systems;

• Identify and implement evolutions in the frame of a continuous improvement scheme;

• Support resolution of anomalies and treatment of obsolescence;

• Maintain the Statement of Compliance of the infrastructure with the requirements and the mission/service baseline; 

• Assess the impact of requests for deviation and waivers and identify suitable mitigation;

• Coordinate the work of industry supporting the above activities;

• Contribute to the Service/System/Projects Reviews and Boards as appropriate;

• Contribute to procurements, contracts, and grants (e.g. studies, developments, industrial expertise) in support of the above activities;

• Liaise with other department, in the areas of Administration and Operations, to ensure execution of related corporate tasks, such as planning, reporting, administration, financial & budget management and risk management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Experience in engineering and development of cyber security monitoring systems;

2. Experience in structured testing and validation of IT systems;

3. Experience in working with private and public sectors, and stakeholders in a complex environment;

4. Experience in procurement and management of complex service contracts and/or subcontractor activities;

5. Excellent command of both written and spoken English;

as well as

6. Motivation for the post;

7. Effective communication;

8. Transversal collaboration and working in teams;

9. Result orientation, prioritising and organising;

10. Customer focus and service orientation.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your onboarding and continuous development and providing benefits that matter to you.

We offer a generous overall remuneration package that comprises of competitive salary, family allowances and tuition fees for nurseries and educational facilities for your children, 24/7 worldwide health and dental insurance, minimum of 24 days annual leave (with additional days depending on grade and age) plus 16 days public holidays, and a very competitive pension entitlement after 10 years of service with EU.

At EUSPA, we offer wide range of training courses aimed at developing your skills and keeping them abreast with the latest developments in the field. Additionally, we provide training in transversal skills such as leadership and strategic management, diversity and inclusion, ethics, resilience, languages and many more.

We realise the importance of work/life balance and maintaining balance between the advantages of working from home and the need for regular face-to-face contact in the office to build both working and social relationships. Therefore, following relocation, we offer flexible working time and telework options under certain conditions. On top of regular leave days we offer special leave for those exceptional events (such as maternity/paternity leave, adoption or birth, parental or family leave, as well as moving home, elections etc.)

Important information to candidates considering to apply:

• Deadline for applications is 13 May 2025 at 11:59 AM (CET)

• Place of employment: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

• This vacancy is only open to nationals of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland or Norway

For more information about the eligibility/selection criteria and how to apply - please visit our career opportunities: https://www.euspa.europa.eu/about/careers-euspa