IRIS2 Security Accreditation Manager

Eutelsat Communications SA; Paris; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat Communications SA in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris region, seeks an Accreditation Manager for the IRIS² programme. You will oversee the security accreditation process, ensure risk remains acceptable, and define security solutions early in project studies.

You will guide teams across the end-to-end system architecture to protect sensitive information and assets. You will collaborate with cybersecurity architects, system engineers, vendors, and auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
• Experience as accreditation manager or similar role, preferably in space sector or telecom networks.
• Proficiency in risk analysis and the EBIOS RM method.
• In-depth knowledge of cyber security principles, best practices, and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
• Strong understanding of network, application and cloud security concepts.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g. NIS2, CRA).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication and coordination across suppliers and international teams.
• Fluent English; French and other European languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the EU.
• EU nationals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the accreditation program within Eutelsat’s perimeter.
• Manage the certification plan and keep product certification status up to date.
• Contribute to risk assessments using EBIOS RM to identify security weaknesses.
• Verify implementation of security requirements for systems, networks, and applications.
• Follow roadmaps to reach IRIS2 security targets from risk analysis to accreditation.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity architects and system engineers to assess end-to-end security.
• Work with external partners, security integrators, vendors, and auditors on security requirements.
• Stay updated on cyber security trends, technologies and threats.

Skills

Risk analysis

EBIOS RM

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

Network security

Application security

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Fluent English

French beneficial

EU travel

Education

BSc in CS/InfoSec

Master’s preferred

Job description

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IRIS² Security Accreditation Manager

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Job Overview

We are looking for an Accreditation Manager for the IRIS² programme. You will play a critical role in the activities of analysis, assessment, review of the implementation of secure systems, infrastructure and applications to protect our organization's and our customers’ sensitive information and assets. You will be responsible for the security accreditation process, ensuring that the level of risk remains permanently acceptable. You will be involved in the definition of security solutions since the early study phase for projects of key importance. Your expertise will contribute to the overall protection of our LEO systems against cyber threats and based on information security risk management, and provide guidance to all our teams on security-related matters.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise the program accreditation process in the perimeter of Eutelsat, to ensure the efficiency of the accreditation strategy
• Manage the certification plan and keep the product certification status up to date
• Contribute on the overall risk assessments, using EBIOS RM methodology and vulnerability assessment process to identify potential security weaknesses
• Verify the implementation of security requirements and standards for systems, networks, and applications
• Follow the roadmaps to reach the IRIS2 security target, from risk analysis and accreditation point of view
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity architects and the system engineering teams to analyse the level of security of the end-to-end system architecture
• Collaborate with external partners, security systems integrators, vendors, and auditors to address security-related requirements
• Follow up on security audits and the associated action plans
• Stay up to date with the latest cyber security trends, technologies, and threats
• Evaluate and recommend security solutions, tools, and technologies to enhance our security capabilities
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on secure system design and development

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's or master’s degree (preferable) in computer science, Information Security, or a related field
• Proven experience as an accreditation manager or a similar role, preferably in the frame of the space sector or in telecommunication networks
• Proficiency in risk analysis and the EBIOS RM method
• In-depth knowledge of cyber security principles, best practices, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
• Strong understanding of network security, application security, and cloud security concepts
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g. NIS2, CRA)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with experience working across suppliers, subcontractors and international engineering teams
• Fluent English; French and other European languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel regularly across the EU to attend meetings and workshops
• The Position is open to European Union nationals

Where You’ll Work

You will be based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris (France), in a highly technical environment dedicated to IRIS² security and engineering, working closely with the engineering department, the security team and the subcontractors.

Home office may be considered after initial training and subject to operational constraints. Regular on-site presence and travel within the EU are expected.

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