Personnel Security Officer

Civitta; Strasbourg; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

eu-LISA is seeking a Personnel Security Officer in Strasbourg, France, to lead personnel and industrial security, ensuring staff and contractors meet required standards. You will coordinate with National Security Authorities and internal stakeholders, guiding security clearance processes and risk assessments.

The role requires a university degree in security-related fields, at least 5 years of experience, and fluency in English and French (B2+).

Qualifications

• University degree in Security Studies or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in personnel or industrial security.
• Experience managing security clearance processes with National Security Authorities.
• Knowledge of vetting processes, industrial security, security risk assessment and handling classified information.
• Holder of valid Personnel Security Clearance at EU SECRET level or equivalent.
• Proficiency in English and French (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel security clearance processes for staff and contractors.
• Liaise with National Security Authorities for clearance actions (initiation, renewal, transfer, suspension, withdrawal).
• Review security cases and support vetting activities.
• Advise management on personnel security requirements and obligations.
• Manage industrial security for contractors and suppliers with 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.
• Analyze security-related information and produce risk analyses, briefing notes and reports for management.
• Contribute to security investigations, incident reviews and insider threat monitoring.
• Participate in inspections and audits and support 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 security meetings

Skills

Personnel security experience

Vetting processes

Security risk assessment

English and French (B2)

Leadership experience

Education

University degree in Security Studies

Job description

Does contributing to the security 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

What is required of your profile:

• 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.

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