Security Officer - Building & System Security Accreditation (IRIS2)

Eutelsat Communications SA; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat Communications SA in Toulouse seeks a dedicated Security Officer for Building & System Security Accreditation to secure IRIS2 infrastructure and its deployment.

You will drive accreditation plans, manage governance, and act as the main liaison with authorities across France, ensuring resilience and security of ground control operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 10 years of industry-related experience in a large heterogeneous environment.
• Security accreditation processes: understanding building/facility and systems accreditation to national authorities, specifically in France.
• Security risk management and governance: knowledge of security controls and technologies in critical infrastructures.
• Audit and compliance methodologies: ISO 27001, ISO 27005, EBIOS RM, IGI 1300, II 901, EU-Restricted, NIST.
• IT security threats, vulnerabilities, controls and mitigations in complex environments.
• Desirable: EU security clearance eligibility and relevant certifications (27005, EBIOS RM, 27001).
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Governance & Accreditation: Lead accreditation activities for facilities and systems.
• Maintain security policies, plans, procedures and accreditation documentation.
• Act as primary point of contact with accreditation and security authorities.
• Security Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and security requirements for accreditation.
• Risk Management: Coordinate with Security teams to identify threats and contribute to the Security Risk Assessment and SLSP.
• Operational Security & Continuous Improvement: Oversee security activities across networks and physical/IT security; drive improvements including audits.
• Full integration in the Security team to cover all security aspects at system level.

Skills

Security governance

Risk analysis

Auditing

Stakeholder management

IT security

Physical security

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Computer Science

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Security Officer - Building & System Security Accreditation (IRIS2)

Country/Region: FR

Connect with Eutelsat

Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a leader in satellite communications, we provide global connectivity solutions - connecting businesses, communities, and governments around the world. We can connect you at on land, at sea and in the air. We also deliver broadcast television channels and packages, transmitting vital news reports around the world.

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• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
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In a dynamic industry where passion drives our teams to make a difference to become the most trusted partner for global satellite connectivity, you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

Why Eutelsat?

• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: With colleagues from over 75 countries, we embrace our global DNA and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are proud that one-third of our executive team and 60% of our board are represented by women.
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• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules and hybrid work options to help you balance your personal and professional life. At Eutelsat, we are committed to supporting your well‑being and ensuring you have the flexibility you need to succeed both at work and at home.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Security Officer (SECOFF) – Building & System Security Accreditation to join the S&O department for the IRIS2 programme. You will ensure the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and resilience of all operational environments at of the IRIS2 Ground Control Centre (GCC) in Toulouse, including the infrastructures and systems. In the initial engineering phase, you will drive the preparation of the plans to secure the deployment of the infrastructures and systems and their accreditation. As the operational phase starts, you will transition to active operational management ensuring the integrity, confidentiality and resilience of infrastructures and systems enabling the secure operation of the ground segment, satellite constellation and the services to be delivered to customers.

Who You Are:

• Experienced in interfacing with security authorities, auditors, regulators and programme stakeholders.
• Cybersecurity governance professional with strong experience in security accreditation, risk management, regulatory compliance and security assurance within critical or regulated environments.
• Proficiency in risk analysis and the EBIOS RM method.
• An autonomous and innovative problem solver capable of translating complex security rationales to non-technical audiences.
• Adept at managing interdisciplinary teams and business requirements while driving continuous security improvements.
• Comfortable steering both physical and logical (IT) security domains in a dynamic space/satellite environment.

Which Team You’ll join:

• You will be part of the Security Office (SECOFF) of the Service & Operations group operating at the Ground Control Centre in Toulouse.
• You will be functionally integrated to the Eutelsat Security team in charge Security aspects at IRIS2 program level.

What You’ll Do:

• Governance & Accreditation: Lead accreditation activities for facilities and systems.
• Maintain security policies, plans, procedures and accreditation documentation.
• Act as primary point of contact with accreditation and security authorities.
• Security Compliance: Take responsibility for the Security Compliance with regulatory, contractual, security requirements for Accreditation.
• Risk Management: Coordinate with Security teams (Programme and Operations) to identify security threats, and vulnerabilities, and contributing to the Security Risk Assessment (SRA) and Site Local Security Plan (SLSP).
• Operational Security & Continuous Improvement: Oversee operational security activities across networks, physical security, and identity/access management domains. Drive continuous security improvement through incident, problem, and change management, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and audits.
• Full integration in the Security team: Position requires full integration in the Security team to profit/nurture on all Security aspects (system level)

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 10 years of industry-related experience in a large heterogeneous environment.
• Security accreditation processes: Good understanding in building/facility and systems Accreditation to national authorities, specifically in France.
• Security risk management and Security governance: Good understanding of security controls and technologies used to protect critical infrastructures and information systems.
• Audit and compliance methodologies: good knowledge of ISO 27001, ISO 27005, EBIOS RM, IGI 1300, II 901, EU-Restricted regulation, NIST, EU Space Security requirements
• Network and system security knowledge: good knowledge of IT security threats, vulnerabilities, security technologies, controls and best practices. Knowledge of attacker techniques and how to mitigate them in complex environments.
• [Desirable] Experience in the security design and/or security deployment of complex systems or governmental systems, preferably pertinent to space programmes at national or EU level
• [Desirable] Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), Strong Authentication Systems, Public Key Infrastructure (including HSM), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• [Desirable] Possession of relevant security certifications (e.g. 27005, EBIOS RM, 27001)
• [Desirable] Knowledge of the satellite industry.
• EU clearance eligibility: Candidate must be an EU-27 citizen and eligible for an EU security clearance
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Where You’ll Work:

• Base Location: Toulouse at the IRIS2 Control Centre.
• Travel & Relocation: Flexibility for travel to support security integration and operations at other GCC and ground station sites across the EU.