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 is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including ESA, EUSPA and NASA. Since the creation of the European Space Agency (ESA), our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions.
Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle. We are supporting end-to-end operations and the entire lifecycle of the satellite from conception to launch. In Europe, Serco provides Front End and User Services, Satellite & Ground Systems Engineering and Operations, support to astronomy and planetary missions along with their scientific archives, Data Processing and Quality Control, Earth Observation Data Access and Exploitation, Ground Segment Infrastructure operations.
On behalf of our client, the European Space Agency, we are looking for a skilled System Security Engineer to join our team distributed over the ESA-ESTEC site, in the Netherlands, and the ESA-ESRIN site, in Italy.
Your mission is to support the ESA Security Authority and the ESA Security Office team by ensuring that the ESA Security Framework is correctly implemented. You will support the agency space programmes and corporate activities in security, including System security analysis and design, System security requirements definition and implementation, Security technology, Project Risk analysis, Vulnerability and threat assessment, Accreditation and certification aspects.
Main Responsibilities
As a System Security Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following:
- Security Risk Assessments – perform comprehensive security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats, assess the potential impact of security threats on ESA’s information systems.
- Security Requirements – establish and define security requirements for information systems based on the results of security risk assessments and security best practices, assess the compliance of systems and processes with the defined security requirements.
- Security Threat Analysis and Risk Treatment – perform in-depth security threat analysis to identify potential risks, develop and implement security risk treatment plans to mitigate identified risks.
- Technical Documentation Assessment – review and assess technical documentation (as-designed and as-built) to ensure compliance with security requirements and policies, provide feedback and recommendations to improve security measures documented in technical documentation.
- Certification and Accreditation Support – assist in the certification and accreditation process for various projects to ensure they meet security standards, support the development and submission of documentation required for certification and accreditation.
- Security Documentation Preparation – prepare and maintain security-related project documentation, including security instructions, security plans, and compliance reports, ensuring that all documentation is up to date and reflects the current security posture of the organization.
- Support for Security Governance – support client’s security bodies and officers, as well as security governance activities and relevant tools, to ensure effective security management.
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:
- University Degree (Bach. or above) in Computer Sciences, IT, Information Security, Engineering or relevant technical domain.
- At least 3 years of experience in information security or a related field.
- Experience performing security risk assessments, developing risk treatment plans, and defining security requirements.
- Ability to evaluate and assess technical documentation.
- Knowledge of security standards and frameworks such as ISO27000, NIST, MITRE, EBIOS.
- Effective communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperate in a diverse international team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure as may typically occur in a project team.
- 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.
- Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Personal Security Clearance.
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
Important:
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