German National Graduate Trainee in Regulatory Analysis in the Navigation Cyber Internal Audit Unit

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Location

ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Our team and mission

The mission of the ESA Directorate of Navigation is to lead and stimulate European industry in the design, development and procurement of the first-ever European-owned Global Navigation Satellite Systems, delivering worldwide navigation services at unprecedented levels of performance. To successfully achieve this mission, the Directorate benefits from ESA's organisational and technical excellence in combination with an unparalleled dedication and passion for space from its team members. Through cooperation with the European community in the satellite navigation domain and active contribution to international GNSS forums, the Directorate of Navigation is continuously looking ahead and paving the way for future generations of satellite navigation systems.

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Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship

In the Directorate of Navigation, the ESA NAV Cybersecurity Audit Team plays a major role in the security assurance process, contributing to the cybersecurity risk management of the organisation and infrastructure, in particular the navigation systems and programmes the Directorate manages for its customers. Cybersecurity audits are part of the European Space Security Policy for navigation programmes.

As a National Graduate Trainee in the NAV Cybersecurity Audit team, you will be at the intersection of IT engineering and policy. You will work in the ESA Navigation Security Office and be part of the ESA NAV Cyber Internal Audits Unit. Your main role will be to analyse the technical and legal impact of the new cybersecurity regulations with a main focus on the following critical programmes: Galileo, EGNOS, Celeste, NAV H2020 and NAV Horizon Europe.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of a cyber legal compliance tool that will be integrated within the ESA Cyber Internal Audit Framework. Currently, this Framework is shared with more than 40 entities within the navigation sector.

Technical competencies

Knowledge of relevant technical/functional domains
Relevant experience gained during internships, project work and/or extracurricular or other activities
General knowledge of the space sector and relevant activities
Knowledge of ESA and its programmes/projects

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master' s degree in an IT engineering, science or legal discipline.

Additional requirements

You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams may be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional prospects and career goals will also be explored during the later stages of the selection process.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.

Important Information and Disclaimer
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

The information published on ESA's careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of Germany or permanent residents of Germany with the nationality of an ESA Member State, Associate Member or Cooperating State.

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset