Description
Type of contract: Contractual Agent (3b)
Grade: FG II
Unit/Team: HR.DS.4.001
Working place: Brussels
Publication: from 28/06/2023 to 12/07/2023 until 18.00 hours Brussels time
Reference number: 423378 (for application form)
We are
The Directorate-General for Human Resources and Security (DG HR) oversees recruitment policy, training and career management, social policies and working conditions for Commission staff. It is also responsible for keeping buildings and employees safe, making sure that work continues during crises and dealing with online security.
We are the “Information Security & Inspections” unit in the Security Directorate of the European Commission. We deal with information security policy, inspections, security clearances, screening of external contractors and classified information protection. We manage several sensitive and classified IT systems and a small data centre including a PKI and network infrastructure (40 000 users), virtualisation infrastructure and some servers. We handle the security authorisations for 10 000 colleagues and the security screenings for all external service providers. We are also in charge of the security inspections of Commission’s (and other EU bodies and agencies) facilities all around the world. We are an innovative team and are constantly updating and renewing our services with new technology. A key aspect of our unit is to promote an information security culture across the Commission and the other institutions, bodies and agencies.
We propose:
We are offering a challenging position in Brussels as an Administrative Agent for a motivated colleague to work on EUCI protection activities in the Information security and EUCI sector (DS.4.001). The main objective of the sector is to ensure that the Commission can produce, protect and exchange EU classified information effectively with its stakeholders.
Tasks would include:
- be a point of contact for internal and external interlocutors.
- management of the clearance database (creation of new records, updates on authorisations and briefings)
- initiating searches and lists for LSOs and other stakeholders.
- registration of incoming and outgoing correspondence in ARES
- ensuring that clearance sector archives are kept constantly in order and updated.
You will also advise and support Local Security Officers. The right candidate will enjoy an autonomous job with many internal and external contacts.
We look for:
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with good organisational (archiving, priority setting, planning) skills. The ability to work across organisational boundaries and good communication skills are required for the frequent contacts with Commission services and external counterparts.
In addition, he/she will demonstrate:
- ability to provide customer service;
- good organisational and planning skills;
- autonomy and pro-activity;
- ability to work under pressure when necessary;
- flexibility with regards to new requirements and procedures
Fluent written and spoken English and French is a plus and any other European languages would be considered an advantage.
The position requires a security clearance so you must be willing to go through the national security vetting procedure.
How to apply
By the closing date for application, the interested candidates should send their application to: HR-DS-VACANCIES
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (HR-DS-VACANCIES[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
The application is to include:
- Subject of the email: SURNAME – Job No. 423378
- your CV: Preferably in Europass format Home | Europass
- a motivation letter
- the application form duly completed.
Please send all the above-mentioned documents in 1 pdf document (max. 2 MB)
Please note also that due to the large volume of applications received, only pre-selected candidates will be notified.
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