Galileo G1 Security Accreditation Engineer

Description

Galileo G1 Security Accreditation Engineer in the ESA Security Office, Director General's Services and integrated support in the Galileo G1 Cyber Security, SECMON & Accreditation Unit in the Galileo G1 System Security Service, Galileo First Generation Project Office, Galileo Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.

The Galileo G1 System Security Service is in charge of security-related activities for Galileo First Generation including end-to-end system security engineering, design and development of Galileo Public Regulated Service (PRS) infrastructure, security accreditation and cyber security.

The Galileo G1 System Security Unit is responsible for the specification, design, implementation and qualification of the PRS, System and Segment security requirements within the Galileo Programme.

Duties

You will report to the Head of the G1 Cyber Security & Accreditation Unit and your main tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Defining and maintaining the System Accreditation Certification Plan (SACP) for the full Galileo core infrastructure;
• Managing of the Threat Scenarios definition and analysis of coverage provided by the Ground and Space Segments Security procurement activities;
• Performing the System Security Risk analysis, identifying the residual risks stemming from vulnerabilities and their associated levels, and proposing the associated technical and operational risk treatments plan;
• Supporting the definition of security objectives, security feared events and their gravity for the new Galileo Services;
• Coordinating support from industry in relation to System accreditation;
• Preparing the relevant documentation required for accreditation decision (Authorisation To Operate or Approval To Launch), and required by the Accreditation Panel which is composed of    national experts and supports the Accreditation Board in its decision.

Duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

Technical competencies

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

A Master's degree in Security Engineering or related discipline is required for this post.

Additional requirements

You shall be eligible to obtain an EU personal security clearance from your relevant national authority.

You should be able to demonstrate that you can work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure as may typically occur in a project team. You should be results-oriented, able to set priorities, and capable of presenting practical solutions both verbally and in writing.

You should have good interpersonal and communication skills. You should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. You should also have good technical, analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies.