Head of Galileo System Security Implementation Unit in the Galileo System Security Service, Galileo Project Office, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.

The Galileo System Security Service is in charge of security-related activities for the Galileo core infrastructure, including end-to-end system security engineering, the design and development of Galileo public regulated service (PRS) infrastructure, security accreditation and cyber security.
The Galileo System Security Implementation Unit is responsible for segment security requirements implementation and the system security qualification of the Galileo core infrastructure.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• monitoring the correct implementation of the system security requirements at all levels (i.e. Component, Element, Segment);
• providing dedicated support to the Ground Segment Procurement Office (NAV-PT) and the Space Segment Procurement Office (NAV-PS) in the areas of segment security engineering, qualification and procurement of security-related infrastructure;
• supporting the procurement of security equipment on board satellites and within the ground segments;
• maintaining the technical (functional, performance and operational) security requirements applicable to the procurement of the overall system infrastructure, namely the space and ground segments, ensuring their overall traceability;
• coordinating the segment review for security aspects;
• providing dedicated support to the Galileo System AIV and Deployment service (NAV-PGD), in the areas of system security activities, performing the system qualification of the system security requirements;
• performing the system verification of classified functions and requirements, including execution of system test campaigns and close follow-up of the segment-level test campaigns;
• contributing to the definition of the migration strategy for each system build and its associated system deployment plan;
• supporting the exploitation CCBs for the system in operation implementing the ESA role of System Design Authority;
• handling the procurement and maintenance/evolution of the Security Chain Test Bench and Galileo System Filling Device;
• managing the team, ensuring a positive and motivating working environment, distributing and assigning tasks to the team members, monitoring and managing performance and providing timely and regular feedback to the team and to the Head of the Galileo System Security Service.

You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility.

Technical competencies

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 and professional experience

A master’s degree in security engineering or a related discipline is required for this post together with 4 years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor’s degree, complemented by an additional four (4) years of relevant professional experience can be considered.

Additional requirements

The potential to manage individuals or a team in a project;
The ability to organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment;
Strong leadership capabilities, with proven relationship management and communication skills;
The ability to drive your team’s performance, developing your people by encouraging learning, delegating responsibility and giving regular and constructive feedback;
Strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills;
Strong results orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing;
The ability to manage challenging situations proactively and constructively and to be customer focused.
People management experience is an asset, as is international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.

People management experience is required, international experience is an asset, including outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.
Mobility is inherent to management functions and this position may be subject to rotation.
Therefore, mobility opportunities may be offered to you as part of your career evolution at ESA, starting after approximately five years in this role.