About ENTSO-E
ENTSO-E is the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. We coordinate the cross-border system operations, system development and electricity market activities of the 40 electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) which cover 36 countries. The ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels provides support on technical, market and policy developments for all European TSOs in their cooperation with each other, in their joint fulfilment of their legal mandates, and in the intensive interactions with EU decision-makers, regulatory agencies, associations representing network users and other stakeholders.
If you are interested in having an active role in the energy transition, you should consider joining ENTSO-E. We are a dynamic European association working on important and exciting projects of the electricity sector with the commitment to support the efforts towards a carbon-neutral power system. At ENTSO-E, you will contribute to building the world’s largest integrated electricity market – impacting not only those in the energy sector but also Europe’s overall economy, today and in the future!
Job description
We are looking for a highly professional and skilled Information Security (Senior) Specialist, passionate about the European electricity market and the energy transition. Do you have integrity and skill to engender trust with excellent interpersonal skills? Are you ready to interact at the highest level within an international and future thinking organisation? If yes, ENTSO-E is the right place for you.
The common Grid Model Business process requires a significant data exchange amongst all ENTSO-E members. The IT data exchange system is called the Operational Planning Data Exchange Platform [OPDE] and is fully in scope of the deliveries of the Common Grid Model Programme.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work to support a good work-life balance. You will work within the OPDE Service Delivery team. You will be managing all security related activities for the software development and service coordination in scope of the OPDE. This role will expand in the future into further business areas beyond OPDE.
As owner of the OPDE, ENTSO-E is in charge of the software design, development and delivery as well as the overall coordination of the operation of the OPDE services. All parties involved in the data exchanges as well as ENTSO-E as coordinator and software factor are bound to a set of security controls to ensure the overall information security of the data and systems.
Possible International travels within Europe (e.g., 1-2 days per month) will be required to meet the community.
Your responsibilities
You will work in the ENTSO Secreteriat in Brussels in the ICT Solutions section. Responsbilities may be subject to change depending on the evolution of the priorities and projects.
- Maintain and continuously improve the OPDE specific security policies.
- Manage the OPDE related security risks in the context of ENTSO-E’s software development and coordination activities, work with product owners and software development teams on managing identified risks.
- Lead, organize and follow-up on non-functional security testing (code scanning, penetration testing, threat modelling)
- Support the Test Manager to define functional Security test cases.
- Organise and perform security trainings for the teams.
- Organise and lead the yearly security auditing campaign, organize follow-up as part of risk management process.
- Support the OPDE architecture design activities with security related knowledge.
- Act as single point of contact for the external Security Centre for OPDE
- Advise and coordinate the external activities of the Security Centre in charge of the overall parties’ compliance and risks management.
- Represent OPDE in security related forums on association level.
- Support activities of ENTSO-E’s digital section beyond OPDE to increase organizational maturity in terms of information security.
Your profile
We are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities:
- At least 7-10 years of experience in IT and Cybersecurity domains.
- Preferably graduate or diploma in IT (information technology)/OT (operational technology) related field.
- CISSP certified or equivalent experience. Experience on implementing and monitoring Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
- Attention to detail is indispensable, yet business attitude and results driven.
- Supporting the team as a self-organized and independently working member.
- Strong Knowledge of the Information Security Standards (ISO27001, ISO27002).
- Knowledge of the Information Security technologies (Crypto, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, Access Control Models, GPOs, Authentication/Identification…).
- Excellent project management skills.
- Experience in the in the energy industry is preferable.
- Familiar with Issue tracking systems as JIRA and Content Management Systems like SharePoint / ShareFile.
- Excellent writing, oral communication, and collaboration skills in English.
- Ability to quickly familiarize with new products/technologies/concepts.
- Committed, able to work against tight deadlines.
- An interest in European energy policy and European institutions is necessary.
- Motivation to work within a multinational and multicultural professional environment.
Our offer
Our people are truly at the heart of our association. You will be part of a multinational and multi-cultural environment, with colleagues from over 30 different nationalities. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce which allows us to create an environment where we learn from each other and develop together. We strongly believe in continuous learning and offer a broad range of training and development opportunities to our employees. We are a hybrid workplace and offer a maximum of flexibility enabling to have a good balance between remote working (from Belgium) and engaging physically with colleagues.
We offer market competitive compensation and an extensive benefit package, with excellent insurance coverage for you and direct family members (such as hospitalization, supplemental medical plan). You will benefit from group insurance and travel insurance. You will have the opportunity to participate in a Flexible Benefits Plan to choose for those benefits that create the best value for you.
Additionally, we offer employees from our TSO Members the chance to apply for secondment opportunities, further enriching your experience and expanding your horizons.
Interested?
Please submit your application no later than 29th of April consisting of a curriculum vitae and a motivational letter on the ENTSO-E career site. Replies will be handled in strictest confidence.
Due to the nature of the position a vetting procedure will be required for this role. Furthermore, an assessment could be performed by an external company.
ENTSO-E is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or political beliefs.