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GSMC Service Engineer
2019-02-11 18:30:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 019 You will have the opportunity to contribute to Galileo System and Service deployment by directly supporting the engineering processes related to the management of the GSMC documentation. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Installation of three DOORS licenses at GSMCF and related configuration Import on DOORS system of GSMC documentation as provided by GSA. Flowdown of the Galileo SvRD and PRS SDD to the GSMC SvRD, in coordination with the existing GSOp SvRD Updating and maintaining in GSMC DOORS database of the requirements documentation including the interfaces to external entities and creating the links to the relevant System, Service and Operations requirements. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree or equivalent qualification in either physics, mathematics, electric or electronic engineering, aerospace engineering or telecommunications engineering, geodesy Experience with GSMC documentation and service documentation Knowledge of the Galileo System architecture, performance, signal and in general of GNSS GPS, Glonass, EGNOS Former professional involvement in major Space Projects andor GNSS related services Knowledge of the design and requirements definition process for space systems Management of external and internal System interfaces Valid Security clearance by their national security administration where relevant. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 14022019. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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GSMC Operations Manager TA AD8
2018-06-13 13:27:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The European GNSS Agency GSA is responsible for the operations and service provision for the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems GNSS EGNOS and Galileo. Galileo Security Monitoring Centre GSMC The GSMC is an operational centre of the GSA. It contributes to the fulfilment of the GSA mission by ensuring that sensitive information relating to the use of PRS is suitably managed and protected and not exposed to Galileo Control Centres. The GSMC will also allow the GSA to continuously monitor the securityrelated status and performance of the elements of EGNOS and Galileo and of the operation of the PRS. Tasks And Responsibilities The GSMC Operations Manager will lead and manage the operational team and will be responsible for the delivery of GSMC services through the execution of the following tasks for which he will ensure proper coordination internally with the other teams and with GSA headquarters as required Galileo security and system status monitoring Galileo Security Status Monitoring and Evaluation Galileo Signal in Space Monitoring Check the content compliance of the PRS security messages Monitoring the Galileo Commercial Service user data PRS access management and control including PRS security monitoring and works on shift ensuring continuous operations 247 Anonymity of Point of Contacts Information User Receiver Management Operational Key Distribution PRS Order Management Network Delivery of PRS Security Message European GNSS crisis and security event response Breach of PRS Access Rules Point of Contact and European External Access Service Reporting Provision of Security Advice Reporting of Service Disruption Request Intervention from Member States The provision of European GNSS security expertise and analyses Technical and operational expertise on European GNSS Galileo security Support the Competent PRS Authorities and corresponding Point of Contacts POC in their activities Training for GSMC staff and POCs In addition, the jobholder will, in close cooperation with the Head of GSMC, lead the following activities The deployment of new GSMC services in response to the Galileo Programme service development milestones Onboarding and training of operators Procurement and management of GSMC support contracts providing outsourced services to enable the GSMC to meet its mission. Management of GSMC operations engineering activities including the design, development and validation of GSMC Concept of operations Management of GSMC Security Operating Procedures, internal GSMC requirements engineering processes GSMC Operations Project Management, including planning of resources and activities, reporting, communication Application procedure The position is based in the GSA Toulouse office and may imply regular travels worldwide for remote site accreditation. The above tasks and responsibilities will be conducted in English. For applications to be considered valid, candidates must submit an email to jobsgsa.europa.eu with a subject line of SURNAMENameVacancy Reference Number which contains the Agencys approved application form Download it here httpwww.gsa.europa.eugsajobopportunities. This form must be Completed in English Fully completed, pointing out the professional experience relevant to this position incl. calculation of years, months Printed, signed and clearly scanned in in one single document
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GSMC Operations Analyst and Operations Engineer
2017-07-27 18:11:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The GSA is looking to recruit and establish a reserve list of candidates with two profiles Operational Analyst and Operational Engineer. The GSMC Operations Analysts and Operations Engineer execute instructions from the GSMC Operations Manager. The main areas of responsibility for the Operations Analyst are supporting GSMC Security Monitoring and PRS Access operations by using hisher expertise and operational tools to support decision taking. Hisher tasks and responsibilities will in principle include without limitation Provide advice and expertise to current GSMC Operations, external stakeholders such as Member States and European Institutions and to Galileo Crisis Management. This will include suggesting courses of action and providing advice on the impact of various proposed options during Crisis Management of the Galileo System Analyse GSMC operational data and provide summary reporting in line with the GSMC operations reporting plan e.g. drafting weekly monthly reports Conduct studies and trend analysis in support of GSMC operations or service provision, to identify improvements or optimisations to GSMC operations and to contribute to the GSMC Service reporting Ensure the organisation of GSMC operations, including the availability of operators, coordinating the availability of infrastructure and GSMC business continuity planning The GSMC Operations Engineer manages the development and validation of GSMC operations and is responsible for the evolution of all operations and services including the introduction of new equipment. Hisher tasks and responsibilities will in principle include without limitation Manage the Operations Engineering process, including management, using DOORS, of the GSMC Operations Requirement baseline, proposing updates to ensure the implementation of new user requirements and the development of Operational Concepts and Procedures to implement these requirements Design and execution of validation campaigns to validate GSMC operations and GSMC Services Manage external reviews of GSMC operations Provision on inputs to the GSMC security accreditation based on the outcome of the validation campaigns Ensure the training of GSMC Operators in each new version of the GSMC Operations Develop and maintain training material and the GSMC Training Management Systems Both GSMC Operations Analysts and Operations Engineers will be requested to perform the following tasks Manage industrial contracts providing operations engineering support, operations support and outsourced operations, including drafting and negotiating terms of reference with industry and the management of contract execution Develop and maintain the necessary tools, databases and models which will allow them to be able to proactively provide advice and assist in planning during crisis response The GSMC Operational Analysts and Engineers will be required to be on on call duty and might be requested to work also on shift. To that extent, the necessary training will be organised by the GSA and the GSMC Operational Analyst Engineer will have to pass the relevant operational training and evaluations for both roles in order to remain qualified for the post. This is expected to be activated only during crisis periods and when additional front line operators are not available. For application procedure, eligibility conditions and selection criteria please check our job opportunity page httpswww.gsa.europa.eugsajobsopportunities
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GSMC Security Implementation Officer
2014-04-30 15:36:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The GSMC Security Implementation Officer shall contribute to ensuring the protection of EU Classified Information EUCI and crypto material at the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre GSMC UK site in compliance with the relevant legislation and Implementing Acts. Heshe shall perform tasks of registry control of EUCI and crypto materials. Heshe shall also perform tasks of site physical protection and control, which will include the daytoday service interface with the security personnel of NATS National Air Traffic Service, as the GSMC UK is located within NATS premises in Swanwick. The GSMC Security Implementation Officerwork location will be the UK site. However the job holder may be requested to go on frequent missions and have temporary detachments to other GSA premises France and Czech Republic to perform similar tasks to those in the UK. The GSMC Security Implementation Officerwill belong to the GSMC Technical team, reporting to the GSMC Technical Manager. Heshe willperform hisher duties according to the procedurestasks established by GSMC Security actors LSO, COMSEC Officer, RCO or any other actor designated by the GSMC manager, and assist them to improve such procedures. He will also have to tightly liaise with the Central Security Office in the GSA Headquarters which defines the policies and establishes instruments to ensure that the security rules are respected and the security policies are consistently applied throughout the Agency. The tasks will cover three main areas of duties in the UK GSMC Local Security Management Heshe assists on a daily basis the GSMC Local Security Officer LSO in the discharge of his responsibility regarding the handling of EU Classified Information EUCI at the GSMC UK site and compliance with relevant security legislation and instructions from relevant stakeholders. o Assuming general security responsibilities ensure that good security practices are in place at all times in the GSMC UK work with the GSMC Local Security Officer to resolve security issues o Contributing to the establishment, maintenance, and execution followup of the security procedures jointly with the parties hosting the GSMC facilities in UK NATS as well as relevant security authorities in the UK regarding The use and access policies of any security related systems of the GSMC UK e.g. Access control systems and CCTV monitoring systems, badges The use and activities of the guards whenever needed to maintain solid security environment of the GSMC UK premises. o Monitoring and reporting on security incidents and events in the GSMC UK, including infrastructure, equipment and personnel. o Monitoring the movements of security authorised personnel in consultation with the human resources unit and GSMC Local Security Officer. o Monitoring the physical security of the communications infrastructure, network assets and database infrastructure of the GSMC UK looking for signs or marks which could be understood as internal or external violation of the system. o Managing security keys and combinations has overall responsibility for ensuring the proper handling and storage of physical security keys. o Debriefing any staff prior to definitive departure from the GSMC to make clear all confidentiality rules related to the GSMC and to confirm that EUCI handled by the official has been properly stored, protected or destroyed and that it will not be taken by the official to the new post. o Contributing to security trainingawareness briefings responsible for providing regular update briefings for personnel within the GSMC UK o Contributing to maintaining the legal framework. o Promoting security awareness takes every opportunity to promote security awareness whether general, personal or EUCIrelated within the GSMC. o Monitor the implementation of any recommendations made by the European Commission Security Directorate HR.DS inspectors and security supervisors following security auditsinspections of the GSMC. EUCI Registry management heshe is responsible for the administration and upkeep of the GSMC classified document registers and for the day to day administration of classified documents. Hisher duties include the handling, sending and receiving of all classified documents. o Maintain a database of classified documents CONFIDENTIEL UE and SECRET UE and enforce the access rules to the documents maintain log books o Mark and register classified documents paper, disks, CDROMs, etc. o Assign, package, distribute, dispose of and archive classified documents as appropriate according to the Security Rules for Management of Classified Information within the GSA derived from the Rules on Security of the Commission Decision 2001844EC, ECSC, Euratom manage receipts and destruction certificates, etc. and the EC Security Notices o Periodically conduct an inventory check of classified documents and question issues on the need to maintain the classification of information and on documents which may be destroyed Organise the transfer of the Galileo classified information needed by the o GSMC to the GSMC Registry. Crypto material and registry management heshe is responsible for the management secure storage, handling, distribution and processing of all crypto material under hisher custody. o Safeguarding and control of all accountable crypto material under hisher custody o Recording all movements of cryptographic material arrivingdeparting from the GSMC UK site and submit the transportation plans for such movements for approval o Inspecting such inwardsoutwards transport packages for completeness and correctness of accounting records o Performing crypto material related operational tasks o Providing support for the generation, registration and distribution of crypto material delivered by the GSMC o Providing from time to time intersite protection keys, prepare and disseminate filldevices. General common aspects to the security areas above o Heshe shall be available for regular oncall duties outside normal working hours availability by phone with ability to come back to the site within predefined elapsed times that will be established to meet operational external requirements, e.g. to investigate security incidents o Contributing to business continuity plans of the GSMC UK in areas related to hisher responsibilities and in areas related to staff emergency evacuation or relocation to the other GSMC site o Taking part in the development and maintenance of emergency evacuation and destruction plans of EUCICrypto material o Participating in security accreditation tasks, especially auditsinspections carried out by the Galileo Security Accreditation Panel and GSA information systems, when required to do so o Providing support to classified meetings hosted in GSMC UK premises o Liaising with relevant authorities and partners o Contributing to the GSMC and GSA Risk management activities. Performing other relevant duties as required o Heshe may be designated as local Fire and safety manager andor contributor to fire immediate response teams o Heshe may be designated as health and safety central point for GSMCUK assisting GSMC, GSA and partners in fulfilling their duties in health and safety matters eg, prevention, safety documentation Performing upon request, and for predetermined periods of time, such dutiestasks similar to those regularly done in the UK also in other GSA sites. For additional information regarding the vacancy noticed and elegibility criteria, please see our websitehttpwww.gsa.europa.eugsajobopportunities Application Procedure For applications to be considered valid, candidates must submit an email to jobsgsa.europa.eu with a subject line of SURNAMENameVacancy Reference Number and which containsthe Agencys GSMC approved application form Download it here.
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GSMC Crypto Custodian
2013-02-28 12:38:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Date of Publication 26 Feb 2013 Deadline for applications 25 March 2013 by 2359 hours CET Type of Contract Temporary Agent Place of employment Brussels initially, to be relocated to StGermainenLaye FR andor Swanwick UK1. Grade AD5 Possible reserve list valid until 31.12.2014 Contract Duration 5 years Monthly basic salary2 4.349,59 Organisational Department GSMC, Technical Team Reporting To GSMC COMSEC Officer Desired Start Date June 2013 Level of security clearance3 SECRET UE,COMSEC Crypto 1 See explanations in Context section. 2Please note that salaries are adjusted based upon a correction coefficient as calculated by the Commission Currently, 01 June 2012, the weightings are 100 BE, 84,2 CZ, 116,1 FR, 134,4 UK. 3The successful candidate must hold a valid personnel security clearance at the above defined EU level or be able and willing to apply for a security clearance immediately after the contract award. The procedure for obtaining a personnel security clearance shall be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate. In case the job holder does not obtainmaintain the respective personal security clearance the contract shall be terminated. GALILEO SECURITY MONITORING CENTRE GSMC GALILEO GALILEO is the European Unions future autonomous Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS which will be interoperable with other existing GNSS systems, in particular the United States Global Positioning System GPS. The main services that have already been specified for GALILEO are the following Open Service OS shall provide position and timing signals, free of user charge. Performance will be competitive with, but complementary to, GPS to enable dual constellation usage. Public Regulated Service PRS. This service provides position and timing to specific governmentdesignated users requiring a high continuity of service. Access to this service will be controlled with encryption of the space signals and usage of approved receivers that have the signal decryption keys. Search and Rescue Services SAR. Galileo will improve the time to detection and the accuracy of location of distress beacons over the current Search and Rescue services provided by COSPASSARSAT. It will also provide an acknowledgement to the user of receipt of the distress message. It is expected that a Full Operational Capability will be ready in 2015 with a full ground infrastructure as well as enough satellites to enable autonomous positioning FOC1 while a full satellite constellation will come a few years later FOC2. Meanwhile it is expected that an Initial Operational Capability IOC will be already declared open earlier based on a partial infrastructure. GSMC The GSMC will be the hub of European GNSS security. It has the mission to provide a secure EU facility that offers a secure method for public regulated services PRS users to interact with the Galileo System Operator. This will simplify the operation of the Galileo system and provide assurance to PRS users that sensitive information relating to their use of Galileo is suitably managed and protected. The GSMC also coordinates the implementation of Joint Action instructions received from the EU SitCen Situation Centre. The operation of the GSMCs within the Galileo system is the responsibility of the GSA. It will be required to deliver the following specific missions Management of PRS access including receiver and PRS order management Command and control of operating modes affecting the security of Galileo services Galileo security monitoring including signal compliance and PRS Security Message verification Response to European GNSS crisis and security events Process management, such as the dissemination of Standard Operating Procedures SOPs Fulfil operational tasks of the Crypto Distribution Authority, including the flight key management flight Provision of European GNSS security expertise and analysis. Recruitment for the GSMC started in 2011 and shall continue with a view for the GSMC to become fully operational in 2015 with an anticipated 3040 people. The organisation is composed of three teams working under the leadership of the GSMC Manager the Operations Team, the Technical Team, and the Administrative Team. The Technical Team with an anticipated 710 people working under the leadership of the GSMC Technical Manager, its primary missions are to 1 ensure the availability for the Operations Team of a suitable technical infrastructure buildings to be provided by France and UK, and information technology assets 2 ensure appropriate security operating measures and document exchange are implemented in the centre 3 regarding cryptographic material and information, acting as the Crypto Distribution Authority CDA for the GSMCs own activities and as a centralized monitoring point related of the management thereof for all Galileo actors, and contribute to key transport in particular flight keys those going into satellites 4 contribute to other GSMC missions. Location The GSMC team is currently located in Brussels. However the GSMC building facilities and Galileo related information technology equipment shall be relocated to two sites, one in France in SaintGermainenLaye where the main operations are due to take place and one in the United Kingdom in Swanwick. The Headquarters of the GSA were relocated to Prague in Sept 2012, whereas the GSMC team was to remain temporarily in Brussels until relocation of the team to StGermainenLaye FR in September 2013. In the 20132014 period, although the place of employment will be in France, some staff members may need to work for extensive periods of time in the UK to support the UK site deployment. In 2015, some GSMC staff may be assigned a definitive location in the UK or even other GSA premises. Important note This recruitment process aims at identifying several suitable candidates for the establishment of a reserve list. From that reserve list, it is currently expected that at least one person will be recruited in 2013 and one in 2014. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The GSMC Crypto Custodian reports to the GSMC COMSEC Officer, under the supervision of the GSMC Technical Manager. He is responsible for all measures necessary to ensure the physical security of all classified crypto material within hisher command. The GSMC Crypto Custodian has responsibility for the safeguarding and control of all accountable crypto material in hisher custody Heshe will provide especially intersite protection keys, prepare and disseminate filldevices Heshe will record all movements of cryptographic material arrivingdeparting from the GSMC sites and prepare the transportation plans for such movements Heshe shall inspect such inwardsoutwards transport packages for completeness and correctness of accounting records Heshe will perform crypto material related operational tasks that are assigned to the GSMC by the Galileo Crypto Distribution AuthorityCDA Heshe may be called upon to participate to oncall duties related to hisher post or in support of other oncall duties of the GSMC Heshe shall serve as a backup for the other GSMC Crypto Custodians, and for selected tasks1 of the GSMC COMSEC officer, the GSMC Registry Control Officers, or GSMC IT Systems Building Administration Officers In hisher normal role or in such backup roles, heshe shall be available for oncall duties outside normal working hours availability by phone with ability to come back to the site within predefined elapsed times that will be established to meet operational external requirements, e.g. to investigate promptly the potential compromising of crypto material. Frequent missions and temporary detachments to the UK GSMC Site Swanwick, and occasional ones to Belgium Brussels after relocation to France and the Czech Republic Prague are foreseen for this post. In 2015, this post may be assigned a definitive location in the UK or even other GSA premises. Moreover, missions in Europe will be necessary during key generation estimated at 1 week. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS A. Eligibility criteria For your application to be considered by the Agency, you must meet the following criteria i A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is three years or more, OR ii Where justified in the interest of the service, professional training of an equivalent level. 2. In addition to the above, to possess appropriate professional experience of at least three years Ad 1i following of the award of diploma, Ad 1ii following the end of the equivalent professional training in positions relevant to the aforementioned duties 3. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union 4. Be able to serve a full 5 yearterm before reaching the retirement age of 65 5. Be entitled to his or her full rights as citizen 6. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service 7. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved2 8. Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of hisher duties and 9. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.3 B. Selection criteria If your application is eligible, you will be selected for an interview based upon the following criteria 1 Essential Qualifications and experience Very good experience relevant to the above described tasks and responsibilities Minimum of 2 years of related experience with COMSEC accounting, as crypto custodian in a national governmental agency or international organisations NATO, EU Excellent communication skills in English. 2 Desirable Qualifications and Experience Experience in the handling of classified material, including issues related to EU or national security Ability to develop and advise on COMSEC policies and procedures Completion of a Crypto custodian training in a national governmental agency or international organisations NATO, EU Knowledge of the Galileo System and PRS design Ability to work within a multinational team, ensuring smooth communication and ability to harmonize practices from such team members diverse background. 3 Behavioural competences Motivation and knowledge of EU and GSA Working with others Stress management flexibility Analysis problem solving Delivering quality and results Prioritising and organising. SELECTION PROCEDURE The selection procedure includes the following steps After registration, each application will be checked in order to verify that it meets the eligibility criteria All eligible applications will be evaluated by a Selection Committee based on the selection criteria defined in this vacancy notice The bestqualified candidates, all those who obtained the highest number of points within the evaluation, will be shortlisted for an interview. The minimum threshold is 65 of the total points. During the interview, the Selection Committee will examine each candidates profile and will assess their relevancy for this post. In order to support the evaluation via interview, shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo written tests relevant to the job content the minimum threshold for this test is 50 of the total points allocated for it and to complete part of the process in their second EU language As a result of the interviews, the Selection Committee will recommend the most suitable candidates for this post to be placed on a reserve list. This list may also be used for recruitment of a similar post depending on the Agencys needs. Inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee recruitment. The reserve list will be presented to the Appointing Authority who may decide to convene a second interview and ultimately will appoint the successful candidate to the post. Planned dates for the interview and the written test4 April 2013 1For selected tasks and given relevant training. 2Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a Police certificate confirming the candidates criminal record. 3Before a successful candidate can be appointed, she will be medically examined by a selected medical service so that the Agency will be satisfied that she fulfils the requirement of Article 28e of the Staff Regulation of Officials of the European Communities. 4 The date might be modified depending on the availability of the Selection Board members. APPLICATION PROCEDURE For applications to be considered valid, candidates must submit an email to jobs gsa.europa.euwith a subject line of SURNAMENameVacancyReference Number and which contains the Agencys approved application form Download it here httpwww.gsa.europa.eugodocumentapplicationform This form must be Completed in English Fully completed, pointing out the professional experience relevant to this position incl. calculation of years, months Printed, signed and clearly scanned in Named as follows SURNAMENameVacancyRef.number e.g. SPENCERMarcGSA.2012.549 In Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat pdf format. The application shall be accompanied by a scanned ID card andor passport, and a copy of a diploma giving access to the gradefunction group bearing a date of issue. The application will be rejected if it is not duly completed, if it is not signed by hand or if it is not provided in the prescribed format. Supporting documents showing evidence of the information given in the application will be requested at a later stage. Do not, however, send any supporting documentation with your application until the Agency requests so. No documents will be sent back to candidates. Applications must be sent to jobs gsa.europa.eu and received by the deadline listed on page 01 of this vacancy notice at the latest, clearly indicating the vacancy reference number in the subject line. Candidates are reminded not to wait until the final days before the closing date of applications submissions. The Agency cannot be held responsible for any lastminute malfunction due to any overflow of the mailbox.