The incumbent will support the delivery of EAGLE-neXt, a satellite-based QKD system intended to provide end-to-end unclassified key distribution services worldwide.
Be responsible, as a senior engineer in compliance and certification and as a work package lead, for the execution of assigned technical activities within inter-company or consortium projects and services for external and internal customers.
Supporting Quantum Key Distribution related standardisation and interoperability activities through engagement with potential partners, competitors and standardisation bodies, such as IEEE QKD groups
Identifying system requirements through the review of security standards, such as ISO/IEC 2700x and SOC 2
Analyzing regulatory trends affecting customer industries in relation to quantum resilience
Preparing and coordinating certification activities for developed technologies and for the operation of quantum-safe solutions
Leading assigned work packages, including planning, coordination, follow-up of actions, and reporting of progress, risks and issues
Coach and mentor younger engineers in their domain of expertise.

Master's Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a closely related discipline
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience across network security, system security, application security, security architecture and technology standardization
Experience in compliance program development
Policy creation and implementation
Communication on policies and procedures
Common Criteria certification process
Expertise in Optical communications for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) networks, Cryptography, Key Management Systems, Industry-related security standards (e.g. finance, health, EU institutions), ISO/IEC 2700x-related certifications, CISM, CISA, CISSP certification are a plus
Fluency in English; proficiency in an additional EU-27 language is considered an asset
Eligibility for ESA, EU, and NATO SECRET security clearances is required

Senior Engineer, Quantum Secure Networks, Compliance – Certification

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