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Website Language English Français Page Translation Not specified English Français Български Español Čeština Dansk Deutsch Eesti Ελληνικά Gaeilge Hrvatski Italiano Latviešu Lietuvių Magyar Malti Nederlands Polski Português Română Slovenčina Slovenščina Suomi Svenska Русский Українська SEARCH Search From To Breadcrumb EEAS EEAS Vacancy: IT Security Officer – HQ Contract Agent FGIV – EEAS Headquarters job no 407990 PRINT EEAS Vacancy: IT Security Officer – HQ Contract Agent FGIV – EEAS Headquarters job no 407990 24.09.2025 New opportunity Teaser Deadline for sending application: 12/10/2025 at 12.00 noon (CET). Text WE ARE The European External Action Service (EEAS) supports the High Representative in the exercise of her mandate to conduct and implement an effective and coherent Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), to represent the EU and to chair the Foreign Affairs Council. It also supports the High Representative in her capacity as Vice-President of the Commission with regard to her responsibilities within the Commission in the external relations field, including the coordination of other aspects of the EU’s external action. The EEAS works in close cooperation with the EU Member States, the General Secretariat of the Council, the services of the Commission and the Secretariat General of the European Parliament. The main mission of EEAS Digital Solutions division is to assist the European External Action Service and EU’s Delegation worldwide network in achieving its strategic objectives by supporting administrative and core business processes with modern Information and Communication Technology tools. The unit is composed of 55 officials and more than 150 experts and is organised in four sections: Management, IT Operations, Services and Security. WE PROPOSE The position of IT Security Officer – Restricted Communication (RESCOM) , Contract Agent Function Group IV (FGIV) as per article 3b of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (hereafter, the “CEOS”) [1] . PLACE and DATE OF EMPLOYMENT ‎EEAS Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium Post available: October 2025 LEGAL BASIS The vacancy is to be filled in accordance with the conditions stipulated under the CEOS, in particular Article 82 thereof. In case of recruitment, the successful candidate will be offered a contract agent position (Function group IV), on the basis of a contract with an initial duration of one year that may be successively renewed up to a maximum duration of six years [2] , subject to the maximum duration of engagement by the EEAS allowed under successive limited duration contracts of different types [3] . WE LOOK FOR We look for an IT Security Officer to serve as Service Owner for the EU Restricted Communication (RESCOM) system , overseeing its implementation and continuous improvement. The role involves managing project execution, coordinating with stakeholders, institutions, and external providers, and handling acquisition processes for system components. The main responsibilities of the role include: Act as a Service Owner for the EU Restricted Communication (RESCOM) system. Manage and control the execution of all related projects. Lead on the continuous improvement of the solution. Liaise with stakeholders and with external solution providers. Liaise with institutions (e.g. partners with whom the EEAS is planning to implement an interconnection). Manage the acquisition process for additional components. Prepare the documentation required for the security accreditation of the system and its interconnections. Be responsible for certain special operational activities related to the area of expertise. Apart from the main responsibilities, the successful candidate will also have an active role in various activities within the Division depending on the ongoing activities/ projects where contribution is required. Eligibility criteria [4] Further to the conditions set out in Article 82 of the CEOS, candidates must: have passed a valid EPSO CAST in a valid function group for this post, or be registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST for FG IV ( https://epso.europa.eu/en/job-opportunities/open-for-application ). In the latter case, while the registration will make the candidate eligible for the selection procedure, the recruitment of a candidate on this vacant post will be subject to his/her successfully passing the CAST exam; have completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma; have the capacity to work in the languages of the CFSP and external relations (English and French) necessary for the performance of their duties; be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen. Selection criteria Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001) are an asset. Proven experience in the management, design, and operation of systems handling classified information. Familiarity with the legal requirements and the processes of security accreditation of systems handling EU Classified Information (EUCI). Very good overall understanding of secure IT infrastructure design principles and risk management frameworks. Ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, institutions, and external providers. Ability to maintain diplomatic relations and to ensure representation and communication in a complex, multicultural environment. Strong drafting and analytical skills combined with sound judgement. 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. Service-oriented mindset, flexibility to perform diverse tasks, and strong teamwork skills. Flexible team player. Furthermore: Experience of working in a team in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment. Experience in working with or within other EU institutions. An existing or previous security clearance for SECRET UE/EU SECRET. will be considered as strong assets. CONDITIONS OF RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND SECURITY RISKS As a matter of policy, applications by individuals who have dual nationality of which one of a non-EU country, will be considered on a case-by-case basis taking account in particular of the functions attributed to the vacant post. The EEAS also examines if there could be a conflict of interest or security risks. In this context, candidates shall fill in with their application a declaration of potential conflict of interest (see attached). MEDICAL CLEARANCE The signature of the contract will be subject to prior favourable opinion of the Medical Service. PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCE (PSC) The requested level of security clearance for this post is: SECRET UE/EU SECRET. A description of the EU classified information levels is available under Article 2 of Annex A of the Decision ADMIN(2023) 18 on the security rules of the EEAS [5] . The selected candidate should hold, or be in the position to obtain, a valid Personnel Security Clearance (hereafter, the “PSC”) [6] issued by the competent authority of the Member State concerned. Candidates who do not already have a valid PSC will be required to go through the security clearance vetting procedure of their Member State to obtain this clearance in accordance with national laws and regulations and with the procedure laid down in the Decision ADMIN(2019)7 on Security Clearance Requirements and Procedures for the EEAS of 08 March 2019 and in Annex A I of the Decision ADMIN(2023) 18 on the security rules of the EEAS . Until the PSC is issued by the competent authority of the Member State concerned, the selected candidate will not be authorised to access EUCI at the level of CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL or above, or to participate in any meetings or workflow where EUCI is processed. Please note that the necessary procedure for obtaining a PSC can be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate. In case of failure to obtain or renew the required PSC, the AACC may take the appropriate measures in accordance with Article 3(3) of the Decision ADMIN(2019) 7 on Security Clearance Requirements and Procedures for the EEAS of 08 March 2019 . 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. Candidates with disabilities are invited to contact [email protected] 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 for a vacant post, the EEAS is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in accordance with Art 1(d)(4) of the Staff Regulations. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE [7] Please send your CV and cover letter (with your EPSO CAST number), in English or French, and the attached declaration of potential conflict of interest via email, with reference to the Vacancy Number in the Subject field, to: [email protected] Deadline for sending application: 12/10/2025 at 12.00 noon (CET) . Candidates shall draft their CV using the Europass CV, which can be found at the following internet address: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae . Late applications will not be accepted . The selection panel will make a pre-selection on the basis of the qualifications and professional experience described in the CV and motivational letter, and will produce a shortlist of eligible candidates who best meet the selection criteria for the post. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the outcome of the pre-selection phase. The candidates who have been preselected will be invited for an interview by a selection panel. The selection panel may decide, subsequent to the interview, to organise written tests, either for all pre-selected candidates or to the best ranked ones. The content of such written tests will be defined by the selection panel and may include, but not be limited to, multiple choice questions, open questions and/or topics for a short essay. Pre-selected candidates without a valid CAST shall be invited to sit the CAST exam before or after the interview stage (in accordance with the eligibility criteria set out above). The panel will then recommend a shortlist of candidates for a final decision by the Authority Authorised to Conclude Contracts of Employment (hereafter, the “AACC”). The AACC may decide to interview the candidates on the final shortlist before taking this decision. It is recalled that the selection procedure may be terminated at any stage in the interest of the service. In the interest of the service, after identifying the candidate that best fits the requirements of the post as set out in the vacancy notice, the AACC may also establish a reserve list of candidates. These candidates shall be informed that the reserve list shall remain valid for a period of one year from when it is established and that it may be used to fill the same post or an equivalent post in the EEAS with the same job profile. ——————————————— [1] Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union (SR) and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS). [2] Article 8 of the Commission Decision C(2017) 6760 of 16.10.2017 on the general provisions for implementing Article 79(2) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union, governing the conditions of employment of contract staff employed by the Commission under the terms of Articles 3a and 3b thereof. [3] Decision ADMIN(2023) 24 on the maximum duration of engagement by the European External Action Service of non-permanent staff under successive limited duration contracts of different types, and on the minimum lapse of time between successive contracts under Article 2(e) of the CEOS. [4] All the eligibility criteria must be met on the closing date for applications to this post. [5] OJ C 263, 26 July 2023, p.16. [6] The ‘Personnel Security Clearance’ is defined under point 2 of Annex A I of the Decision ADMIN(2023) 18 on the security rules of the EEAS as “a statement by a competent authority of a Member State which is made following completion of a security investigation conducted by the competent authorities of a Member State and which certifies that an individual may, provided his ‘need-to-know’ has been determined, be granted access to EUCI up to a specified level (CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL or above) until a specified date; the individual thus described is said to be ‘security cleared’.” [7] Your personal data will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, as implemented by ADMIN(2019)8 Decision of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The privacy statement is available on the Europa website: ( https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eeas-privacy-statement-data-protection-notice-purpose-processing-personal-data-related-public_en ) and on the EEAS Intranet:( https://intranet.eeas.europa.eu/page/eeas-work/data-protection/privacy-statements-dp-notices ). 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