ESA Graduate Trainee in Cyber Security Engineering
Noordwijk, NL
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Our team and mission
The Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications (CSC) supports innovation to boost the competitiveness of European industry in the global space market. This involves a wide range of activities, from space-based technology, systems and products for telecommunications development to the application on Earth of space-based services, requiring engagement with a wide range of industrial, academic and institutional partners.
Europe is currently developing its capacity for secure connectivity systems that will underpin most of the key value chains of the future in all areas, including transportation, health, energy and education. Systems need to be secured and resilient against cyber attacks to allow connected vehicles, smartphones and connected devices, supercomputers and edge computers to operate in a safe manner.
Under the direct authority of the Head of the CSC Security Office, you will contribute to the application of the ESA Security Framework and the relevant processes to all the relevant Directorate activities to ensure that the required level of assurance is achieved for each individual discipline.
Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship
As an ESA Graduate Trainee, you will have the opportunity to participate in the development of security within the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications.
You will be given the responsibility to assist the Information Security Officers and Security Engineers in:
- developing security awareness within the Directorate, including the implementation of security risk assessments:
- performing regular training sessions for CSC staff and contractors;
- maintaining the CSC Security Portal;
- developing and maintaining reporting for CSC management regarding the improvement of awareness.
- raising awareness and reporting on cyber security, quantum technology, cloud and trusted AI;
- participating in security engineering activities in projects relating to cyber security;
- supporting satellite systems for safety and security design and implementation;
- participating in secure connectivity end-to-end system evaluation using new quantum, cloud and AI technologies;
- supporting the implementation of cyber security across the Directorate, liaising with ESA IT.
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
You should have recently completed or be in the final year of your master’s degree or equivalent qualification in cyber security.
Additional requirements
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams can be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional perspective and career goals will also be explored during the later stages of the selection process.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaimer
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of one 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, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will be given to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
