Job Description

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

The Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes (HRE) is a programme directorate within the ESA matrix structure. Through a partnership between humans and robots, HRE is dedicated to exploring destinations in space where humans are already living and working —– or will live and work in the future —– for the purpose of scientific research, economic development, international cooperation and public inspiration.

As Information Security Team Leader, you will implement the ISO function, as defined in the ESA Security Directives, manage the HRE team of Project/System Security Officers (PSSOs) and Security Officers, and be responsible for all the security aspects of the Directorate. You will report operationally to the Terrae Novae Programme Manager and functionally to the ESA Security Office. This position is under the responsibility of the Human and Robotics Exploration Terra Novae Programme Manager.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• managing, coordinating and evaluating the Directorate PSSOs and Local Security Officers reporting to you;
• coordinating the support provided to the Directorate from various stakeholders;
• ensuring that security risk management is performed across the Directorate, in cooperation with the HRE Risk Coordinator, and reporting on a quarterly basis to HRE MT on the Directorate’s security risk posture;
• ensuring the relevant HRE activities and assets are certified by the ESA Security Office;
• supporting the ESA Security Office in the evolution of the ESA security policies, and organising regular coordination on HRE activities with the Office, as well as with the ESA Legal Services Department, industry and international partners;
• establishing, running and maintaining a security, personal data protection and export control awareness programme for all HRE personnel, as well as updating the mandatory attendance records, in cooperation with other support directorates;
• managing and maintaining the Directorate’s business continuity management processes;
• ensuring the physical, information and cyber security of the Directorate with the direct support of the PSSOs and corporate services, in line with the Directorate’s business objectives;
• defining and documenting the Directorate’s policy on the marking of HRE information in the form of the Security Marking Instruction in cooperation with ESA Export Control Authorities;
• coordinating the development of a security marking equivalence matrix for unclassified information managed within ESA space programmes and projects;
• identifying the security risk posture for approval by the security risk owner and recommending the security risk response, also for approval by the security risk owner;
• ensuring, where necessary, that the PSSOs document and implement the security operating procedures across the Directorate, and ensuring the maintenance of the Directorate’s information security management system website;
• investigating, reporting and containing any security breaches, vulnerabilities or anomalies in accordance with the Security Directives and policy on the management of security incidents within the Directorate, in cooperation with the ESA Security Office;
• performing security inspections and audits of the Directorate, programme, projects and activities to ensure compliance with the ESA Security Directive as well as with agreements with international partners, and to ensure that the appropriate level of security is maintained.

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

Technical competencies

Expertise in system and cyber security management (ISO27001)Knowledge of flight and ground segment systemsKnowledge of security systems and processesDemonstrated experience in business continuity management

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 a relevant domain is required for this post together with four years of relevant professional experience.

Additional requirements

• Background experience in space industrial development;
• Understanding of configuration management systems and processes;
• The potential to manage individuals or a team of experts;
• 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 would be an asset, as would international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.

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
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.

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.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

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 are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.

According to the ESA Convention, staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States.

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.