Description
Vacancy notice COM/2023/2446
Job Nr 430860
Grade – AD5-AD8
Unit - DIGIT.CERT-EU Brussels
Publication: until 12/12/2023, 12.00 hours noon Brussels time
We are
DIGIT is the Directorate-General for Informatics whose aim is to deliver digital services to enable EU policies and to support the Commission’s internal administration. CERT-EU is part of DIGIT.
CERT-EU is the Computer Emergency Response Team for the Institutions, Bodies and Agencies of the European Union. CERT-EU helps them to protect themselves against intentional and malicious attacks that would hamper the integrity of their IT assets and harm the interests of the EU. The scope of its activities covers prevention, detection, response and recovery.
CERT-EU is a world-renowned cybersecurity entity, working tirelessly to protect the data and systems of our constituents. Established in 2011 to shore up the ICT security of all the European Union Institutions, Bodies and Agencies, we have been steadily expanding our IT security operations over the years and currently serve over 80 such entities spread across the Continent and beyond. From our base in Brussels, we work with a range of peers, partners and researchers from all over the world to ensure we maintain our technological edge and have access to the best-in-class expertise.
CERT-EU is a stimulating, friendly and multicultural workplace, where personal development, growth and initiative are encouraged. We are a very supportive and dynamic team with a deep sense of mission.
We propose
There is currently an open vacancy in DIGIT.CERT-EU. According to Article 29 of the Staff Regulations, the candidatures from officials of the Institutions and laureates of competitions have precedence over candidatures from other categories of persons. The post is therefore also published internally in the Commission and inter-institutionally, and it is brought to the attention of competition laureates via the appropriate channels. However, should no suitable candidate be found among the aforementioned categories, it would be possible to consider other candidates, for a temporary agent position.
CERT-EU is looking to hire a truly motivated Offensive Security Officer for its Offensive Security Team. This is a highly technical, challenging and empowering job which provides many opportunities for one’s competencies to shine in a very friendly, supportive, human and professional environment. The selected candidate will contribute to the delivery of services, such as vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, to CERT-EU constituents.
These activities include, but are not limited to, hands-on penetration testing of web applications, and proof reading of reports and technical documentation. A solid technical background in the field is also required to assess findings received from external entities. Moreover, the selected candidate will be involved in planning related to the allocation of internal and external resources. The job holder will also be able to express their creativity in projects aiming at delivering new service capabilities, from definition to implementation.
How to apply?
The interested candidates should send their CV + motivation letter respecting the deadline of the vacancy to the following email address:
CERT-EU-CONTACT
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (CERT-EU-CONTACT[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)