[5562] Cyber Governance Specialist

Deadline: 31 October

Location: Luxembourg (onsite)

Duration: 5 months, with possibility of extension up to 3 years

Eligibility: Only EU27 nationals will be considered

Application Format: CV in Europass Word format only

Role Overview:

The European Commission (Euratom) is seeking a Cyber Governance Specialist to join its team in Luxembourg. This role focuses on the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with the Commission’s strategic objectives and compliance obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement cybersecurity governance frameworks and risk mitigation measures to safeguard digital systems, services, and assets.
• Prepare and maintain risk assessment methodologies and threat landscape analyses, ensuring continuous improvement and resilience.
• Ensure policy alignment with European Commission cybersecurity strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain audit trails, compliance documentation, and governance processes.
• Coordinate and review risk management strategies and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Report on risk and compliance status to governance bodies, regulatory authorities, and cybersecurity leadership (LISO/SSO).
• Mentor and coach members of the E2 team, fostering capability development.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity leadership, IT operations teams, auditors, and governance stakeholders.
  
  
  

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.

Experience:

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance frameworks, risk management methodologies, and compliance standards.
• Proven experience in threat landscape assessment, risk mitigation, and policy implementation.
• Skilled in developing and presenting business and technical reports on cybersecurity governance and risk.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high-quality standards in governance, auditing, and regulatory reporting.
• Adaptability to rapidly evolving technologies and regulatory environments.
  
  
  

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex cybersecurity scenarios.
• Capability to produce clear and structured governance documents, risk assessments, and compliance reports.
• Proficiency in participating in governance meetings, audits, and regulatory coordination activities.
  
  
  

Certifications: Relevant certifications in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks are highly desirable.

Languages:

• English (B2/C1 level) required
• French (B2/C1 level) considered an advantage
  
  
  

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