Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer

Job Description:

Job Description:
Telespazio Belgium can count on almost 40 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service & Engineering activities.
We provide a significant contribution to the most major Space programs of the European Space Agency. Our core business is to work on the ground to build bridges into space, contributing to the success of ambitious missions.
The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA but mainly for ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees.
On behalf of the European Space Agency, we are looking for a highly skilled Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer to work in ESTEC, in the Netherlands.
What is expected from you:
* Support to the definition/evolution of the security frameworks for all Earth Observation (EO) programs.
* Participate in program reviews of projects, assessing the security design, implementation, qualification and validation, to ensure development is in line with relevant program cyber security requirements.
* Review and contribute to system security architecture and system security requirements.
* Analyse and access security related Requests for Deviations / Requests for Waivers and recommend proposed way forward.
* Support to the execution of security risk assessment, security requirements (SSRS) definition and preparation of security treatment plan.
* Organise vulnerability assessment and penetration testing campaigns, assess the findings, propose mitigations, and analyze collected evidence
of fixed and mitigated vulnerabilities.
* Support the development and maintenance of various technical documents (security requirements, security management plans, etc.).
* Follow System Integration, Testing, Verification and Validation, assess compliance to the security requirements and propose treatment plans.
* Foster new security application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures in the field of cyber security.
* Provide technical expertise regarding design, implementation and operations of security services and architectures support to technical management of selected contracts in the security domain (e.g. the new Coordination Service - Security management for Copernicus Space Component)
* Support to the PSSO (Project / System Security Officer) in security incident handling coordination and security deviation management
* Support PSSO in managing DPNR and compliance with ESA PDP and EU GDPR
* Continuously follow technological trends and evolutions at the scientific fields relevant for this position.
What you offer :
* A Master or PhD degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably in computer science / cyber security, or telecom, or aerospace or navigation).
* A sound experience in Security risk assessment, vulnerability management and penetration testing (meant as a capability to understand if it is being conducted according to best practices, define rules of engagement, understand reports).
* Extensive knowledge related to Security policies, best practices, standards, and procedures (NIST, ISO, FIPS, Common Criteria, MITRE, etc.);
* A sound experience in security risk treatment measures definition and design of security architectures encompassing intrusion detection systems, firewalls, anti-virus software, log management, authentication systems, content filtering, SIEM, SOAR, etc.
* Experience in dealing with sensitive information and material involving National state interest, or EU interests.
* Very good knowledge in security best practices.
* Knowledge on Information Security Management Systems.
* Experience in IT systems and security matters, proved through external certifications (such as CISSP, GIAC, etc..)
Candidates must be eligible:
a. for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration.
b. to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.
What we offer:
* A competitive salary
* 30 days of paid annual leave, plus the days ESTEC is closed including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour working week;
* Hybrid working scheme (3 days in the office and 2 days remote in the Netherlands)
* Flexible working hours; you are in charge of your own agenda respecting core working hours
* Fully paid collective extensive health insurance scheme;
* A good pension scheme with no personal contribution;
* A career development (Coursera membership + training budget);
* Travel allowance;
* Extensive relocation package
Where:
You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency's offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don't expect the employees to be on-site full time however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position.
Check out the ESTEC site here: esa.int/About_Us/ESTEC
When:
Deadline to apply: 21/10/2025
Please note that interviews will be held either via skype, webex, other digital platforms or onsite in ESTEC
We look forward to receiving your application for this position!

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Primary Location: NL - ESTEC Noordwijk

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Contract Type:Permanent

Hybrid Working