Galileo PRS Security Architect & Lead

European Space Agency - ESA; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ESA's Galileo PRS and System Security Engineering Unit seeks a Galileo System Security Coordinator to lead end-to-end security design for Galileo PRS infrastructure. The role focuses on defining security architectures, maintaining traceability from mission requirements to system implementation, and coordinating security accreditation activities.

The successful candidate will drive security engineering across multiple teams, manage deviations and changes, and interact with ESA, EU bodies and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in system engineering or related field with several years of professional experience.
• Experience defining, developing and verifying security architectures for large, complex systems.
• Knowledge of security engineering principles and space navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end design of Galileo PRS and security functions, ensuring traceability from MRD to system implementation.
• Lead security architecture evolution to align with programme objectives and accreditation needs.
• Oversee assessments for deviations, waivers and engineering changes impacting security and procurement.
• Maintain compliance matrices and SoC documents across all system builds and configurations.
• Coordinate with Accreditation Team and stakeholders to support security clearance and service readiness.

Skills

Security architecture

System security engineering

Security in phase A/B/E

Model-based systems engineering

Requirements management tools

Education

Master’s degree in system engineering

Tools

Security evaluation standards (Common Criteria)

Job description

ESA's Galileo PRS and System Security Engineering Unit seeks a Galileo System Security Coordinator to lead end-to-end security design for Galileo PRS infrastructure. The role focuses on defining security architectures, maintaining traceability from mission requirements to system implementation, and coordinating security accreditation activities.

The successful candidate will drive security engineering across multiple teams, manage deviations and changes, and interact with ESA, EU bodies and