Description

Galileo System Security Verification Engineer in the Galileo System Security Implementation Unit, Galileo System Security Service, Galileo Project Office, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.

The Galileo System Security Service is in charge of security-related activities for Galileo core infrastructure, including end-to-end system security engineering, design and development of Galileo Public Regulated Service (PRS) infrastructure, security accreditation and cyber security.

The Galileo System Security Implementation Unit is responsible for the segment security requirements implementation and system security qualification of the Galileo core infrastructure.

Duties

Reporting to the Head of the Galileo System Security Implementation Unit, your main tasks will include:

• contributing to the system security integration and verification plan, addressing, in particular, the verification of the Galileo system security functions;
• defining the system security test cases and allocation to the various test platforms (factory, security test beds, integration chain and validation chain);
• defining high-level system security test procedures for each system security test case;
• organising and managing test readiness reviews, post-test reports and test review boards for Galileo system security functions;
• participating in the Galileo System Verification Control Board to endorse the verification control document and, in particular, to integrate the results of the verification of the Galileo security functions;
• contributing to the definition of the migration strategy for each Galileo system build and its associated system deployment plan;
• preparing the Galileo system qualification review classified data package and contributing to or organising the review for the security part;
• providing dedicated support to the Galileo System AIV and Deployment Service (NAV-PGD) in the areas of system security activities and system qualification;
• supporting the overall Galileo System Security Service objectives, such as contributions to the mission level study and accreditation dossier.

Technical competencies

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

A master’s degree in a relevant domain is required for this post.

Additional requirements

You should be able to demonstrate that you can work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure as may typically occur in a project team. You should be result-oriented, able to set priorities, and capable of presenting practical solutions both orally and in writing.
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills. You should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively, and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. You should also have good technical, analytical, organisational, and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies.