Job Introduction
Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies and New Space ventures who want to scale their businesses/organizations with skilled talent.
On behalf of our client, the European Space Agency, we are looking for a skilled Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer to join our team at the esteemed ESA-ESTEC site, in the Netherlands. Step into a remarkable role that grants you access to one of the globe's highly coveted space agencies – an opportunity that launches your career into orbit!
Role Responsibility
As Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following:
Provide support to the Agency projects and programs in the area of security engineering & cyber security, including system security design, definition and implementation of system security requirements, vulnerability analysis, security monitoring and threat assessment.
Contribute to the definition, analysis and consolidation of system security requirements.
Contribute to the definition of security reference architecture for space systems.
Support system reviews through projects’ lifecycle on security aspects.
Analyse vulnerabilities, assess their impact and propose suitable security mitigations and countermeasures.
Analyse evidence of fixes of vulnerabilities.
Assess Requests for Waivers / Requests for Deviation on security aspects and provide recommendations regarding their acceptability.
Organise and administer security audits / vulnerability assessment / penetration testing activities on ESA projects and programs and analysing their results (including analysis of evidence of findings and corrections).
Provide support on Research and Develop activities during their lifecycle (writing the Statement of Work, assessing Industry proposals, supervising the implementation).
Provide support to the Information Security Officer (ISO).
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring :
A Master or PhD degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably in cyber security, or computer science, or telecom, or aerospace).
At least 4 years of relevant experience in similar roles.
A strong knowledge and experience in Security engineering / cyber security.
Knowledge of space systems and ground systems architecture.
Good knowledge in network protocols.
Very good knowledge in security best practices and hardening guidelines.
Knowledge of modern applied cryptography.
Knowledge on Information Security Management Systems.
Knowledge on CCSDS protocols and standards is a plus.
Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration.
Comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment.
Proficient in English language, both written and spoken.
Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.
Package Description
What we offer if you join our amazing team:
• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Benefits Package
• Company events
• Access to training
• Access to the sport and social recreational facilities at ESTEC Escape Recreation Centre
