Telespazio Belgium

Telespazio Belgium can count on almost 40 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service & Engineering activities.

We provide a significant contribution to the most major Space programs of the European Space Agency. Our core business is to work on the ground to build bridges into space, contributing to the success of ambitious missions.

The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA but mainly for ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees.

On behalf of the European Space Agency, we are looking for a highly skilled Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer to work in ESTEC, in the Netherlands.

What is expected from you:

  • Support the Security Officer in the Secure Laboratory of the System Security Section, as a focal point.
  • Enable and ensure the applicability of the security operation procedures (SECOPS) of the Secure Laboratory.
  • Ensure the correct operations of the laboratory in line with applicable security requirements and operational security constraints, in particular
    for asset classification/control and physical, personnel and document security.
  • Coordinate routine operational and maintenance activities, such as maintenance of required databases (e.g. requests for visit, equipment clearance debriefing, etc.) and action items, reporting on activities, supporting lab personnel, disseminating information and organizing dedicated training or briefings as required, etc.
  • Interface with the TEC Security Officer, ESA Security Office (ESO) and ESA Projects Security Officers.
  • Interface with the users to capture their requests and enable their implementation.
  • Ensure daily coverage of nominal and emergency operations in coordination with other security officers or laboratory managers/coordinators.
  • Coordinate with laboratory managers/coordinators within the TEC directorate.
  • Act as a Project / System Security Officer (PSSO) or alternate Security Officer (SO).
  • Debrief the Security Officer and the Heads of Section on daily operations of the Laboratories.
  • Propose developments needed to enhance the security of space systems and assist ESA Technical Officers on Research and Development activities.
  • Duties may also include supporting other activities within the field of required competences.

What you offer:

  • A Master or PhD degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably in computer science / cyber security, or telecom, or aerospace or navigation).
  • Experience in coordinating and executing security processes.
  • Experience in coordinating technical laboratories and their activities.
  • Experience in dealing with sensitive information and material involving National state interest, or EU interests.
  • Very good knowledge in security best practices.
  • Knowledge on Information Security Management Systems.
  • Knowledge of RF systems for Communications or Navigation, including but not limited to antenna, amplifiers, SDR, modems, GNSS receivers, etc.
  • Experience in IT systems and security matters, proved through external certifications (such as CISSP, CCNA, COMPTIA+, etc..)

Candidates must be eligible for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration.

What we offer

  • A competitive salary
  • 30 days of paid annual leave, plus the days ESTEC is closed including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour working week;
  • Hybrid working scheme (3 days in the office and 2 days remote in the Netherlands)
  • Flexible working hours; you are in charge of your own agenda respecting core working hours
  • Fully paid collective extensive health insurance scheme;
  • A good pension scheme with no personal contribution;
  • A career development (Coursera membership + training budget);
  • Travel allowance;
  • Extensive relocation package

Where:

You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don’t expect the employees to be on-site full time however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position.

Check out the ESTEC site here: esa.int/About_Us/ESTEC

When

Deadline to apply: 13/05/2025

/Please note that interviews will be held either via skype, webex, other digital platforms or onsite in ESTEC

We look forward to receiving your application for this position


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