Operations Security Manager

EUSPA - European Union Agency for the Space Programme; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) seeks an Operations Security Manager based at the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, FR. You will oversee security for Galileo/EGNOS service provision, manage contractual security requirements, and coordinate with GSMC, Engineering and other departments.

Applicants should have strong security governance experience, good English, and be able to work across European agencies. Relocation to France is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations security for all service provision activities.
• Manage security aspects of current and future contracts and internal arrangements for PNT service provision.
• Coordinate with GSMC Operations, the Security Authority and Engineering on security requirements and accreditation.
• Lead security-related changes and ensure proper governance in service provision contracts.
• Participate in project infrastructure and operational boards to discuss security topics.
• Support Security Accreditation Board and Security Working Groups as needed.
• Be part of the Operations Change Control Board to ensure security in changes.
• Liaise with Administration and Operations to ensure budgeting and planning alignment.

Skills

English (excellent command)

Job description

Type of contract Temporary Agent Reference number EUSPA/2026/AD/013

Grade/Function group AD7 Place of employment 1 Saint-Germain-en-Laye / France

Deadline for applications 24.11.2026 11:59 AM (GMT+2)

Contract duration (Y) 5 Possibility of renewal 2 yes

Desired start date As soon as possible Possible reserve list valid until 31.12.2027

Organisational department Operations Reporting to 3 Head of Department or their assignee

Level of security clearance 4 SECRET UE / EU SECRET

[1] The place of employment is subject to changes in the interest of the service and always under due consideration of the Staff Member’s interests. [2]Possibility of renewal for a fixed period and a further renewal for an indefinite period on the conditions set out in the Staff Regulations and in the Conditions of Employment for Other Servants [3]The organisational department and the hierarchical reporting line may change in line with the developments of the EUSPA and department’s organisation. [4] The successful candidatesshall be able and willing to applyfora personnel security clearance, issued by an EU Member State,at the level defined above immediately after the contract signature or at a later stage. The procedure for obtaining a personnel security clearance shall be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate. Description of the EU classified information levels is available here .

1. EUSPA AND THE HIRING DEPARTMENT

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe, secure, and innovative satellite navigation and communication services for Europe. We advance the commercialisation of Galileo, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), and Copernicus data and services, while engaging in secure SATCOM (GOVSATCOM & IRIS²), and operating the Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Front-Desk. Our work strengthens European autonomy in space technologies, fosters innovation, and supports critical sectors such as transport, agriculture, and economic development across the EU. For more information on the EUSPA and the EU Space Programme, click here .

At EUSPA, we aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential. We believe that diversity drives excellence, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission.

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are lesser represented in the Agency workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no advantage will be given and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.

The Operations Department works with other Agency departments to keep the EU Space Programme’s civil and governmental navigation and timing services running safely and securely. It manages day-to-day operations, service contracts and system upgrades, as well as satellite operations and infrastructure maintenance. This work also includes preparing security accreditation files and ensuring compliance with the Agency’s security framework.

The position requires permanent relocation to the Agency’s Galileo Security Monitoring Centre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (France).Missions to the other Agency sites (headquarters in Prague, European GNSS Service Centre in Spain, Galileo Reference Centre in the Netherlands, GSMC in Spain, EGNOS office in Toulouse), Galileo Control Centres (in Oberpfaffenhofen and Fucino), contractor premises (in Munich and Toulouse) and occasional travels to the EC in Brussels (Belgium) are foreseen for this post.

2. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for an Operations Security Manager who will contribute to the fulfilment of the Agency’s duties in providing PNT services by overseeing the security of operations for all service provision activities and managing security-specific activities.

The role includes managing security aspects of current and future contracts and internal arrangements for PNT service provision and establishing and monitoring the associated contractual and management mechanisms. The role addresses operational activities performed in the Galileo and EGNOS infrastructure sites (such as the Galileo Control Centres, the GNSS Service Centres, the remote stations sites, the EGNOS Mission Control Centres).

The Operations Security Manager oversees dedicated resources, currently provided mainly through external support, and coordinates with internal stakeholders, particularly GSMC Operations, the Security Authority on the Agency’s overall security approach, and the Engineering Department on PNT cybersecurity engineering and the definition of the requirements baseline. The role also involves coordination with external stakeholders, including the European Space Agency.

The position covers operational security activities for the Galileo and/or EGNOS systems in operation.

The jobholder will have the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• Participate in the day-by-day coordination of PNT Service Provision management team, in particular responsible for the security activities;
• Ensure the continued management and supervision of the operations security activities, through the management of all security activities within the current (e.g. GSOp, SGDSP, GRON, EGNOS) and future service provision contracts;
• Ensure tight coordination between the security management tasks of the Service Providers and the real-time security (incl. cyber) monitoring activities of the GSMC;
• Contribute to the maintenance and achievement of the operations security accreditation activities and milestones, by managing the accreditation preparation activities performed within the service provision contracts managed by the Operations Department;
• Participate (and chair as needed) to project infrastructure and operational boards, reviews and meetings, in particular for what concerns the topics related to the security of the service provision;
• As required, support programme security boards (e.g. Security Accreditation Board, Security Working Groups) in order to present the service provision topics;
• Actively participate in the operations Change Control Board (CCB) as a member, responsible for ensuring that any (configuration or contractual) changes are adequate from a security point of view;
• Manage resources assigned to support their area of responsibility;
• Liaise with other EUSPA departments as needed in relation to the tasks above and notably in the area of Administration and Operations, to ensure the execution of related corporate tasks, such as planning, reporting, administration, financial and budget management.

3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:

• Have alevel of education which corresponds to completed university studies 5 attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more
  OR
  A level of education which corresponds to completed university studiesattested by a diploma and at least one year of appropriate professional experience when the normal period of university education is three years
• In addition to the above, appropriate professional experience 6 of at least sixyears afterobtainingthe required diploma
• Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland 7
• Be entitled to their full rights as a citizen
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service
• Meet the character requirements for the duties involved 8
• Have a thorough knowledge (minimum C1 level) of one of the languages of the European Union 9 and a satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2 level) of another language of the European Union 9
• Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post 10

[5]Only study titles that have been awarded in EU Member States or that are subject to the equivalence certificates issued by the authorities in the said Member States shall be taken into consideration.Qualifications/diplomas awarded in theUnited Kingdom until 31/12/2020 are accepted without further recognition. For diplomas awarded in the United Kingdom after this date (from 01/01/2021), a NARIC recognition is required: https://www.enic-naric.net/.
[6]Only appropriate professional experience acquired after achieving the minimum qualification stated in point.1 shall be considered. Where additional periods of training and study are accompanied by periods of professional activity, only the latter shall be considered as professional experience. Compulsory military service or equivalent civilian service accomplished after achieving the minimum qualification stated in point.1shall be taken into consideration. Internships will be taken into consideration, if they are paid. Professional activities pursued part-time shall be calculated pro rata, on the basis of the percentage of full-time hours worked. A given period may be counted only once.
[7]The successful candidate shall be able and willing to apply for a personnel security clearance, issued by an EU Member State, at the level defined above immediately after the contract signature or at a later stage if required for the offered post.
[8]Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a Police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record.
[9] The following languages shall be considered: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish. The level shall be determined according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
[10]Before a successful candidate can be appointed, they will be medically examined by a selected medical service so that the Agency will be satisfied that they fulfill the requirement of Article 28(e) of the Staff Regulation of Officials of the European Union.

4. SELECTION CRITERIA

All eligible applications that meet the criteria outlined above will be fairly and objectively assessed against the selection criteria based solely on the information candidates provide in their applications. The Selection Board responsible for this selection will determine the criteria to be assessed in the various phases of the selection procedure (assessment of the application forms, interview and written test) prior to being granted access to the names of the applicants.

The selection is based on a comparative assessment of eligible candidates against all the selection criteria. Even candidates who do not excel in every single criterion may still be successful in the overall assessment and are therefore encouraged to apply.

When completing the online application, please clearly highlight your relevant skills and experiences that demonstrate how your profile aligns with the requirements below.

Professional experience and expertise

• Experience in management of security activities within an operational environment;
• Experience in implementation of security frameworks within complex systems;
• Direct/hands‑on experience in the implementation of cyber‑security processes is an asset;
• Contract management, preferably under a service level agreement;
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English;
• Motivation for the post;
• Effective communication;
• Customer focus and service orientation;
• Transversal collaboration and working in teams, including leading and inspiring others;
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.

5. SELECTION PROCEDURE

The current vacancy aims toestablish a reserve list and fill 1 (one) post. The established reserve list may be used for another current or future site of the Agency.

A detailed description of the selection process is available here .

The interview and written test are currently scheduled for December 2026/January 2027; however the date may be adjusted based on the availability of the Selection Board members.

To ensure a fair and transparent process for all candidates, direct or indirect contact with Selection Board members is not permitted. Any breach of this rule will result in disqualification from the selection procedure. Any questions regarding the selection procedure should be addressed only to: [e-mail] .

In addition, candidates having any personal relationship within the EUSPA shall declare such situation to [e-mail] .

7. APPEAL PROCEDURE

If a candidate considers that theyhavebeen adversely affected by a particular decision, they can lodge a complaint under Article 90(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Unionand Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Union; submit a judicial appeal under Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (ex Art. 236 of the EC Treaty) and Article 91 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union; or make a complaint to the European Ombudsman.

Details on how to initiate these processes are available here .

8. SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

FINANCIAL ENTITLEMENTS

The remuneration includes a basic monthly salary 11 along with any applicable additional allowances 12 as well as reimbursements 13 for eligible expenses upon submission of evidence.

The total of your basic salary and any allowances is adjusted according to a correction coefficient based on the location of the post 14 .The sum of standard social security deductions from salary at source is subtracted from the weighted amount 15 . Please note that while the full pay is exempt from national income tax, it is subject to internal income tax and a solidarity levy as per applicableregulations 16 .

We ensure transparency and fairness in our compensation, supporting all employees equitably (zero pay gap).

Examples of net monthly salaries (as currently applicable inFrance) are presented below:

AD 7 - Step 1 (less than 9 years of work experience after the relevant diploma) 17

a) Minimum final net salary (without any allowances) b) Final net salary with expatriation allowance c) Final net salary with expatriation, household and 1 dependent child allowance

6,688.71 EUR

8,120.29 EUR

9,559.19 EUR

AD 7 - Step 2 (9 or more years of work experience after the relevant diploma) 17

a) Minimum final net salary (without any allowances) b) Final net salary with expatriation allowance c) Final net salary with expatriation, household and 1 dependent child allowance

6,931.54 EUR

8,423.29 EUR

9,884.02 EUR

WORKING CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS

Discover our comprehensive welfare package designed to support your well‑being and career growth. It includes generous leave entitlements, social security benefits, and professional development opportunities—all thoughtfully designed to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance. Learn more about how we invest in our people here .

INTERNAL AND INTERAGENCY MOBILITY

Please note that in case the selected candidate can benefit from the internal or interagency mobility, a contract of employment will be concluded in accordance with the applicable EUSPA rules .

[11] As per Articles 92 and 93 CEOS.
[12] Household allowance (e.g. if you have a dependent child or you are married and your spouse's income is below a defined threshold); Dependent child allowance (e.g. if you have a child under the age of 18 or between 18 and 26, if in specified training programme); Education allowances (in very specific cases) or Payment of the education fees applicable to the educational institutions EUSPA has an agreement with (currently more than 18 international schools in the Czech Republic and Spain, and European Schools in France and in the Netherlands); Expatriation allowance (16% of the sum of basic salary and other applicable allowances).
[13]If the staff member is requested to change the residence in order to take up duties, they will be entitled to: reimbursement of the travel costs; temporary daily subsistence allowance (EUR 55.40for up to 10 months, with dependents; or EUR 44.68for up to 4 months, if no dependents); installationallowance (depending on the personal situation, 1 or 2 months of the basic salary – paid upon successful completion of the nine‑month probationary period).
[14] Currently correction coefficients for the EUSPAduty locations are: 91,2% for CZ, 113,6% for FR, 113,2% for NL, 92,4% for ES. The coefficient is updated every year, with retroactive effect from 1 July.
[15] Pension (12.10%); health insurance (1.70%); accident cover (0.10%); unemployment insurance (0.51%).
[16] Currently: income tax: tax levied progressively at a rate of between 8% and 45% of the taxable portion of the salary; solidarity levy: 6%.
[17] Kindly note that the numbers in examples b) and c) are indicative and net monthly remuneration varies depending on the personal, life and social situation of the incumbent. The various components of the remuneration are updated every year, with retroactive effect from 1 July.

9. COMMITMENT

Commitment to Serving the Public Interest with Integrity

All jobholders will be asked to affirm their commitment to act independently and in the public interest. They will also be required to declare any potential conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality.

In carrying out their duties, jobholders are expected to act solely in the interests of the European Union, maintaining objectivity, impartiality, and loyalty. They must not seek or accept instructions from any external government, authority, organisation, or individual outside their institution.

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

The Agency is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. We believe that diversity enriches our work and strengthens our mission to serve the European Union effectively.

10. DATA PROTECTION

The personal data requested from applicants will be processed in line with Regulation (EU) N° 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, officers and agencies and on the free movement of such data (repealing Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 and Decision N° 1247/2002/EC) and the applicable privacy statement whichcan be accessed here.