Security Training Engineer

Are you looking for a new opportunity to contribute to a safer digital future? To help us enhance cyber resilience and strengthen digital trust through cutting-edge services and advanced technologies? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are looking for a Security Training Engineer to work at the European Space Agency’s premises in Redu, Belgium. You will have the opportunity to work in a challenging environment with state-of-the-art technologies within the cybersecurity and space domains.

If you have a passion or interest in cybersecurity and teaching and would like to join a team of seasoned experts with diverse backgrounds, then you are in the right place. At Nexova you will have the opportunity to work and learn in an exciting environment and participate in unique cybersecurity projects for the European Space Agency, NATO and the European Commission.

Tasks and Activities

The scope of work will include:

For Training Development and Delivery:

• Design and deliver comprehensive cybersecurity training programs for the ESA Security Cyber Centre of Excellence (SCCoE).
• Create and maintain instructor-led training materials including syllabi, course notes, and practical exercises.
• Develop and implement practical cybersecurity scenarios using modern cyber range infrastructure.
• Deliver instructor-led and hands-on training sessions and provide technical support during cyber exercises.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations on cybersecurity topics for various stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance training effectiveness based on participant feedback and emerging threats.

For Technical Operations:

• Manage and maintain SCCoE’s training delivery platforms including the learning management system and CTF platform.
• Provide technical guidance and support to clients during mission-specific testing.
• Contribute to research and development of cybersecurity solutions specific to space systems, including ground, space, and data segments.
• Conduct cyber-risk assessments and security operations management for complex space systems.

For Strategic Development:

• Identify opportunities for improving and expanding the SCCoE project.
• Research and integrate emerging cybersecurity threats and defense strategies into training materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align training content with organizational security objectives.
• Contribute to the advancement of security simulation and testing methodologies.

Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• University Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional cybersecurity certifications.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience in at least one of the following domains: Penetration testing, Forensics investigation, and/or Malware analysis.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience in a variety of IT and cybersecurity technologies, including networking, and products on various operating systems.
• Hands-on experience configuring and operating cyber range environments.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (bash, python, etc.).
• Experience working with virtualized environments such as VMWare.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Experience in space industry cybersecurity, or willingness to learn.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solution-oriented mindset, with a customer-focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Experience with Ansible.
• Coding experience in one of the compiled languages (java, C, etc.).
• Training in teaching (train the trainer) or/and teaching experience/credentials.
• Familiarity with ADDIE model and Bloom's taxonomy or relevant.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within a major institution.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; personalized training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.

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