Digital Security Specialist

We are looking to fill one position and create a reserve list of candidates for future positions within the Digital Security Services Division in the Directorate General Information Systems. Comprising over 40 IT security professionals, the Division provides security governance, assurance, engineering and operational services to protect the European Central Bank (ECB) against cyber threats.

• The current vacancy is in the Security Operations Centre team, where you will work on technologies to support the collection, processing, automation and analysis of security log files from a broad range of source systems.
• Additionally, we intend to establish a reserve list for positions within the Digital Security Services Division to fill current and future vacancies. The first anticipated opening will belong to the Security Testing team and involve coordinating and supervising security testing activities, ensuring that tests are properly planned, executed, and documented in an organised and efficient manner.
• As a Digital Security Specialist in the Security Operations Centre team, you will:
• contribute to the day-to-day operations of the security function, focusing on monitoring, detection and response activities;
• support, maintain and improve technologies for the collection, automation and analysis of security log files from diverse source systems;
• enhance security monitoring, alert and incident response capabilities, driving efficiency through automation.
• As a Digital Security Specialist in the Security Testing team, you would:
• coordinate and oversee security testing activities in collaboration with in-house experts and external service providers;
• guide the planning, execution and reporting of security tests to ensure quality and consistency;
• apply your knowledge of architecture, risk management, penetration testing and red-teaming to strengthen security testing at the ECB.
• For these roles we are seeking candidates who demonstrate the potential for growth, and we will support the selected candidates in their development of the required skills.

• Essential:
• a bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems or another relevant field (see How you can join us for details on degree equivalences);
• in addition to the above, a minimum of two years' technical experience in the field of digital security;
• strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• practical experience in the field of cybersecurity;
• an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Desired:
• experience in security operations and testing, including automation, incident response and vulnerability assessments;
• strong coordination and communication skills, including in interactions with internal and external stakeholders;
• proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell) and managing public cloud platforms.
• You engage collaboratively with others. You pursue team goals and learn willingly from other people's diverse perspectives. You signal any need for change by explaining it and proposing alternative solutions. You analyse complex information effectively and can evaluate different views to arrive at solutions. You know and anticipate stakeholder needs.
• You are motivated to contribute to the ECB's mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are aware of your strengths and areas for development and know what motivates you to perform at your highest level.