Package Description
What we offer if you join our amazing team:
- Flexible working policy (hybrid working)
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
- A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
- Casual dress code
Job Introduction
Serco has made significant contributions at ESA's European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands, supporting a wide range of space missions and projects. Serco has provided essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a key role in logistics and operational support for missions. Serco's expertise in spacecraft management, ground systems and data processing has earned them recognition, including 'Best in Domain' awards from ESA. Their long-standing partnership with ESA reflects their commitment to excellence and innovation in the space sector.
On behalf of our client, the European Space Agency, we are looking for a skilled Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer to join our team at the esteemed ESA-ESTEC site, in the Netherlands. Your mission would be to provide support to the Agency projects and programs in the area of space system security engineering, with an emphasis on space segment, including system security design, definition and implementation of system security requirements, assessment of vulnerabilities applicable to space systems, recommendation of security mitigations and countermeasures.
Main Responsibilities
As a Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following:
- Contribute to the definition, analysis, and consolidation of space system security requirements, particularly for the space segment.
- Contribute to the definition of security reference architecture for space systems, with a focus on the space segment.
- Support system reviews throughout the projects’ lifecycle on security aspects.
- Analyze vulnerabilities, assess their impact, and propose suitable security mitigations and countermeasures.
- Analyze evidence of fixes for vulnerabilities.
- Assess Requests for Waivers / Requests for Deviation on security aspects and provide recommendations regarding their acceptability.
- Organize security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing activities on ESA projects and programs, analyzing their results (including evidence of findings and corrections).
- Propose developments needed to enhance the security of space systems, particularly for the space segment.
- Assist the ESA Technical Officer on Research and Development activities in the area of security for space during their lifecycle (writing the Statement of Work, assessing Industry proposals, supervising implementation).
- Support Project/System Security Officer (PSSO) or Security Officer (SO).
- Support laboratory activities as required.
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:
- A Master or PhD degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably in computer science, cyber security, telecom, or aerospace), with strong knowledge and experience in security engineering.
- At least 4 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of space systems, space segment architecture, and spacecraft avionics.
- Very good knowledge of security best practices.
- Basic knowledge of applied cryptography.
- Knowledge of Information Security Management Systems.
- Knowledge of CCSDS protocols and standards, particularly SDLS.
- Knowledge of RF security is a plus.
- Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from an EU Member State national security administration.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are needed, together with a high degree organizational and communication abilities, and comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment.
- Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.
About the Company
Why should you join Serco ?
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
About Serco
Serco Europe has operated in the Netherlands and Spain over the past 30 years, mainly in the field of Space. Serco Netherlands and Spain have a long history of partnership and trust with the European Space Agency (ESA).
In both countries, Serco is proud to deliver the highest calibre of people and services at ESTEC (ESA’s technology and engineering hub) and ESAC (ESA’s Astronomy and Science centre).
At the heart of its business, Serco Netherlands and Spain source, train, care and support employees, enabling them to better pursue their dreams of working in the Space industry in excelling in the delivery of essential public services.
We are diverse and inclusive organisation
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.
We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team
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