About this job

ESA is looking for a Head of the IT Security Section.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of the Shared Infrastructure and Security Division in the ESA Information Technology Department, Directorate of Internal Services, the incumbent is responsible for the management of the Section, its resources and activities. In addition, the incumbent will be required to contribute to various Section activities and to represent it in various boards and reviews, as necessary.

The incumbent is responsible for the planning, implementation and operation of security services aimed at improving and streamlining IT Security within ESA. The Section maintains and oversees the evolution of the IT Department’s Information Security Management System (ISMS), offering security support through Security Officer and Security Architect roles to all projects within ESA’s IT Department. The Section plays host to ESA’s CERT and executes IT security projects and activities, as required.

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the activities, projects and services within the Section, taking account of time and budget constraints;
• Represent the Section in meetings and coordination activities with the ESA Security Office, and security stakeholders (both IT and OT) from other directorates;
• Advertise the Section’s services and achievements throughout the Agency, raising overall awareness and streamlining the Agency’s approach towards cybersecurity across the organisation; Continuously Monitor and improve esait’s security posture and maturity;
• Contribute to the IT Security Vision and Strategy in support of and in coordination with the ESA Security Office and drive its implementation by determining the activities, projects and services required to be executed and delivered by the Section;
• Ensure that the IT Security Section works as a single unified team in a positive environment which is motivating for the staff;
• Identify and develop the technical skills and expertise required in the Section for dealing with changes in the IT Security landscape and related technologies;
• Contribute to the strategic planning process at Division level, prepare investment and resource planning for the security portfolio;
• Contribute to the Section’s projects and activities as required

Profile

Technical competencies

• Cyber security (policy, detection, reaction, correction);
• Cyber vulnerability management and associated standards;
• IT architecture design;
• Project and technical management;
• Service portfolio management and service design;
• IT service and operations management.

Education

Applicants for this post should have a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in the information technology domain.

Additional requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years relevant experience in leading IT security teams in a large organisation with an international exposure managing a yearly security budget of at least €5m.

Candidates must be passionate about IT security, have broad knowledge, experience and expertise in the various IT security domains, together with experience in outsourcing and service management.

In addition, candidates should have:

• Potential to manage individuals or a team of IT experts and the ability to organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment;
• Ability to organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment;
• Strong leadership capabilities, with proven relationship management and communication skills;
• Ability to drive their team’s performance, developing their 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 proven planning and organisational skills;
• Strong results orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing;
• Ability to manage challenging situations proactively and constructively and to be customer-focused.

Previous people management experience is an asset for the position, as is international experience, i.e. outside the candidate’s home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to the activities of ESA.

Applicants should be eligible for obtaining Personnel Security Clearance from his/her National Security Authority.

For a complete job description and to apply, click on “apply”.

The closing date for applications is 23 November 2020.

If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia and Slovenia.

We offer

The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support.
For more information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA

About us

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA is an international organisation with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.
Learn more: http://www.esa.int/