Policy Officer

European Union - EU

Consultant Closes 01 Sep 2026 7 days left

Overview

Policy Officer role in Cybersecurity within the Directorate-General for Communications, Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) focusing on legislative and non-legislative instruments, including emerging technologies and international aspects.


Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the work on the implementation of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), including implementing or delegated acts, standardisation, guidelines, industry guidance and engagement with stakeholders.
  • Work on considerations for future initiatives in the area of product security, including impact of emerging technologies.
  • Contribute to the evolving work on the cybersecurity dimension of Artificial Intelligence, in particular in the context of the EU Cybersecurity and AI action.
  • Engage with other Commission services, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), Member States, as well as with industry and other stakeholders, including international partners.
Required Experience
  • A proven track-record of at least three years, experience on digital-related policies, including cybersecurity dimension, from a technical perspective;
  • A very good understanding of technical aspects of cybersecurity and digital policies, in particular in the area of Artificial Intelligence ;
  • A good understanding of standardisation processes, preferably in the area of cybersecurity and emerging technologies ;
  • Experience with EU level decision-making and legislative or non-legislative procedures, EU institutions or on files with a European dimension, is an asset.
Qualifications

• Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma.

Other Details
Languages Required
• Have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the EU • AND have a 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
other languages are considered an asset
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.
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