E2E System Cybersecurity Architect for the IRIS2 Integrated Project Team

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Job Overview

The end-to-end system cybersecurity architect for the IRIS² programme is responsible for developing and maintaining the system and networks cyber security architecture, ensuring that it complies with our Customer’s requirements, regulatory requirements, international security standards including ISO, NIST and industry best practices.

What You’ll Do

• Design and maintain a comprehensive cyber security architecture framework
• Review and contribute to the definition of the security documentation, such as plans, requirements, design, validation and reports
• Collaborate with the segments and industrials security teams to match the security requirements with the end-to-end system architecture
• Implement security requirements and standards for systems, networks and applications
• Contribute on the overall risk assessments and vulnerability assessment process to identify potential security weaknesses
• Ensure requirements compliance through verification, traceability and evidence management
• Work closely with IT teams, software developers, network engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure security measures are implemented effectively
• Stay up to date with the latest cyber security trends, technologies, and threats
• Evaluate and recommend security solutions, tools, and technologies to enhance our security capabilities

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's or master’s degree (preferable) in computer science, Information Security, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Cyber Security Architect or a similar role, in the frame of the space industry
• In-depth knowledge of cyber security principles, best practices, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
• Strong understanding of network and software security
• Proficiency in security technologies linked with network, virtualization, software security and cryptographic protocols
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., NIS2, CRA)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Fluent English
• Willingness to travel regularly across the EU to attend meetings and workshops
• The Position is open to European Union nationals

Need for a personal security clearance up to Secret-UE level.

Where You’ll Work

The position will be based within the SpaceRISE Common Segment Integrated Project Team at ESTEC in the Netherlands, working in an integrated environment with personnel originating from SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat and in close interaction with Grantor and ESA teams.

Regular interaction with Consortium Members, Segments, Ground Control Centres, industrial partners and European institutional stakeholders will be required.

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