Information Security Team Leader, Noordwijk

Information Security Team Leader Location: ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description The Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programme (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 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

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 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, and updating 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 and agreements with international partners, and to maintain appropriate security levels.

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 systems

Knowledge of security systems and processes

Demonstrated experience in business continuity management

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

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 welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

We value diversity and welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing necessary support at the workplace. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at .

Important Information and Disclaimer Recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). 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 subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with ESA security procedures.

In the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, organisational changes affecting this position may occur.

Nationality and Languages Applications are only considered from nationals 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.

Staff are recruited based on qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States.

The working languages are English and French. Good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.

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