Personnel Security Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Multicultural EU environment

Job summary

eu-LISA is seeking a Personnel Security Officer to support the Protective Security Sector in Strasbourg, France. You will manage personnel and industrial security for staff, contractors and suppliers with access to classified information.

The role requires a security-aware professional with 5+ years of relevant experience, EU SECRET clearance, and fluency in English and French. The position offers a dynamic EU-institutional environment and structured security governance.

Qualifications

• University degree in Security Studies or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in personnel/industrial/protective/security roles.
• Valid EU SECRET-level clearance or equivalent.
• Fluent in English and French (minimum B2 in both).
• Leadership/senior experience in government security is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel security clearance processes for staff, secondees and contractors.
• Liaise with National Security Authorities on clearance actions (initiation, renewal, transfer, suspension, withdrawal).
• Review security cases and support vetting activities.
• Advise management and staff on personnel security requirements and obligations.
• Manage industrial security for contractors and suppliers with access to classified information.
• Support security provisions in procurement procedures and contracts; verify compliance.
• Conduct contractor security reviews and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Analyze security information and produce risk analyses, briefs and reports for management.
• Contribute to security investigations, incident reviews and insider threat monitoring.
• Participate in inspections/audits and help develop security policies/procedures.
• Maintain personnel and industrial security records per classification rules.
• Contribute to awareness activities and represent the Agency in security meetings.

Skills

Security vetting

Clearance management

Risk analysis

Policy awareness

English & French (B2)

Education

Security-related degree

Tools

National Security Authorities coordination

Job description

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

Personnel Security Officer supporting the Protective Security Sector within the Security Unit. The position is based in Strasbourg, France.

About the Job

In this role, you will be a focal point for personnel security and industrial security, making sure that staff and contractors with access to the Agency’s assets, facilities and classified information meet the required security standards. You will work closely with National Security Authorities, Designated Security Authorities, contractors and internal stakeholders.

You will

• Manage personnel security clearance processes for staff, seconded personnel and contractors
• Liaise with National Security Authorities on the initiation, renewal, transfer, suspension or withdrawal of clearances
• Review personnel security cases and support vetting activities
• Advise management and staff on personnel security requirements and obligations
• Manage industrial security matters for contractors and suppliers requiring access to classified information, facilities or systems
• Support security provisions in procurement procedures and contracts, and verify contractor compliance
• Conduct or contribute to contractor security reviews and inspections, and follow up on corrective actions
• Analyse security-related information and produce risk analyses, briefing notes and reports for management
• Contribute to security investigations, incident reviews and the monitoring of insider threat risks
• Participate in inspections and audits, and support the development of security policies and procedures
• Maintain personnel and industrial security records in line with classification requirements
• Contribute to awareness activities and represent the Agency in relevant security meetings

Requirements

• A university degree in Security Studies, Criminology, Law, Public Administration, International Relations, Intelligence Studies, Political Science or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in personnel security, industrial security, protective security, government security or security assurance
• Proven experience in managing security clearance processes and working with National Security Authorities
• Sound knowledge of vetting processes, industrial security, security risk assessment and the handling of classified information
• A valid Personnel Security Clearance at EU SECRET level, or an equivalent clearance recognised by an EU Member State
• Good command of written and spoken English and French (minimum B2 in both)
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive or classified information
• Experience in a leadership or senior role within a government security office, National Security Authority, defence security department or personnel vetting organisation is 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.

4 November 2026.