IT Security Officer

Overview

The role of IT Security Officer – Vulnerability Assessment and Automation Specialist is to provide cybersecurity services to European Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies, focusing on hardening and scaling continuous surface monitoring services and contributing to vulnerability assessment and management workflows.

Tasks Summary

• Vulnerability assessment and management
• Develop automation and integration for vulnerability scanning and discovery
• Data analysis and reporting
• Participate in general tasks executed by the Offensive Security team
• Be involved in projects aiming at delivering related services
• Participate in the definition, implementation and delivery of projects

Experience Requirements

• At least three years of relevant experience
• Experience in service delivery
• Experience in external attack surface monitoring
• Experience in collecting and analysing high volumes of data and with related tools (e.g., Splunk)
• Familiarity with well-known security hardening standards (e.g., CIS Benchmarks)
• Excellent knowledge of the main GNU/Linux operating system distributions
• Very good command of computer networking concepts
• Hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment and management
• Hands-on experience in developing automation and integration solutions
• Excellent programming skills in Python, Go or similar languages
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to process large amount of information quickly
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers in an international and multidisciplinary work environment
• A focus on constant learning and improvement of technical and personal skills
• The ability to adjust to a wide range of IT technologies and become proficient in new ones swiftly

Qualification Requirements

• University-issued diploma or equivalent
• Completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma

Other Details

Languages Required: • Thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the EU • Satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU, to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: The duration of the first contract will be 1 year. Subject to the interest of the service, the contract may be renewed one or more times up to a maximum duration of 6 years.

Work Modality: possibility of teleworking

Remuneration: The pay of staff members consists of a basic salary supplemented with specific allowances, including, where applicable, expatriation and family allowances.