GSMC Local Security Office Team Leader

1. EUSPA AND THE HIRING DEPARTMENT

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe, secure, and innovative satellite navigation and communication services for Europe. We advance the commercialisation of Galileo, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), and Copernicus data and services, while engaging in secure SATCOM (GOVSATCOM & IRIS²), and operating the Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Front-Desk. Our work strengthens European autonomy in space technologies, fosters innovation, and supports critical sectors such as transport, agriculture, and economic development across the EU. For more information on the EUSPA and the EU Space Programme, click here.

At EUSPA, we aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential. We believe that diversity drives excellence, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission.

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are lesser represented in the Agency workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no advantage will be given and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.

A core task for EUSPA is security of the EU Space Programme. The Security Authority (SAU) Department proactively contributes to the fulfilment of the missions of the Agency by providing the security expertise to (1) ensure that the components of the Space Programme are defined, implemented and exploited securely, (2) achieve successful security accreditation of the components of the Programme, (3) ensure a wide, secure and sustainable use of the services provided by the different components, (4) ensure the protection of classified information.

In particular, the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre (GSMC) Local Security Office (LSO) implements and monitors the correct implementation of the applicable security rules, as laid down by the Agency security rules equivalent to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444. In coordination with the Central Security Office (CSO) and the Security Offices of the other Agency sites, the GSMC LSO supports the functions of the Security Authority of the Agency ensuring the on-site implementation of the security rules, managing the GSMC EU Classified Information (EUCI) Registries and Communications Security (COMSEC) accounts, supporting the performance of the GSMC operations and in maintaining the accreditation of the Agency’s infrastructure and IT assets deployed at the GSMC sites.

The place of employment for this position is Saint-Germain-en-Laye, one of the more affluent suburbs of Paris.

2. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a team leader with strong organisational skills for the Local Security Office at the GSMC in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. In collaboration with the Security team, and in coordination with the GSMC sites management, the job holder will ensure the overall site access control and protection of European Union Classified Information (EUCI) in line with European and national legislations (France and Spain). In such matters, the job will be based on both transversal responsibility across all GSMC teams and sites, as well as in coordination with the Central Security Office at the Agency’s headquarters in Prague. The job holder will be assigned to the GSMC with a functional link with the Central Security Office of the Agency.

The job holder will have the following main tasks and responsibilities:

Local security:

• Manage a team of security professionals in local physical security and guarding, local and informatics security, registry control and communications security (COMSEC);
• Prepare, ensure and maintain the necessary local security measures, needed to protect EUCI and assets present on site, in compliance with EU, Agency, and national regulations, policies and best practices at the Agency’s sites;
• Manage security incidents (and relevant registers), related to breaches of security and compromise of EUCI, including cooperation with EU security entities as necessary and performance of security audits and follow-up;
• Act as Communications Security Officer (COMSO) and manage communications security (COMSEC) activities delegated by the EUSPA Crypto Approval Authority (CAA);
• Contribute to the establishment, maintenance and follow-up of security procedures jointly with relevant security authorities regarding the use and access policies of any security related systems (e.g. access control systems, CCTV monitoring systems, badges);
• Organise and participate in the on-call security stand-by roster;
• Ensure security-related training, certification, support and control of all people at the GSMC sites;
• Contribute to the compliance of the Agency with national and organisational health and safety rules;
• Monitor and manage contracts and procurements and related specifications and budgets in the security domain.

Corporate security:

• Ensure close links with the Central Security Office in Prague (HQ) and participate, on request, in corporate security tasks, supporting the Agency’s unified security approach.

The job holder will also contribute to other tasks of the SAU Department and liaise with other departments, notably in the area of Administration, to ensure the execution of related corporate tasks, such as planning, reporting, administration, financial & budget management and risk management.

3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:

1. Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies5 attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more

   OR

   A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and at least one year of appropriate professional experience when the normal period of university education is three years

2. In addition to the above, appropriate professional experience6 of at least six years after obtaining the required diploma

3. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland7

4. Be entitled to their full rights as a citizen

5. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service

6. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved8

7. Have a thorough knowledge (minimum C1 level) of one of the languages of the European Union9 and a satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2 level) of another language of the European Union9

8. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post10

Temporary agents (2f) from EUSPA and other EU agencies are also invited to apply in accordance with the following EUSPA rules:

https://www.euspa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-04/conditions_of_employment_of_temporary_staff_ta.pdf. The grade bracket applicable for internal and inter-agency mobility is AD7 – AD8.

[5] Only study titles that have been awarded in EU Member States or that are subject to the equivalence certificates issued by the authorities in the said Member States shall be taken into consideration. Qualifications/diplomas awarded in the United Kingdom until 31/12/2020 are accepted without further recognition. For diplomas awarded in the United Kingdom after this date (from 01/01/2021), a NARIC recognition is required: https://www.enic-naric.net/.

[6] Only appropriate professional experience acquired after achieving the minimum qualification stated in point.1 shall be considered. Where additional periods of training and study are accompanied by periods of professional activity, only the latter shall be considered as professional experience. Compulsory military service or equivalent civilian service accomplished after achieving the minimum qualification stated in point.1 shall be taken into consideration. Internships will be taken into consideration, if they are paid. Professional activities pursued part-time shall be calculated pro rata, on the basis of the percentage of full-time hours worked. A given period may be counted only once.

[7] The successful candidate shall be able and willing to apply for a personnel security clearance, issued by an EU Member State, at the level defined above immediately after the contract signature or at a later stage if required for the offered post.

[8] Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a Police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record.

[9] The following languages shall be considered : Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish. The level shall be determined according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

[10] Before a successful candidate can be appointed, they will be medically examined by a selected medical service so that the Agency will be satisfied that they fulfill the requirement of Article 28(e) of the Staff Regulation of Officials of the European Union.

4. SELECTION CRITERIA

All eligible applications that meet the criteria outlined above will be fairly and objectively assessed against the selection criteria based solely on the information candidates provide in their applications. The Selection Board responsible for this selection will determine the criteria to be assessed in the various phases of the selection procedure (assessment of the application forms, interview and written test) prior to being granted access to the names of the applicants.

The selection is based on a comparative assessment of eligible candidates against all the selection criteria. Even candidates who do not excel in every single criterion may still be successful in the overall assessment and are therefore encouraged to apply.

When completing the online application, please clearly highlight your relevant skills and experience that demonstrate how your profile aligns with the requirements below.

Professional experience and expertise

1. Experience in implementing security practices and procedures that deal with the protection of people, assets and information, security investigation, audits or inspections;
2. Experience in managing a team;
3. Experience in working for or with authorities in matters of security, e.g. ministries of interior or defence, within national or European Union agencies or multi-national organisations;
4. Experience in handling European Union Classified Information (EUCI) at SECRET UE/EU SECRET level (or equivalent);
5. Experience in procurement and contract management;
6. Excellent command of both written and spoken English;
7. Very good command of both written and spoken French;

Required competencies

1. Motivation for the post;
2. Effective communication;
3. Collaborative leadership;
4. Prioritising and organising;
5. Flexibility and adaptability.

We warmly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply. Your unique perspective and talents are valued and essential to our success.

5. SELECTION PROCEDURE