EUCI Security Officer - based in Luxembourg

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment. We also offer relocation support.

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Chief Financial Controller Directorate (CFC), Corporate Real Estate Department (CRE), Corporate Security and Safety Division (CSS), Security & Safety HQ Unit (HQ) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, an EUCI Security Officer*.

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This is a full-time position at grade 5 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract.

Panel interviews are anticipated for May/ June.

Purpose

Provide general security/safety operational management with an additional dimension for the operational security management of EU Classified Information (EUCI), including management and control of an EUCI Registry and oversight of Security Clearances for EIBG personnel.

Operating Network

You will report to the Head Unit, Security and Safety HQ.

The post may require availability beyond the regular office hours at night, on weekends and/or bank holidays even over a longer period, in particular in the event of incidents or crises.

It may require carrying out on-call services on a regular basis.

There is a strong preference for a candidate possessing valid National Security Clearance.

Accountabilities

PERSONNEL SECURITY

• Implement all relevant security rules and procedures to ensure that EIBG operates a national Security Clearance process so that individuals have valid clearance to be authorised to handle EUCI.
• Implement processes, procedures and controls that ensure EIBG has strong administrative management of all EIBG Personnel Security Clearances (PSC), taking into account data protection needs, confidentiality and outcomes.
• Initiate requests and oversee the end-to-end process for PSC for all staff requiring access to EUCI, providing assistance and liaison with National Security Authorities (NSA) as required.
• Maintain records of all PSCs, monitor the validity and the timely renewals.
• Liaise with the Luxembourgish authorities for the request of security certificates for contractors/interims in accordance with the Luxembourgish legislation.
• Support requests for visits from stakeholders, provide EIB Personnel Security Clearance Certificates and liaise with NSAs for the request for PSC Information Sheet and Facility Security Clearance confirmations for staff and contractors.
• Liaise with all NSAs and collaborate with Security Officers of other EU Institutions.
  
  

REGISTRY CONTROL (EUCI management)

• Implement processes, procedures and controls that ensure EUCI is stored, managed and handles appropriately and within defined rules so that full compliance and confidentiality is maintained.
• Register, manage and store documents in the EUCI Registry classified as CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL or above on arrival/departure for both physical documents and on a classified information system (CIS) and ensure that they are stored securely inside the EUCI registry.
• Maintain records for all information classified as RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED (or its equivalent) that is exchanged with third countries and international organisations.
• Assign, package, distribute, dispose and archive classified documents according to Council Decision 2013/488 of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information and the EIB Security Policy.
• Assist EIBG staff in handling (creating, downgrading, declassifying, sending, or destroying) information classified CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL or higher.
• Handle cryptographic products, in collaboration with the Information Assurance Operational Authority, to ensure proper record and custody of cryptographic materials and controlled items.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance for access to the EUCI Registry ensuring that individuals are escorted and adequately supervised if visiting/working inside the Registry.
• Ensure that all EUCI that is CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL or higher, is handled compliantly, coordinating with EIBG staff so that all documents and receipts are handled in line with the relevant rules.
• Conduct regular inventories of classified documents, ensuring compliance, scrutiny and oversight are correctly implemented to maintain the classification of information and on documents which may be destroyed.
• Provide the necessary awareness training and Security briefings for handling EUCI.
  
  

General Security Officer duties

• Conduct general security and safety operational management duties as part of the Security and Safety HQ Unit, including management of incidents, documentation, liaison with security providers and undertaking security tasks.
• Develop, plan, and support corporate security services for the EIB Group focussing on the security of people, premises and assets.
• Attend and contribute to daily briefings as well as represent the Security & Safety HQ Unit in business meetings and interaction with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement solutions for daily and occasional security operations, ensuring that the related services are performed as a process that considers planning, preparation, execution and monitoring, and are delivered at the necessary level, in line with applicable laws.
• Plan, implement and monitor service contracts and related budget in own domain, including developing Terms of Reference for the procurement of services.
• Procure services and/or goods as required by the unit.
• Monitor, control and check costs against offers, invoices and available budget.
• Assist in all security and safety management needs.
  
  

You may take up other duties as requested in the interest of the service. Duties may evolve according to development of the EIB's structure and activities, and the decisions of EIB management.

Qualifications

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in a field related to security risk management or equivalent.
• Certifications in risk analysis, physical security would be considered as an advantage.
• There is a strong preference for a candidate possessing valid National Security Clearance.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in protection in the public (police and/or military) and/or private sector and/or international organizations.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in the daily management of classified information registries in an international (EU, NATO, or other international organisation) or national environment.
• Experience in conduction of risk assessments, development of protection alerts and situation reports related to corporate security would be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing corporate security management approaches combined with the ability to manage related incidents and crises.
• Experience in Personnel and Industrial Security.
• Knowledge of security measures and procedures for the physical protection of classified information.
• High level of stress tolerance in challenging situations.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (***) with a good command of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.
  
  

Competencies

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(***) Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, a good command of French is not a pre-requisite for hire. As both English and French are however official working languages of the EIB, proficiency in both languages is a pre-requisite for your future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible for a promotion (either via the annual appraisal cycle or via an internal selection process). Proficiency is understood to mean the attainment of level 5 of the Inter Institutional language courses, corresponding to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The Bank offers appropriate training support.

We hire and value talent with unique characteristics, creating a work environment where they can be themselves. We believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion makes us a performing and innovative organisation. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic health condition, please contact the EIB Recruitment team [email protected] who will manage your request appropriately.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Deadline for applications: 14th April 2026