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Job Introduction
We have an exciting (and challenging) opening for a SUP - Ground Operations Data Systems Multi-Mission Engineer in Darmstadt.
The position is offered as a fixed-term contract until 31/12/2022.
Dynamic, Energetic, Entrepreneurial, Highly Motivated, Resilient … If this describes you then we would love to hear from you :) Come and join talented diverse Serco team at the European Organisation for the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) based in Darmstadt, Germany.
European Space Operations Centre (ESOC), Darmstadt, Germany, tracks and controls European spacecraft, and develops and manages ground systems. As Europe’s centre of excellence for satellite operations, ESOC is home to the engineering teams that control spacecraft in orbit and build the systems on the ground that support missions in space.
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Discover the offer below and click on ‘Apply’ if you know that your skillset and talents are a suitable match for this opportunity.
- Serco – The employer of choice for a career within the Space Sector.
Serco are a trusted provider of services to National Space Agencies and the European Space Agency (ESA), we have over 40 years’ experience supporting the space sector and providing services for all stages of our customer’s space missions.
- Join our community of space specialists across Europe
We are proud to support the European institutional Space landscape: Serco boasts an extensive network of Space professionals located at our offices in Darmstadt, Noordwijk, Frascati, Paris and Madrid, all within close proximity of our two largest space sector customers, European Space Agency/European Space Operations Centre (ESA/ESOC) and European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT).
- Supporting Women in Aerospace
Diversity and Inclusion is extremely important to us. Supporting women's opportunities, development and visibility in the space sector is key and that is why we are proud members and supporters of Women in Aerospace Europe, a dynamic and global network supporting women's careers in Aerospace.
Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E) – Supporting women in STEM (wia-europe.org)
Main Responsibilities
As SUP - Ground Operations Data Systems Multi-Mission Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following:
- Definition of the system security threat and risk analysis (SRA) methodology
- Definition of the specification structure and profiles associated with the EGOS-MG System-specific Security Requirement Statement (SSRS);
- Execution of the SRA, including conduct of stakeholder workshops and production of the security risk analysis deliverables.
- The SRA task shall include:
- Production of a high level SRA at mission ground segment system level, re-using where possible already executed mission analyses;
- Production of the detailed SRA for the EGOS-MG system.
- This approach shall ensure adequate and representative context establishment i.e. that the mitigation and controls derived from the EGOS-MG analysis are complete, adequate and proportional to the concerns and risk tolerance of the mission customers, accounting where possible for different security profiles depending on the mission;
- Derivation of applicable security controls for the EGOS-MG system to achieve an adequate security assurance level (up to Protection Level 2 (PL2)) and mapping compliance with the ESA Security Directives, in order to enable support to missions at PL1 and PL2;
- Production of the Statement of Compliance to the ESA Security Directives and associated requirements;
- Production of the EGOS-MG SSRS;
- Definition of the (residual) risk register approach for the EGOS-MG Project;
- Preliminary definition of the Security Operating Procedures (SECOPS) for the EGOS-MG Project.
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:
- University degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics.
- Skills to apply own knowledge to develop solutions to technical (mathematical and dynamical) problems in cooperation with customers and other expert
- Knowledge of security threats and risks associated with space mission ground segment systems;
- Applied experience in security threat and risk analysis applied to complex software-intensive systems and deep knowledge of associated methodologies and standards;
- Knowledge and practical application of security standards and publications (e.g. ISO27K, NIST, MITRE, OWASP, ..);
- Knowledge of modern software system security threats, risks and associated mitigating controls. NOTE: Preferably with experience in application to space mission ground segment systems;
- Knowledge of modern software system security engineering practices (e.g. DevSecOps, CI/CD, cloud native application security, container security, Infrastructure as Code, zero trust architectures ..);
- Applied experience in the definition of security controls, procedures and requirement specifications for complex software-intensive systems.
- Fluency in English, both in speech and writing.
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About the Company
Why should you join Serco ?
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.
What we offer
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.
We are a team of 60,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
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