Head of EOP Security Office

ESA; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ESA is recruiting for the Earth Observation Programmes Directorate to lead the EOP Security Office at ESA facilities in Noordwijk, NL or Frascati, IT. The role supports ISO functions and reports to the Head of ESA Security Office, delivering assurance across the Directorate.

Candidate will manage security operations, oversee risk management, and align with the ESA Security Framework and EU requirements to protect ESA assets and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
• managing and coordinating the EOP Security Office;
• performing and overseeing security management and security risk management across the EOP Directorate in accordance with the ESA Security Framework and relevant EU requirements.

Job description

Job Requisition ID:20925

Date Posted:8 October 2026

Closing Date:29 October 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication Method:Internal & External

Type of Appointment (learn more):4 years, extendable to indefinite

Directorate:Earth Observation Programmes

Workplace:

Frascati, IT Noordwijk, NL

This post is classified at grade A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale, with upgrade to A5 upon confirmation of the EOGS Programme to ESA.

Location

ESRIN, Frascati, Italy or ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

Under the direct authority of the Director of Earth Observation Programmes, the EOP Security Office is responsible for providing the Directorate security functions. The EOP Security Office includes the ISO function of the EOP Directorate, responsible for providing assurance security functions at Directorate level, with a hierarchical reporting line to the Head of the ESA Security Office (ESO).

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• managing and coordinating the EOP Security Office;
• performing and overseeing security management and security risk management across the EOP Directorate in accordance with the ESA Security Framework and relevant EU…