OT Security Engineer (Physical Security Systems)

Civitta; Strasbourg; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive gross hourly rate 35.74 €

Job summary

eu-LISA is seeking an OT Security Engineer to secure physical security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection) in Strasbourg. You will perform hands-on security assessments, harden networks, and coordinate with ICT and external service providers.

The role requires a university degree in information security or related field, 5+ years of experience, and English/French at least B2. A EU/Member State security clearance is required or recognised.

Qualifications

• University degree in information security or related field.
• Min 5 years in network/infrastructure security or security assessment.
• Hands-on experience in security assessments and hardening.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN/VLAN, OS security, patching, and PAM.

Responsibilities

• Carry out security assessments of servers, workstations, devices and admin interfaces.
• Identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations and attack vectors.
• Maintain vulnerability registers and track remediation to verify effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain security baselines and hardening standards.
• Produce technical reports and monitor advisories on security posture.

Skills

Network security

Security assessments

Privileged access management

TCP/IP & VLANs

English (B2)

French (B2)

Education

University degree in Information Security

Tools

CISSP

CISM

Security+

GIAC

CCNP Security

Job description

OT Security Engineer (Physical Security Systems)

Does contributing to the smooth operations of a leading EU Agency appeal to you? Then this could be your next opportunity!

About the Agency

Our client, eu-LISA, is the European Union Agency responsible for operating large-scale IT systems that help keep Europe safe and support cooperation in areas like security, migration, and justice. Civitta, in cooperation with Talenta, provides temporary agency workers to eu-LISA.

We are looking for

OT Security Engineer (Physical Security Systems) supporting the Protective Security Sector within the Security Unit. The position is based in Strasbourg, France.

About the Job

In this role, you will protect the network and infrastructure behind the Agency’s physical security systems, such as access control, CCTV, intrusion detection and security management platforms. You will be a hands‑on technical practitioner who assesses, hardens and improves this environment, working closely with the Physical Security Systems Administrators, ICT colleagues and external service providers.

You will

• Carry out regular security assessments of servers, workstations, network devices and administration interfaces supporting physical security systems
• Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, excessive privileges and possible attack vectors
• Maintain vulnerability registers, track remediation and verify that corrective actions are effective
• Implement corrective measures directly or coordinate them with technical stakeholders, and elevate unresolved risks
• Develop and maintain security baselines and hardening standards, and check compliance with them
• Support secure authentication, privileged access management and secure administration practices
• Assess LAN, VLAN and network segmentation, and the security impact of integrations and third‑party connections
• Recommend and implement improvements to network segregation, access restrictions and resilience
• Contribute security expertise to infrastructure upgrades and the deployment of new security capabilities
• Produce technical reports and regular reporting on the security posture of the physical security infrastructure
• Monitor security advisories and threat developments, and contribute to the continuous improvement of security standards

Requirements

• A university degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Systems or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in network security, infrastructure security, cybersecurity or technical security assessment
• Proven hands‑on experience in performing security assessments, analysing network and system configurations and hardening systems yourself (the role is not limited to governance, policy or audit coordination)
• Sound knowledge of TCP/IP, switching, LAN/VLAN architectures, network segmentation, OS security, patch management and privileged access management
• A valid Personnel Security Clearance at EU CONFIDENTIAL level or higher, or an equivalent national clearance recognised by an EU Member State
• Good command of written and spoken English and French (minimum B2 in both)
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, GIAC or CCNP Security, and experience with access control, CCTV or intrusion detection systems, are a strong advantage

WE OFFER an opportunity to work in a prestigious EU Agency within a multicultural environment, with a gross hourly rate of EUR 35.74.

Become part of a multicultural work environment

by 4 November 2026.