Security Engineer

Security Engineer

Duration: 12 months initially (Extensions likely)

Location: Onsite 3 days per week in Betzdorf, Luxembourg

About Ovyo:

Ovyo is an professional services company specializing in the satellite, telecommunications, media, and broadcasting sectors. One of our long-standing clients is a leading Tier 1 satellite communications company. They are working to provide better connectivity and communication services across the EU, including for governments, businesses, and citizens. Their goal is to deliver high-speed internet, especially in areas with little or no coverage.

About the role:

Our client is looking for an experienced Security Engineer to define and implement security requirements, architectures, and risk mitigation strategies for the IRIS2 system, ensuring compliance and secure operations.

Responsibilities:

• Review functional and contractual documentation, ensuring cybersecurity and information protection compliance.
• Analyze, design, and optimize security architecture, including encryption, 5G security, and key management.
• Develop and update Security Management Plans, Risk Analysis, SecOps, and Accreditation strategies.
• Oversee security requirements for operational sites, ensuring secure system implementation.
• Contribute to contract reviews, negotiations, and compliance with institutional milestones (ESA, EC).
• Conduct system architecture reviews and threat/vulnerability assessments for the IRIS² system.
• Identify and assess security solutions, including crypto, VPN, and COTS products.
• Define security perimeters, review 5G security features, and contribute to security integration and validation plans.

Requirements:

• Mandatory EU citizenship with the ability to obtain/hold a “SECRET” security clearance per EU/ESA/NATO regulations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Physics, or Mechanics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or secure encryption, ideally within satellite communications.
• Proven experience working with EU, ESA, or national governmental institutions on security risk management, threats, incidents, and malware analysis.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies, including encryption, authentication/authorization, Key Management Facility, SIEM, and SOAR.
• Security engineering experience in satellite control, IT & data centers, 5G systems, OSS/BSS, user terminals, and terrestrial networks.
• Familiarity with ISO 27000 Security Standards; ECSS knowledge is a plus.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work at least 66% on-site in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.

To apply for the role or for more information get in touch with the team at Ovyo at [email protected]