The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe, secure, and innovative satellite navigation and communication services for Europe. We advance the commercialization 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 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 underrepresented in the Agency workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, 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.

The Secured Communications Programme Management Department ensures the exploitation of the EU Space Programme components and the provision of users’ services as defined in the contribution agreement.

The EU GOVSATCOM programme aims to optimise the use of existing satellite communication capacity for governmental users, based on pooling and sharing of available national and private EU satellite communication resources through the GOVSATCOM Hub. The GOVSATCOM Hub will also manage the services to the governmental users of the new Union Secure Connectivity Programme, which aims at deploying an EU satellite constellation: ‘IRIS²’ (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite).

The position requires permanent relocation to the Agency’s headquarters in the heart of Europe – Prague.

We are looking for a Cyber Security Manager for the GOVSATCOM and IRIS² Programmes who will be responsible for the implementation of the cyber security requirements and follow-up on the relevant contracts, in close coordination with the other Agency’s departments and various external stakeholders and industrial partners.

The main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Define and implement the cyber security requirements implementation plan considering the experience, know-how and synergies from/with other EU space programmes;
• Establish/maintain a Statement of Compliance to the applicable cyber requirements, identify potential deviations and ensure they are timely managed;
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the implemented cyber security measures, the associated security risk mitigations and treatment plans;
• Participate in and prepare materials for relevant reviews;
• Ensure reporting including at least progress status, activity planning, detected disagreements and effectiveness of the security measures;
• Coordinate with the Security Operations and Monitoring Department the cyber vulnerability management for the system in operations;
• Participate to the planning and monitoring of the Agency associated activities and industrial contractors;
• Actively contribute to the Agency’s transversal functional cyber coordination meetings, including support to the Agency cyber security framework development and implementation;
• Contribute to the definition, planning and monitoring of cyber auditing and pen-testing activities and following-up on their results;
• Chair the GOVSATCOM and IRIS² Cyber Security Panel (CSP) and act as a Member of the Cyber review board (established to provide recommendations on decision making for cyber security);
• Provide technical expertise to related procurements, contracts, and grants;
• Coordinate with the Security Authority of the Agency and with the Cyber Security Managers of other Space Programme Components to perform common activities in the context of the EUSPA Cybersecurity Framework;
• Liaise with other departments, in the area of Administration and Operations, to ensure the execution of related corporate tasks, such as planning, reporting, administration, financial & budget management, risk management.

Regular colocations and missions to the other Agency’s sites, contractor’s premises and occasional travels to the European Commission and ESA are foreseen for this post.

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

1. 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 nine years after obtaining the required diploma
3. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway
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 involved⁷
7. Have a thorough knowledge (minimum C1 level) of one of the languages of the European Union⁸ and a satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2 level) of another language of the European Union⁸
9. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post⁹

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 AD8 – AD9.

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

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

[9] 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 fulfil the requirement of Article 28(e) of the Staff Regulation of Officials of the European Union.

All eligible applications that meet the criteria outlined above will be fairly and objectively assessed 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.

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

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

Professional experience and expertise

1. Experience in cyber security activities within a system in operation and/or under development;
2. Experience in exploitation management;
3. Experience in working within complex organisations;
4. Experience in financial, procurement and contract management;
5. Excellent command of both written and spoken English;

Required competencies

6. Motivation for the post;
7. Effective communication;
8. Customer focus and service orientation;
9. Result orientation, prioritising and organising;
10. Leading and inspiring others.

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.

The current vacancy aims to fill 1 (one) post and establish a reserve list. The established reserve list may be used for another current or future site of the Agency.

A detailed description of the selection process is available here.

The interview and written test are currently scheduled for October/November 2025; however the date may be adjusted based on the availability of the Selection Board members.

To ensure a fair and transparent process for all candidates, direct or indirect contact with Selection Board members is not permitted. Any breach of this rule will result in disqualification from the selection procedure. Any questions regarding the selection procedure should be addressed only to: [email protected].

In addition, candidates having any personal relationship within the EUSPA shall declare such situation to [email protected].

To apply for this position, candidates need to create an account and register through the EUSPA e-recruitment tool.

Please note that only applications submitted via the e-recruitment tool will be accepted. Applications sent by email or post cannot be considered.

To ensure fairness, submitting multiple applications for the same position using different accounts will result in exclusion from the selection procedure.

Important: The information you provide in your online application is the sole basis for assessing your eligibility and matching your profile to the selection criteria. We encourage you to carefully review the requirements and provide detailed, clear information — especially regarding your education and professional experience. Include exact dates, descriptions of your responsibilities, and duties performed to help us understand your qualifications and experience fully. It is your responsibility to complete the application accurately and thoroughly, avoiding any unclear information or typographical errors.

To facilitate the selection process, please complete all sections of the application in English.

Applications must be received by the closing date specified in the vacancy notice to be considered. We recommend submitting your application well before the deadline to avoid any technical issues, as the Agency cannot be held responsible for last-minute problems with the e-recruitment tool, especially during periods of high traffic.

If you require technical support, please send your request to [email protected] at least two working days before the application deadline. Requests received later may not be addressed in time.

For detailed instructions on completing your application, please consult the e-recruitment guideline.

If you have any questions about the selection procedure, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We are here to support you throughout the process.