Senior Engineer, Network & Cyber Security

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The incumbent will deliver cyber security engineering in projects and services to customers within the agreed budget, specification, and schedule. S/he will support the preparation of technical proposals in response to international tenders and contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of ground- and space-based systems and services.
Key activities include the engineering aspects of cybersecurity of communication systems, the preparation of technical studies, reports, specifications, contractual documentation and operational guidelines, and the coordination with multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams while working with SES internal and external partners.
The incumbent will be integrated within an international team of highly skilled engineers and will gradually take more responsibilities. Depending on the projects’ nature and scope, s/he will be either in charge or acting in support of the below-listed tasks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Conceptualize, design, implement and support secure solutions for complex heterogeneous systems throughout their lifecycle, based on comprehensive risk analysis and applying relevant security controls and industry best practices
• Analyze, engineer, maintain and enhance the cybersecurity aspect for an operation of a more secretly, efficiently, and effective future or current TechCom and customer solutions
• Conduct assessments of threats and vulnerabilities; determines deviations from acceptable configurations, enterprise or local policy; assesses the level of risk; and develops and/or recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations
• Interface and engage with external partners (e.g. customers, NGO’s, Government bodies, investment partners, vendors, shareholders, etc.)
• Develop new opportunities focused on quantum communication infrastructure, navigation, emergency response, GOVSATCOM and other current and planned TechCom technology and service developments
• Contribute to innovative projects and services for governments, institutions, and supranational organizations (EC, EUSPA, ESA, EUMETSAT, etc)
• In the field of cyber security, take an active part in SES TechCom’s proposal activities through the provision of Technical Specifications, Statement of Works (SOW’s) and Cost Estimations, in response to customer Requests For Information (RFI) and customer Requests For Proposals (RFP), whereby the activities could include the set-up, supervision and coordination of interdisciplinary proposal teams in function of the technical and commercial proposal preparation and along contract negotiation process
• Awareness and evaluation of relevant technological developments, market trends, competitive factors, customer requirements, standardisation licensing and regulatory aspects. Make recommendations regarding the evolution of SES and SES TechCom’s services and products
• Coach and mentor younger engineers in his / her domain of expertise

COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to think critically
• Innovative spirit and interest in new technologies to support innovative projects that go beyond the current standard SES products
• Can handle multiple projects and leads simultaneously
• Able to integrate into and lead cross-functional, multicultural and/or virtual project teams
• Business-oriented and business proactive towards potential and/or current customers
• Communicates complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means
• Knows how to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to organization cyber objectives
• Interprets and translates customer requirements into operational capabilities
• Able to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation)
• Able to identify critical infrastructure systems with information communication technology 
• Able to deliver effective training and education needs assessment

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in ICT or equivalent
• Minimum 7-10 years of applicable professional experience in the field of cybersecurity engineering and implementation of ICT and networking systems
• Strong knowledge of performance, risk, cost, and schedule analysis
• Strong knowledge of information security systems engineering principles
• Strong knowledge with network traffic flows and the configuration of networking equipment
• Strong knowledge with security principles and methods as well as with the configuration of firewalls
• Good knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic key management concepts
• Good knowledge of security architecture concepts and enterprise architecture reference models 
• Familiar with sales engineering (e.g. technical proposal, cost estimation, facing customer)
• Familiar with Windows and Linux operating system, virtualization systems
• Expertise in the following fields is considered a strong asset:
  • Security engineering
  • Key Management Systems 
  • ISO standards ISO2700x, ISO27017, ISO 31000.
• Expertise in the following fields is considered an asset:
  • Knowledge of ECSS standards and ESA project lifecycle
  • Software and System development life cycle

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Fluency in English, any other EU language is considered an asset
• Willing to travel internationally
• ESA/EU SECRET clearances are considered a strong asset. Candidate must be willing to undergo a security clearance procedure as this position might require holding security clearance.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Flexible working policy
• Bonus and equity plans
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plans
• A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programmes (varies by location)
• An employer that values all aspects of diversity and respects every individual’s story
   

GOOD TO KNOW

SES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal law.