ICT Security Expert
European Commission · Brussels, Belgium
This post in plain words
You will help apply cybersecurity and compliance rules in the Data and Artificial Intelligence Operations sector of DIGIT Unit B.1 in Brussels. The job focuses on putting security measures into practice and working with many teams and stakeholders.
Can you apply?
This page does not state nationality or age limits. The eligibility rules are in a PDF linked at the end of the page.
As a general rule, posts in the EU institutions and agencies are open only to citizens of EU Member States. Exceptions →
- Languages
- Communicate orally and in writing in English
- Education
- Computer science background, ideally with IT security specialisation
- Experience
- Solid experience in IT services development and operations, ideally in IT security for data and AI
- Contract
- Contract agent, function group IV (grade 3b), duration not stated
What they ask for:
- Solid experience in IT services development and operations.
- Computer science background, ideally with IT security specialisation.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
- Proven experience leading and motivating teams of experts.
- Good negotiation, communication and people management skills.
What you would do
- Carry out cybersecurity risk assessments of IT systems with stakeholders.
- Choose security measures to reduce identified risks.
- Coordinate the cybersecurity plan after each risk assessment.
- Help investigate and respond to IT security incidents.
- Make sure IT systems follow EC standards and best practices.
- Check and report IT system security controls to management.
How to apply
Send your CV and completed application form as one single PDF by email, before the deadline. Use the contact and reference given in the vacancy notice.
Good to know:
- The post is based in Brussels.
- Eligibility, recruitment steps and working conditions are in a PDF at the end of the source page.
- Send all documents in one single PDF: CV first, then application form.
- The contact text gives a different selection reference from the vacancy reference, so check it before applying.
How this kind of post works
The easiest way into the EU institutions for many people: register any time, get shortlisted, pass the reasoning tests and the interview.
We wrote this summary automatically from the official notice, published by EU Careers (eu-careers.europa.eu). Only the official notice counts: read it before you apply.
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