Cybersecurity Software Engineer – Mission Control (Space)

S[&]T; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €4400-€6600 gross/month

Innovative technologies

Challenging projects in Defence &…

Job summary

S&T is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join the Defence & Security team in Delft. You will design and implement security for the satellite Mission Control System and contribute to a European space-based intelligence platform, covering identity management and encryption considerations.

You will work across the system lifecycle, collaborating with engineers, architects, and end-users to deliver secure, scalable ground-segment software capabilities and drive innovations in secure environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ professional experience in cyber security-related roles.
• Experience with Python, Keycloak, Git and modern software development practices, Kubernetes, Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to integrate security considerations throughout the system lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Security design and implementation
• Design and implement security for the Mission Control System
• Document in such a way that others can follow your instructions
• Produce specifications for components, tiers and interfaces, ready for detailed design.
• Support initiatives with technical plans that apply the agreed design principles.
• Configure, test and troubleshoot once the Mission Control System is live.
• Communicate risk to the people who have to decide, and be proactive in finding solutions.
• Work closely with software engineers, system architects, domain experts, and end-users.
• Translate operational requirements into scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute to system design decisions.
• Develop secure, reliable, and maintainable code.
• Contribute to software testing, validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support deployment, integration, and lifecycle management of software systems.
• Explore and implement new technologies, frameworks, and development approaches.
• Support the development of next-generation ground segment software capabilities.
• Contribute to proof-of-concepts, demonstrations, and customer-facing projects.

Skills

Cyber security

Python

Git

Kubernetes

Security design

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

Keycloak

Job description

S&T is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join the Defence & Security team in Delft. You will design and implement security for the satellite Mission Control System and contribute to a European space-based intelligence platform, covering identity management and encryption considerations.

You will work across the system lifecycle, collaborating with engineers, architects, and end-users to deliver secure, scalable ground-segment software capabilities and drive innovations in secure environments