Director, EOP Security Office

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Frascati; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency seeks an experienced EOP Security Manager to lead the EOP Security Office located at ESRIN in Frascati, Italy, or ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands. You will oversee security governance, risk management, and the implementation of security directives across the EOP Directorate.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of professional experience, with strong leadership and communications skills and eligibility for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant domain is required.
• 5 years of relevant professional experience required; or Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Eligibility for personal security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the EOP Security Office.
• Manage security risk across the EOP Directorate.
• Ensure security directives align with ESA standards.
• Coordinate security engineering and ISO functions.
• Oversee audits, inspections and incident handling.
• Represent ESA in security governance with external interfaces.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Security governance

Security risk mgmt

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years

Job description

European Space Agency seeks an experienced EOP Security Manager to lead the EOP Security Office located at ESRIN in Frascati, Italy, or ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands. You will oversee security governance, risk management, and the implementation of security directives across the EOP Directorate.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of professional experience, with strong leadership and communications skills and eligibility for security clearance.