IRIS² Space Cybersecurity Architect
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## Connect with Eutelsat Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.
As a global leader in satellite communications, we provide infinite connectivity, broadcasting television channels and packages, transmitting news reports, provide wholesale broadband Internet access services. ## With Eutelsat You’ll Get To - Pioneer the future of Space Technology - Bring connectivity to remote frontiers - Collaborate with customer-centric experts - Embrace cultural diversity in our global team Where your skills ignite opportunities & you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment.
At Eutelsat, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space. ## Job Overview We are looking for a Space Cybersecurity Architect for the IRIS² programme.
You will play a critical role in the activity of review, design and implementation of secure systems, infrastructure and applications to protect our organization's and our customers’ sensitive information and assets.
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining our LEO system and networks cyber security architecture, ensuring that it complies with our customers’ requirements, regulatory requirements, international security standards including ISO, NIST and industry best practices. You will be involved in the definition of security solutions since the early study phase for projects of key importance.
Your expertise will contribute to the overall protection of our LEO systems against cyber threats and based on information security risk management and provide guidance to all our teams on security-related matters. ## 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 System engineering teams to match the security requirements with the end-to-end system architecture - Implement security requirements and standards for systems, networks and applications, with a focus on the spacecraft security - Contribute on the overall risk assessments and vulnerability assessments process to identify potential security weaknesses - Ensure requirements compliance through verification, traceability and evidence management - Analyze and investigate any security tradeoffs and requests for deviations. - Collaborate with external partners, security systems integrators, vendors, and auditors to address security-related requirements - 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 - Provide guidance and support to project teams on secure system design and development - Educate teams on emerging cyber security threats and best practices for safeguarding sensitive information ## 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 - Strong understanding of telecommunication satellite technologies, challenges and constraints - In-depth knowledge of cyber security principles, best practices, standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 27005, EBIOS, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ECSS, CCSDS) - Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., NIS2, CRA) - Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time systems - Proficiency in security technologies: Network security (Firewall, routing, filtering...); - Virtualization; - Software security; - Cryptography (PKI, cryptographic protocols...); - RF security; - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication and collaboration abilities. - Fluent English; French and other European languages are a plus - Willingness to travel regularly across the EU to attend meetings and workshops - The Position is open to European Union nationals ## Where You’ll Work You will be based in Toulouse (France) , in a highly technical environment dedicated to IRIS² security and engineering, working closely with the engineering department, the security team and the subcontractors.
Home office may be considered after initial training and subject to operational constraints. Regular on-site presence and travel within the EU are expected. The Eutelsat treats the protection of personal data submitted to it seriously.
By submitting this application, you agree to the collection and retention of your personal data by the Eutelsat and acknowledge notice of, and understand the terms of Eutelsat’s Privacy Policy (as amended from time to time). This role is a Eutelsat job opening; all of our open roles are posted on the current OneWeb and Eutelsat websites.
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From Eutelsat's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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