VACANCY NOTICE - CONTRACT AGENT

Job title ICT Security Expert
Reference EC-2026-DIGIT-496629
Application deadline 20.11.2026 - 12.00 (noon, Brussels time)
Directorate-General (full name) Directorate-General for Digital Services (DIGIT)
Unit DIGIT.B.1
Place of assignment Brussels
Domain* Information Technology
Contract type and Function Group Contract Agent 3b FG IV
Other useful information (contract duration, other ...)

About us

The Directorate-General for Digital Services (DIGIT) is the Commission department tasked with delivering digital services to support both Commission departments and EU institutions, as well as public administrations in EU member states. DIGIT B.1 offers digital services focused on data analytics, artificial intelligence, and web content management, providing essential components, platforms, solutions, procurement, and advisory services for the Commission's digital transformation. The unit contributes to the Commission's AI strategy and chairs the Interservice Steering Group on AI operationally. It also plays a pivotal role in executing the organisation's data analytics strategy. Within the unit, the Data & Artificial Intelligence Operations sector is in charge of implementing the strategic vision for corporate digital services in data analytics and AI, offering expert guidance, driving the adoption of innovative solutions using AI, big data, and other emerging technologies, and managing data analytics and AI platforms and products.

About the role

Unit B.1 of DIGIT is seeking to hire one 'ICT Security Expert' for the activities of the 'Data & Artificial Intelligence Operations' sector. As 'ICT Security Expert', the successful candidate will be responsible for the application of the cybersecurity and compliance policies of DIGIT in the sector, with particular attention to the aspects of its technical and practical implementation. The job involves close cooperation with other teams within the sector but also with many stakeholders within DIGIT.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Performing the cybersecurity risk assessment of IT systems in collaboration with relevant stakeholders by selecting the necessary security measures to mitigate identified risks.

  • Coordinating and ensuring the proper implementation of the cybersecurity implementation plan following the risk assessment.

  • Liaising with System Owner, System Manager, Data Owner and Data Protection Coordinator on the incident investigation and response during the process of security incident management.

  • Ensuring IT systems are designed and developed considering all the necessary EC standards, guidelines and technology best practices

  • Supporting System Owner under the IT security compliance and continuous improvement process by attesting the status of the IT system controls periodically and reporting back to senior management, LISO and DIGIT.S1 as necessary.

Qualifications, experience and skills

We look for a highly experienced and motivated candidate, with the capacity to steer strategic and technical developments, lead technical and business teams and engage with stakeholders. Technical specific knowledge, communication and negotiation skills, and flexibility are essential to this position.

This job requires the following competencies and skills:

  • Solid experience and background in IT services development and operations, preferably with IT security expertise in the domain of Data & Artificial Intelligence.
  • A computer science background, preferably with specialisation in IT security.
  • Open-minded analytical thinking and ability to analyse and solve complex problems.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English.
  • Proven experience to steer, work with, motivate and inspire teams of skilled experts.
  • Good organisational, negotiation, communication and people management skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic undertakings.
  • Service-minded attitude.

How to express your interest?

You should send your documents in one single pdf in the following order:

  1. Your CV
  2. Completed application form

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to david.zunel-ballester@ec.europa.eu indicating the selection reference EC-2026-DG-496629

Eligibility, recruitment steps, contract and working conditions

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