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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Security Operations and Monitoring Department (SOM) will undertake security operations and monitoring activities at both the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre (GSMC) sites and at the Galileo Reference Center (GRC); and will ensure the operational readiness of the corresponding operational teams and infrastructure, with the support of teams from other departments deployed in sites, to ensure the daily effective implementation of the Security Operations and Monitoring function.

The GSMC (Galileo Security Monitoring Centre) is an integral part of the Galileo infrastructure responsible for monitoring and responding to security threats and alerts, and the overall operational status of system components. For Public Regulated Services (PRS), the Centre is the Access management interface with governmental entities. The GSMC also supports the European External Action Service (EEAS) on the security of systems and services deployed, operated, and used under the Union Space Programme which may affect the security of the Union under the Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/698 of 30 April 2021.

The GSMC sites are located in the European Union:

• GSMC Master site – Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France;
• GSMC Backup site – San Martín de la Vega, Community of Madrid, Spain;

The place of employment for this position is Saint-Germain-en-Laye, one of the more affluent suburbs of Paris. With its historic museum and impressive castle, the city is less than 32 kms from romantic Paris and even less from the football stadium Parc des Princes, the home of Paris Saint-Germain club.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Operator at the GSMC will be a member of the team ensuring the 24/7 shifts responsible for:

• The Galileo system and security status monitoring by acting against security threats and alerts;
• The provision of PRS access service to the Competent PRS Authorities in Member States;
• The implementation of Council decision (CFSP) 2021/698 of 30 April 2021 on the security of systems and services deployed, operated and used under the Union Space Programme which may affect the security of the Union.

The Operator at the GSMC will have the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• Supervise the security and system status of the Galileo system, handle Incidents and security alerts raised by the GSMC security tools, operate the GSMC Ticketing System to log and trace the full incident handling process, in line with the operational procedures;
• Ensure the timely execution of PRS procedures (distribution, requests and orders), supervise the Galileo system PRS Signal in Space health status and ensure duly authorised access, provide advice to Member States on the operation of the PRS, including providing advice on how to achieve their goals;
• When needed, contribute to provision of advice on the continuity of services, including on actions required to maintain the service, to the EU decision-making bodies, support Galileo Crisis Management and implement the instructions issued by the relevant authorities;
• Investigate any degradation of the PRS and SECMON service and process Galileo system anomalies;
• Ensure that the GSMC Service Desk functions are delivered;
• Support at basic level the Galileo Security Facility (GSF) system;
• Support the improvement of the Security Monitoring, PRS access and Council Decision 496 operational procedures development;
• Support the validation of the new releases of operational equipment;
• Participate and contribute to the review and update of the incident handling process, the lessons learnt process, and the GSMC risk and vulnerability management.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The selection procedure is open to applicants who satisfy the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:

1. Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma
2. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway
3. Be entitled to his or her full rights as citizen
4. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service
5. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved
6. Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Unionand a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of his/her duties
7. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

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