Security Accreditation Officer for EU Secure Connectivity

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:

1. Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more
   OR
   A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and at least one year of appropriate professional experience when the normal period of university education is three years
2. In addition to the above, have appropriate professional experience of at least six years after obtaining the required diploma
3. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway
4. Be entitled to their full rights as a citizen
5. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service
6. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved
7. Have a thorough knowledge (minimum C1 level) of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2 level) of another language of the European Union
8. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

SELECTION CRITERIA

Professional experience and expertise

1. Experience in one or several of the following fields in relation to complex systems:

• satellite communication systems
• security assurance/security accreditation methodology and analysis
• security risk assessments
• security design and/or security deployment

2. Experience in the definition and performance of security audit in ICT/telecommunication systems;
3. Experience in financial, procurement and contract management;
4. Experience in the security design and/or security deployment of complex systems or governmental systems, preferably pertinent to space programmes at national or EU level, is considered an asset;
5. Excellent command of both written and spoken English.

Required competencies

6. Motivation for the post;
7. Effective communication and ability to summarise complex information to different target audiences;
8. Ability to negotiate;
9. Transversal collaboration and working in teams;
10. Results orientation, prioritising and organising.