Cyber Security Specialist

Job Description:

Are you ready to secure the final frontier?

As space assets become increasingly vital to global security, the need for specialized protection has never been greater. We are looking for a dedicated security professional to take end-to-end security responsibility for our Spanish Space Domain.

The Role: 

Protect the Spanish Space Business: Space Security Specialist Wanted

We are looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to take full, end-to-end responsibility for our Space Domain. This is a unique opportunity to manage the entire security lifecycle: from the first blueprint to the active defense of our assets. As the guardian of our space Customer , your work will bridge the gap between high-level architecture and hands-on operational excellence.

Your Mission:

• You will Architect: You will design secure systems and perform compliance checks and risk assessments to ensure our space-based assets are built to last.

• You will Strengthen: 

• You will liaise and consult with our internal customers according to cyber security standards and support them in achieving their goals, including mission-critical projects reaching as far as Mars. 

• You will define the standard for our systems by creating hardening guidelines and taking ownership of product security.

• You will Defend: You will lead our operational defense by managing security technologies (e.g. EDR), driving proactive vulnerability management, and ensuring our network remains secure through efficient, streamlined security request management (firewall and access control ticketing).

What you bring:

• A deep toolkit of cyber security skills, from architectural design to operational defense.

• Experience with vulnerability management and endpoint protection 

• The ability to turn complex security requirements into clear, practical hardening guidelines.

• Broad IT technology knowledge to develop security architectures and to be able to find security weaknesses 

• A proactive mindset: You don't just find problems; you design the solutions.

• CISSP or similar certification is an advantage.

• Basic knowledge of conducting audits is an advantage 

• Excellent communication skills to act as a security partner to our engineering teams

• Openness and willingness to face new technological developments 

Join us:

A well-motivated team of security and technology enthusiasts in an international environment. We don't just react to threats; we stay steps ahead through a dedicated "defense in depth" philosophy. Thus, you are key in helping us stay steps ahead of the bad guys in the most challenging domain on Earth and beyond.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE? 

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days and additional days-off along the year (+35 days off in total).

• Attractive salary and compensation package.

• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance

• Collective transport service in some sites.

• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility  initiatives.

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

• Special rates in products & benefits.

 

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?

Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Last but not least, the company has been awarded with the “Top Employers Spain 2023” certification and "Top Employers Europe 2023" by Top Employers Institute. 

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Cyber Security

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.