Security Accreditation Engineer for IRIS²

We are looking for a Security Accreditation Engineer for IRIS² on behalf of and in support to our client for their location in ​Arganda del Rey (Madrid), Spain or Noordwijk, The Netherlands​.  

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage). 

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to: 

• Review functional and contractual documentation related to flight and ground architectural diagrams, requirement lists and Statements of Work; 

• Analyse documentation from cybersecurity and information-protection perspectives, identify relevant requirements and contribute to its finalisation as appropriate; 

• Plan, prepare and support accreditation activities for Flight and Ground Segment systems in compliance with applicable security and regulatory standards; 

• Support the project team on security requirement-compliance analysis, implications for infrastructure implementation, identification of security flaws and vulnerabilities, and verification and validation activities; 

• Follow system integration, testing, verification and validation, assess compliance with security accreditation requirements and propose treatment plans; 

• Develop and maintain accreditation documentation, including Security Risk Assessments, Security Operating Procedures and accreditation evidence packages; 

• Coordinate with accreditation authorities, cybersecurity teams, system engineering and operational stakeholders throughout the accreditation lifecycle, from design to operations; 

• Apply security frameworks, risk-management methodologies and accreditation processes applicable to space programmes, including the handling of Classified Information where required; 

• Support cybersecurity audits and regular system security upgrades to achieve accreditation and maintain the required security levels; 

• Identify, track and resolve accreditation findings, ensuring that security requirements are implemented and maintained throughout system operations; 

• Review, analyse and update security documentation together with the project team and external stakeholders; 

• Contribute to the specification and review of implementation plans for operational sites from cybersecurity and information-protection perspectives; 

• Own or contribute to the preparation and closure of institutional contract milestone reviews, including ESA and European Commission reviews; 

• Support security accreditation and compliance activities for European space programmes, such as ESA, GOVSATCOM, Galileo and Copernicus, including the preparation of evidence for security audits and accreditation reviews; 

• Report to the Programme Manager.  

At ATG Science & Engineering S.L., we are firmly committed to equal opportunities and respect for diversity. The Equality Plan and active policies promote to foster an inclusive environment, free from discrimination. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap (+33% certificado de discapacidad), or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment. 

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering or a related field; 

• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, including accreditation activities or secure encryption, preferably in the satellite-communications domain; 

• Proven experience working with institutional customers or national governmental institutions, particularly in security risk management, security threats and incidents, security vulnerabilities and malware analysis; 

• Sound knowledge of security technologies, including encryption, secure Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting, Key Management Facilities, Security Information and Event Management, and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response; 

• Sound knowledge of ISO/IEC 27000-series security standards and ECSS; 

• Security-engineering experience in programmes covering flight and ground infrastructure, including on-board cryptographic units, secure SIMs, TM/TC encryption, satellite control centres, IT and data centres, 5G systems, OSS/BSS and terrestrial fixed and mobile networks; 

• Knowledge of space security standards, particularly ECSS and CCSDS; 

• Experience working with European institutions, including EUSPA, the European Commission and ESA, or equivalent organisations, in secure environments for European space projects; 

• Experience working within the European regulatory environment for cybersecurity and accreditation is considered an asset; 

• Possession of or eligibility to obtain an EU security clearance; 

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken;  

• Knowledge of any other European language is considered an asset.  

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.