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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer - Cybersecurity - IRIS2 - **Company:** HISPASAT S.A. - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, User Authentication, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Key Management, Security Information and Event Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Wireless Networks, Malware, OSS/BSS, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eurojobs.com/jobs/26108157/apply ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering or a related field. * At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering activities or secure encryption, preferably in the satellite-communications domain. * Proven experience working with institutional customers or national governmental institutions, particularly in security risk management, security threats and incidents, security vulnerabilities and malware analysis. * Sound knowledge of security technologies, including encryption, secure Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting, Key Management Facilities, Security Information and Event Management, and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response. * Sound knowledge of ISO/IEC 27000-series security standards and ECSS. * Security-engineering experience in programmes covering flight and ground infrastructure, including on-board cryptographic units, secure SIMs, TM/TC encryption, satellite control centres, IT and data centres, 5G systems, OSS/BSS and terrestrial fixed and mobile networks. * Knowledge of space security standards, particularly ECSS and CCSDS. * Experience working with European institutions, including EUSPA, the European Commission and ESA, or equivalent organisations, in secure environments for European space projects. * Experience working within the European regulatory environment for cybersecurity and accreditation is considered an asset. * Nationality of an EU Member State and willingness to undergo an EU Secret clearance process. * Possession of an EU security clearance is considered an asset. * Fluency in English, both written and spoken; any other European language is considered an asset. ## Description Hispasat, as part of the SpaceRISE consortium, is responsible for the technical implementation and ensuring the success of the IRIS² project, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite communications. This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states. To be part of this project, we are looking for Security Engineer - Cybersecurity. The responsibilities of the position are as follows: Responsibilities * Review functional and contractual documentation related to flight and ground architectural diagrams, requirement lists and Statements of Work. * Analyse documentation from cybersecurity and information-protection perspectives, identify relevant requirements and contribute to its finalisation as appropriate. * Tailor general security requirements and flow them down to interfaces and subsystems. * Design, analyse and perform trade-offs on security architecture choices, with a focus on encryption technologies, Key Management Facilities and key distribution, together with their procurement and deployment, pursuing cost- and time-efficient accreditation. * Support the project team on security requirement-compliance analysis, implications for infrastructure implementation, identification of security flaws and vulnerabilities, and verification and validation activities. * Follow system integration, testing, verification and validation, assess compliance with security requirements and propose treatment plans. * Analyse the exploitability and impact of vulnerabilities and propose appropriate mitigations and countermeasures. * Conduct authorised hands-on penetration tests to identify security flaws. * Support cybersecurity audits and the regular security upgrades required for the system. * Support the development and maintenance of technical documents, including the Security Management Plan, end-to-end space-system security architecture, security design and corresponding security requirements. * Review, analyse and update security documentation together with the project team and external stakeholders. * Contribute to the specification and review of implementation plans for operational sites from cybersecurity and information-protection perspectives. * Participate in the follow-up of the procurement and implementation of industrial contracts, technology developments, laboratory tools and equipment. * Foster new security application areas for multidisciplinary activities, emphasising innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures in collaboration with European New Space companies. * Own or contribute to the preparation and closure of institutional contract milestone reviews, including ESA and European Commission reviews. * Report to the Programme Manager. ## Related Videos - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Training Bots on Deliveroo Data, Alexa Can Swear and Mushroom Electronics - Julia Kordick](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1839-training-bots-on-deliveroo-data-alexa-can-swear-and-mushroom-electronics-julia-kordick) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Full Spectrum File Uploads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/870-full-spectrum-file-uploads) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)