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Cyber Security Engineer

Maastricht

  • Organization: EUROCONTROL - Supporting European Aviation
  • Location: Maastricht
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Security and Safety
    • Information technology (IT)
  • Closing Date: Closed


  • Function title: Cyber Security Engineer

  • Reference: NOC-MA-2020-FGIV/185

  • Location: Maastricht

  • Nature of the competition: Internal and external competition

  • Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL

  • Grades: 16/18

  • Generic post: Specialist (FG-IV) (16/18)

  • Number of posts: 1

  • Duration: 3 Year(s)

  • Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions

  • Directorate/Service: MAAS/DIR/SQS - Safety, Quality & Security

  • Competition publication date: 29/01/2020

  • Competition closing date: 26/02/2020 (23:59 Brussels time)

  • Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre,  the "Safety, Quality & Security (SQS)" service manages activities required to develop and maintain the MUAC Integrated Management System including the monitoring of its operation. It ensures compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements.

Your role

You will perform the following tasks under the responsibility of your superior:



  • analyse cyber security incidents such as malware analysis, report on findings and produce recommendations;

  • collaborate closely with the IT Security Officer on preventive measures and to ensure continuity of service;

  • produce complex technical papers and security operations center reports;

  • ensure maintenance of cyber security related tools and identify potential areas for further development;

  • research on, develop and keep abreast of tools, techniques and process improvements in support of security detection and analysis in accordance with current and emerging threat and attack vectors;

  • coach and train other engineers on relevant technical matters;

  • participate in projects, working groups, studies, etc;

  • perform any other task related to the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies


  • Completed university studies of at least 3 years in a relevant field (i.e. ICT and Telecommunications, Cyber Security, etc). Holding a master degree would be an asset.

  • In addition to the above, minimum 4 years of relevant working experience.

  • Experience with cyber security incidents including malware analysis.

  • Experience in scripting (python/bash/regular expressions).

  • Experience in architecting, configuring and maintaining open source intrusion detection software (SNORT/SURICATA/BRO) is considered an asset.

  • Experience with SPLUNK is considered an asset.

  • Knowledge of the following: TCP/IP, general networking and security concepts/architectures (Switching/firewalls/VPN/IDS/SIEM), Linux/Windows operating systems.

  • Technical drafting skills (English).

  • Analytical thinking: analyses information and identifies relationships.

  • Problem-solving: anticipates and solves business issues.

  • Customer focus: adapts services to respond to customer needs.

  • Creativity and innovation: applies new approaches.

  • Team work: fosters team work.

  • Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.

  • Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.

  • Thorough knowledge of one of the working languages of the Agency and satisfactory knowledge of the other language to the extent necessary for the performance of their duties. For this particular post, thorough knowledge of English (oral and written) is required.

Useful information


  • Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.

  • At the closing date of the notice of competition, internal candidates must have completed their probationary period.

  • The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 3 Year(s) pursuant to the provisions of the Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed. Before being established in the post, he/she will be requested to provide certified copies of his/her degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.

  • The successful candidate shall be appointed in principle at the basic grade of the advertised grades.

  • In case of reserve list: Suitable candidates, however not selected to fill the post, will be placed on a reserve list for similar functions. The period of validity of reserve list is 1 year from the approval of the selection board’s recommendations.

  • Information on salary and benefits can be found on the web page: http://jobs.eurocontrol.int/what-we-offer

  • EUROCONTROL is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, marital or parental status and sexual orientation.
    In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from to the under-represented diversity characteristics.

  • Candidates should go to our Jobs website and read the tips on how to apply. Item 1 includes information on the EUROCONTROL competency models (technical & behavioural) – Candidates should refer to the behavioural competency model to know the behaviours expected for the different levels.

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