Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Akkodis; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the Netherlands is seeking a Cyber Security Systems Engineer to support security frameworks and assessments at the European Space Agency. The ideal candidate will have a Master or PhD in Engineering and experience with security risk assessments and vulnerability management. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a prestigious organization that significantly influences the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in security risk treatment measures design and definition.
• Familiarity with intrusion detection systems, firewalls, anti-virus software.
• Experience dealing with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support the definition and evolution of security frameworks.
• Participate in program reviews assessing security design and implementation.
• Organize vulnerability assessment campaigns and analyze findings.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Knowledge of security standards

Information Security Management Systems

IT systems security

Education

Master or PhD in Engineering (computer science/cyber security, telecom, aerospace)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Cyber Security Systems Engineer - Earth Observation (E3) to join our Akkodis Aerospace team, working onsite at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Support to the definition/evolution of the security frameworks for all Earth Observation (EO) programs.
• Participate in program reviews of projects, assessing the security design, implementation, qualification and validation, to ensure development is in line with relevant program cyber security requirements.
• Review and contribute to system security architecture and system security requirements.
• Analyse and assess security related Requests for Deviations / Requests for Waivers and recommend proposed way forward.
• Support the execution of security risk assessment, security requirements (SSRS) definition and preparation of security treatment plan.
• Organise vulnerability assessment and penetration testing campaigns, assess the findings, propose mitigations, and analyze collected evidence of fixed and mitigated vulnerabilities.
• Support the development and maintenance of various technical documents (security requirements, security management plans, etc.).
• Follow System Integration, Testing, Verification and Validation, assess compliance to the security requirements and propose treatment plans.
• Foster new security application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures in the field of cyber security.
• Provide technical expertise regarding design, implementation and operations of security services and architectures support to technical management of selected contracts in the security domain (e.g. the new Coordination Service - Security management for Copernicus Space Component).
• Support to the PSSO (Project / System Security Officer) in security incident handling coordination and security deviation management.
• Support PSSO in managing DPNR and compliance with ESA PDP and EU GDPR.
• Continuously follow technological trends and evolutions at the scientific fields relevant for this position.

About Akkodis / ESA

Akkodis has proudly supported the Aerospace & Defence industry in the Netherlands for decades. Our partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) has been one of the many success stories allowing our people to expand their career horizons. Akkodis experts are contributing to some of the most important technical advances in Aerospace and Defence which impact the way we live our lives today, through specialised engineering expertise and other required skillsets. This could be your future. Become part of our successful team!

About ESA-ESTEC

The European Space Agency (ESA) has sites in several European countries. The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) has grown into ESA's largest establishment and the technical and organizational hub of Europe\'s space sector. Missions designed and tested at ESTEC are circling Earth, have landed on planetary bodies and have probed far into the Solar System. The infrastructure and equipment assembled here, together with the expert knowhow of its 2800 personnel, make ESTEC a unique resource for Europe. The work done here by teams skilled in every aspect of engineering for space has enabled the creation of novel communication, navigation and information services, creating new jobs and growth while improving the lives of European and world citizens.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Master or PhD degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably in computer science / cyber security, or telecom, or aerospace or navigation).
• Experience in Security risk assessment, vulnerability management and penetration testing (capable of ensuring alignment with best practices, defining rules of engagement, understanding reports).
• Extensive knowledge of Security policies, best practices, standards, and procedures (NIST, ISO, FIPS, Common Criteria, MITRE, etc.).
• Experience in security risk treatment measures definition and design of security architectures encompassing intrusion detection systems, firewalls, anti-virus software, log management, authentication systems, content filtering, SIEM, SOAR, etc.
• Experience dealing with sensitive information and material involving National state or EU interests.
• Knowledge of Information Security Management Systems.
• Experience in IT systems and security matters, demonstrated through external certifications (such as CISSP, GIAC, etc.).
• Candidates must be eligible for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration.

Please send your CV to [e-mail] before 20/10/2025