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EEAS Call for Expression of Interest. IT security Assistant - RESCOM Operation. RM.BS.3 – Digital Solutions

02.06.2022 Expired

EEAS Call for Expression of Interest for the recruitment of one Temporary Agent under Article 2(b) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants (CEOS)

WE ARE

The European External Action Service (EEAS), which supports the work of the High Representative in defining and implementing an effective and coherent foreign policy of the European Union. The EEAS supports his tasks of conducting the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy and chairing the Foreign Affairs Council. It also supports the High Representative in his capacity of Vice President of the Commission. The EEAS works in close cooperation with Member States, the Council and relevant services of the European Commission.

The Digital Solutions Division comprises several sections dealing with budget and administration, ICT infrastructure support and Information Systems (IS) development.

Apart from different activities the Infrastructure and Support Sector is in charge of the ICT security as well. A dedicated IT Security Team exists with various responsibilities in the IT Security domain such as:

  • Providing and managing the Security Operation Centre
  • Security incident handling
  • Dealing with endpoint security, network security
  • Defining security requirements and reviewing the implementation details of IT Projects
  • User awareness, policy development
  • Designing, implementing and managing the EU Restricted communication system of the EEAS.

WE PROPOSE

We offer a job as “IT Security Assistant – RESCOM Operations” in the IT Security Team.

As an “IT Security Assistant – RESCOM Operations”, you will be asked to (not exhaustive list):

  • As a main responsibility, deal with sensitive operational activities of the RESCOM classified system, manage secure components, carry on administrative activities
  • Draft operational procedures, work instructions
  • Support the IT Operation and Helpdesk in the context of RESCOM related incidents/problems as a level 3 support

Apart from the principle activities:

Manage the execution of the project belonging to the IT Security Team

Act as a Service Owner for some specific IT Security services

Deal with the continuous improvement of security solutions.

Liaise with stakeholders

Liaise with external solution providers

Manage the acquisition process of IT Security related services/tools

Provide internal security consultancy in other projects managed by the Division

Do IT Security assessments, analysis, audits

Do market studies, implement Proof of Concepts to find new IT Security solutions for the EEAS.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a dynamic and service-oriented colleague with a solid technical computer science background. In addition to demonstrating very good analytical and organisational skills, the successful candidate will be pro-active and be able to follow the procedures on an autonomous basis.

The ability to build and maintain good human relations within the teams and with our internal customers is essential.

The selected candidate should demonstrate significant relevant experience.

LEGAL BASIS

The vacancy is to be filled in accordance with the conditions stipulated under the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS)1, in accordance with EEAS Decision ADMIN(2015) 20 on the engagement and use of temporary agents

The successful candidate will be offered a contract as Temporary Agent under Article 2(b) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants (CEOS) at the grade of AST4

ELEGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates must meet ALL of the following general and specific conditions on the closing date for online applications:

  • Be a national of one of the EU Member States and enjoy full rights as a citizen;
  • Meet any obligations imposed on him or her by the laws concerning military service;
  • Provide the appropriate character references as to his suitability for the performance of his duties;
  • Have the capacity to work in languages of the CFSP (English and French, in writing and orally). Both languages are required in the performance of the duties. The command of one language must be at minimum C1 level (Language 1 — thorough knowledge) and the command of the other one must be at minimum B2 level (Language 2 — satisfactory knowledge).
  • Secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, followed by at least 7 years’ professional experience directly related to the nature of the duties; OR Relevant professional training followed by at least 7 years’ professional experience directly related to the nature of the duties.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates should:

  • have experience related to the operational aspects of systems handling EUCI
  • have experience in drafting SecOps and working instructions, user documentations
  • have a good overall understanding of secure IT infrastructure design principles
  • have an acceptable level of understanding of IT Security standards, rules, procedures related to systems handling EUCI
  • be able to work independently
  • have ability to maintain diplomatic relations and to ensure representation and communication in a complex, multicultural environment;
  • have capacity to create constructive working relations in the field of external relations with national authorities, international organisations and EU Member States;
  • have strong drafting and analytical skills combined with sound judgement;
  • have knowledge of external relations, internal policies and functioning of the Union;
  • have excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain a network of contacts both within and outside the EEAS;
  • have the ability to communicate clearly on complex issues and the capacity to perform with accuracy and in a flexible manner a diversity of tasks in a complex institutional environment;
  • have strong service attitude;
  • be fluent in English, French is an asset
  • be a flexible team player.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE2:

The selection procedure will take place in three different and successive steps:

1. Expression of Interest

Expressions of interest should be sent by e-mail to the following functional mailbox

RM-BS-3@eeas.europa.eu

For the purposes of the e-mail application, this post will appear under the subject of the email:

"Application EoI-HQ (AST)-TA2b-AST4- IT security Assistant-RESCOM Operation – 152685”

Such an expression of interest must be accompanied by:

Applications may be submitted during the period from 02/06/2022 to 23/06/2022 at 12:00 midday (Brussels time).

For correspondence concerning the selection procedure, please use the following email address (the e-mailmust have in the subject the following title: "EoI-HQ (AST)-TA2b-AST4- IT security Assistant-RESCOM Operation – 152685”

RM-BS-3@eeas.europa.eu

2. Pre-selection

The selection panel will make a pre-selection on the basis of the qualifications and the professional experience described in the CV and motivation letter.

3. Selection

The candidates who have passed the pre-selection step will be invited for an interview so that the selection panel can evaluate these candidates objectively and without prejudice on the basis of their qualifications, professional experience and linguistic skills. Additional specific written or oral tests might be organised by the panel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

The EEAS is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EEAS is committed to promoting gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and from the broadest possible geographical basis amongst the EU Member States. We aim at a service, which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.

If pre-selected, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact us in order to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure the possibility to pass the selection procedure in equality of opportunities with other candidates.

If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS is committed to appropriate measures in order to accommodate his or her special needs to the working place or working conditions in accordance with Art 1d(4) of the Staff Regulations.

APPOINTMENT:

The selected candidate will be recruited as temporary agents under Article 2(b) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants (CEOS), in accordance with EEAS Decision ADMIN(2015) 20 on the engagement and use of temporary agents.

The selected candidate will be required to undergo a medical fitness examination in accordance with Article 13 of the CEOS.

Candidates shall have a valid Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) allowing them to access information classified at the level “SECRET UE/EU SECRET” or will be required to undergo the corresponding security vetting in accordance with the EEAS security rules3. In case the successful candidate does not obtain his or her PSC, his or her engagement will be terminated.

In case of positive results on the medical fitness examination and after assessment of the PSC conditions, the candidate will be offered a contract as Temporary Agent, Grade AST-44 for a duration 4 years renewable only once for another 2 years.

All member of the temporary staff shall serve initially a nine-month probationary period in accordance with Article 14 CEOS.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Brussels, Belgium

POST AVAILABLE: immediately

CONTACT

Zsolt Kun-Szabo (+32 2 5484 3527)

Email: Zsolt.Kun-Szabo@eeas.europa.eu

The closing date for submissions is 23/06/2022 at 12:00 hours (Brussels time).

1. Staff Regulations of Officials (SR) and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS). For reference, see

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1570023902133&uri=CELEX:01962R0031-20190101

2. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) 2018/1725. The privacy statement is available on EEAS webpage: http://eeas.europa.eu/data_protection/rights/index_en.htm

3. In accordance with the Decision of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 19 September 2017 on the security rules for the European External Action Service, ADMIN(2017) 10, OJ C 126, 10.4.2018, p. 1, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2018.126.01.0001.01.ENG&toc=OJ:C:2018:126:TOC

4. The basic salaries offered by the EU institutions are set out in Article 66 of the Staff Regulations. The current level, can be accessed via the link: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:C:2020:428:FULL&from=EN