Space Cybersecurity Architect: LEO & Satellite Security

Eutelsat Communications SA; Issy-les-Moulineaux; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat Communications SA in Toulouse, France is seeking a Space Cybersecurity Architect for the IRIS² programme. You will design, implement, and maintain a secure system and network architecture for LEO spacecraft, ensuring compliance with ISO, NIST, ECSS, and CCSDS standards.

You will collaborate with engineering teams and external partners to manage risk and protect sensitive data. The role requires regular EU travel, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a comprehensive cyber security architecture framework.
• Review and contribute to security documentation (plans, requirements, design, validation and reports).
• Collaborate with system engineering to align security with end-to-end architecture.
• Implement security requirements for systems, networks and applications, focusing on spacecraft security.
• Contribute to risk and vulnerability assessments and evidence management.
• Ensure compliance through verification and traceability.
• Collaborate with partners, vendors, and auditors on security requirements.
• Work with IT, software, and network teams to ensure effective security measures.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity trends and threats.
• Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies.
• Provide guidance on secure system design and development.
• Educate teams on emerging threats and best practices.

Skills

Cyber security architecture

Security frameworks

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Networking security

Virtualization

Software security

Cryptography

RF security

Job description

Eutelsat Communications SA in Toulouse, France is seeking a Space Cybersecurity Architect for the IRIS² programme. You will design, implement, and maintain a secure system and network architecture for LEO spacecraft, ensuring compliance with ISO, NIST, ECSS, and CCSDS standards.

You will collaborate with engineering teams and external partners to manage risk and protect sensitive data. The role requires regular EU travel, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and fluency in English.