Our team and mission

This position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) - Noordwijk, Netherlands

The mission of the ESA Directorate of Navigation is to lead and stimulate European industry in the design, development and procurement of the first ever European-owned Global Navigation Satellite Systems, delivering worldwide navigation services at unprecedented levels of performance. To successfully achieve this mission, the directorate benefits from ESA's organizational and technical excellence in combination with an unparalleled dedication and passion for space from its team members. Through cooperation with the European community in the satellite navigation domain and active contribution to international GNSS forums, the Directorate of Navigation is continuously looking ahead and paving the way for future generations of satellite navigation systems.

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: NAV-S Internship in Cybersecurity Audits and Framework Integration for Space Navigation Systems

In the Navigation Directorate's activities, the Cybersecurity Audits play a major role in the security assurance process, contributing to the cybersecurity risks management associated to the organization and infrastructure, in particular of the navigation systems (e.g. Galileo) the directorate delivers to its customers. The Cybersecurity Audits are part of the European Space Security Policy for the Navigation Programs.

You will be focused on a researching activity about the new Cybersecurity Frameworks, as the SLSA, in order to propose an integration solution with the current Cyber Internal Audit Framework used with the Industry.

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master’s level and you need to remain enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.

Basic knowledge or training on information security and auditing aspects will be considered as an asset.

Knowledge of software development is considered as an asset.